Welcome to Basic Inquiry

The Vancouver Life Drawing Society is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization focusing on providing high quality life drawing sessions, gallery shows, and educational opportunities to its members. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to seasoned artists!

Attend a Session

Book a life drawing session
through our booking program, Robostrar

DaySessionDescription
Monday Evening
6 pm – 9 pm
Regular drawing session1, 2, 5 & 10 minute warm ups, three ½ hour poses.
Tuesday Morning
10 am – 1 pm
Regular drawing session1, 2, 5 & 10 minute warm ups, three ½ hour poses.
Wednesday Evening
7 pm – 10 pm
Gestures2-5 minute poses.
Thursday Morning
10 am – 1 pm
Regular drawing sessionA changing variety of short and medium gestures, followed by several longer poses.
Thursday Evening
7 pm – 10 pm
Regular drawing session1, 2, 5, & 10 minute warm ups, three ½ hour poses.
Friday Evening
7 pm – 10 pm
Long-pose/Multiday sessionSame pose for three hours. When the same model is scheduled for two consecutive Fridays, the same pose will appear on both, creating a six-hour painting opportunity.
Saturday Morning
10 am – 1 pm
Regular drawing session1, 2, 5, & 10 minute warm ups, then several longer poses.
Sunday Morning
10 am – 1 pm
Long-pose Session30 minutes of warm-ups followed by a single two-hour pose.
Sunday Afternoon
2 pm – 5 pm
Gestures1/2, 1, 2 and 5 minute poses for three hours.