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It was during my student days when I was working seven days a week between various boutiques.

This was not at all compulsory, but in a bid to flesh out this story I put my hand up.īelieve or not, I actually once had a (very short-lived) stint as an art model. For a minute I actually felt more self-conscious about my messy scribbles than the fact I was completely topless, but there was something about the openness and the newfound camaraderie in the classroom that made me let go of these insecurities too.Īfter our lesson, Rosie acting as the model, we were invited to take to the stage and pose, either alone or in groups, for 2-10 minutes at a time. We went on to learn some basic drawing skills from Kate, an experienced figurative artist and teacher who really knows her stuff.

Nude models art class teenagers full#

However, as soon as everyone had disrobed to the level they were comfortable with (some people opted for full nudity whereas some stayed in their complete outfits) any tension within myself or the room vanished. I will say I was very nervous to do this, more so in being there alone. The class started with a breathing exercise, an affirmation and then the invitation to strip! The first two exercises meant most of the awkwardness or nervousness from the space was lifted, then the taking off our clothes got rid of the rest. Watch: Here's how feelings of joy affect your body physically. Before you ask, we were curtained off in a totally private VIP section of sorts complete with our own cocktail waiter, all whilst the bustling bar still operated in the main area of the venue. The room quickly filled up with a mixture of punters (Magnolia's invites all female and femme-identifying people to take part). The mood of the venue was like a Sydney speakeasy: dark, plush and glamorous, a perfect backdrop for posing. It seemed a perfect opportunity to re-enter the Sydney sphere, break down my own body taboos, hone my artistic skills and possibly even make new friends. And I have one good friend, Rosie, an art model, burlesque star and support worker, who runs a monthly 'clothing optional' art class, along with her friend, artist and art teacher, Kate, of Bare Naked Studios.Īs I am back in Sydney, I jumped at the chance to buy a ticket to her latest Magnolia's Art Class, hosted at Dulcie's in Kings Cross. I have friends who sell food for a living, others who make perfume, some who design clothes, paint houses, plan parties. I love supporting my friend's small businesses and am constantly amazed at what my peers are capable of.