The female and male models are professionals who usually pose unclothed. For some sessions the model will be partially draped or in costume.

SEPT. 2020

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS

Due to the ongoing COVID pandemic and the ability to social distance properly, Suite E will not be resuming sessions in the fall.

NOTICE

AS OF

MARCH 17, 2020

ALL SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 CONCERNS.

SESSIONS:

The group will alternate the session type, multiple Short poses, Long Poses and a Sustained pose. 4 Minute model breaks between poses and a 10 minute break is scheduled for around 8:00 p.m. regardless of the pose of the night.

1. Short Pose Session:

The session starts with:

5 one minute poses; 

5 two minute poses;

2 Five minute poses;

1 ten minute pose and

1 fifteen minute pose.

Then 20 minute poses for the remainder of the evening with scheduled  breaks for the model.

2. Long Pose Session:

5 One minute poses;

Approx 26 minute poses for the remainder of the night with scheduled breaks for the model. After each 26 minute pose a new pose will be taken.

3. Sustained Pose:

5 One minutes poses

The remainder of the evening is the SAME POSE with scheduled breaks for the model.

Many members bring paints or other mediums. Any medium is acceptable, however only odourless solvent if solvent is required. A limited number of easels are available and attendees are encouraged to bring their own.

Occasionally we will deliberately schedule the same model for the Long session poses and the Sustained pose the following week.

SESSION FEES:

STARTING OCT.2 2019/2020

$13.00 drop in fee per session for DROP INS (non members)

 $8.50 per session for MEMBERS ONLY

$10.00 per session for High School STUDENTS over the age of 16 and attending senior secondary school IF they bring their student card and a signed parental consent form.

MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE $35.00 FOR THE DRAWING YEAR.

Sessions are held from early October to early December and from early January to late May. No sessions are held in the summer. An annual general meeting is held in early June.

Down loads:
Membership form
Underage permission form

SEE THE MODEL SCHEDULE

MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO:

1. Reduced session fee of $8.50 
2. Participation in a Suite E annual show if scheduled (minimum attendance criteria required);
3. An opportunity to display artwork on the myartclub.com Suite E site;
4. A vote in the election of the group’s Board of Directors;
5. An ability to seek an election position on the Board of Directors

All attendees are required to check in and pay at the beginning of each session.

EXACT CHANGE IS REQUIRED PLEASE.

Sessions start PROMPTLY at 6:30 p.m. and the door will be locked while the model is posing. If you arrive late, knock and wait for someone to open it for you.

• Arrive 10 – 15 minutes early and get set up prior to the session starting to avoid excessive noise. EVERGREEN DOES NOT OPEN THE DOORS UNTIL 6:15 pm. We only have the 15 minutes to set up prior to our start time of 6:30 pm.
• Sessions end at 9:15 p.m. and everyone must be packed up and gone by 9:30 p.m.
• No cell phones. Set this time aside for your enjoyment of drawing.

Note: We realize most of us carry them. However, they must be turned off and put away. If you are waiting for an important phone call, set your phone to vibrate, and quietly leave the room before answering.

• Absolutely NO PHOTOS
• Atmosphere must be conductive to drawing. No talking except during breaks.
• Bring your own drawing/painting supplies. Easels, pencil sharpener and chairs will be available for use.
• No instruction is given. You must be self directed.

 OUR FEE STRUCTURE:

$13.00 for drop Ins. per session (non members)

$35.00 for yearly membership  (we do not pro rate).

$8.50 per session for those that have purchased a  yearly membership.

$10.00 for high school students over the age of 16 and attending senior secondary school BRING YOUR STUDENT ID CARD.  We will required a signed parental consent.

Please try to bring exact change.

Our fee structure can also be found under Membership Guidelines on this site along with Parental Consent forms and Membership forms that can be downloaded.

Date

Model

Pose

As of March 17, 2020, there will be no further drawing sessions held this year.

SUITE E LIFE DRAWING SOCIETY

HAS MADE THE DECISION

TO CANCELL ALL REMAINING

2020 SESSIONS DUE TO

THE COVID-19 CONCERNS.

Several members have their own websites and blogs. Please visit their sites to view more of their works.

• Sue Cowan
• Adrienne Peacock
• Myda Schmidt
• Christine Yurchuk

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Art-Atlas The International Art Directory
Artists in Canada A national directory of links to artists, galleries and art resources in Canada
Artists in the Park The City of Port Moody's Artists in the Park program
Arts and Crafts, Hobby and Oil Painting Techniques and Lessons Provides free oil painting lessons and tips for people to pick up a new hobby in art

Port Moody Art Association - Local community arts group.