The Divine Dark Feminine ✯ Life Drawing Performance

Studio Maverik X Merivale Studios — dip into the divinely dark feminine ✦ immerse yourself in a themed life drawing experience ✯

Join Studio Maverik and Merivale Studios for an immersive themed life drawing session exploring the world of The Divine Dark Feminine ✯

Coming together on Friday the 13th, join the collaborating Meanjin Studios for an evening of ritualistic feminine delight — featuring performance and costumed life modelling. Honour the divine feminine in your sketches and immerse yourself in the world of darkness and rebirth.

What to Expect

Observe a life model and performance artist embodying the divine dark feminine —performing narratives of ritual, death & rebirth. Expect mystic world-building and atmospheric soundscapes that engage all the senses.

Significance of Friday the 13th

At its origins, Friday the 13th was considered a powerful day for celebrating feminine energy, death and rebirth. Many individuals now see Friday the 13th as an opportunity to reconnect with the divine feminine, celebrate femininity in all its forms, and honour the cycles of nature. Rituals, gatherings and ceremonies on this day often involve meditation, dance and various forms of self-expression that acknowledge the creative and intuitive energies associated with the sacred feminine.

Create Your Own Illustrations

Narrative and fantasy have long inspired art throughout the ages. In this session, create your own sketches inspired by the performance in front of your eyes. We will provide all basic materials and no drawing experience is required ~ it's all about experimentation, creative expression and being in the moment. You are most welcome to bring along your own drawing materials if you wish to explore specific materials or styles.

Class Details

This life drawing experience is perfect for those with creative curiosity within them ~ whether you are a total beginner at drawing or an avid artist, we would love to have you. This session makes for a delightfully unique date idea, an evening with your pals or an amazing self-date (we are all very friendly!).

Held at the incredible Art Studio — Merivale Studios: 29 Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101.

• Basic drawing materials provided (BYO advanced materials if you'd like)

• Poses will range from 5 minutes to 10 minute studies

• BYO sips including alcohol

• Self-guided class

• Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in

ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS + PEOPLE WELCOME

Please note that a 'life model' denotes a nude or semi-nude model.

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Cancellation policy

We have a strict cancellation policy that requires you to request a refund more than 24 hours before an event. You can request a refund via your appointment email to open up the spot for another drawer at least 1 day beforehand. We cannot swap your ticket for another date.

For full event details + T&Cs, check out our website.

Further class details

• Please keep your phone away while the model is posing, but you're welcome to use it during the break.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible, however the bathroom is not accessible by wheelchair. Please reach out with any questions about accessibility.

• If you chose to work with wet mediums such as ink or paint we require you to come prepared with a floor cover, cleaning materials (such as a rag) and to take responsibility to prevent spillage/clean up any mess. Thank you for your understanding.

ABOUT STUDIO MAVERIK

Studio Maverik is a community-focused and inclusive art studio in Meanjin Brisbane. We facilitate life drawing classes, visual art workshops, makers markets and other creative events. Run by two local artists, Rhianna & Frances, Studio Maverik is all about fostering connections and enjoyment within the local creative scene. All people are welcome and encouraged to attend our events!

ABOUT MERIVALE STUDIOS

MERIVALE STUDIOS is Meanjin Brisbane’s latest atelier art studio; home to 16 of the city’s top painters, illustrators, muralists, designers and working artists. Located in the heart of South Brisbane’s bustling Fish Lane arts precinct, the studios offer premium spaces and incubator opportunities for artist residencies, events & partnerships.

We acknowledge the Turrbal and Jagera people as the traditional owners of the land on which we will meet and create. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.