QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda

Join Queenstown Arts Society and Kasia Hebda in 2026 for 24 sessions of Life Drawing. You can book and pay as  you go. No experience necessary – beginners are welcome.

Practicing observational drawing  is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but, with consistent practice, fosters a deep comprehension of composition, form, and balance in our artistic pursuits.

Life drawing enhances spatial imagination, accelerates your drawing process, and refines decision-making skills. Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist, Kasia Hebda, will be an  invaluable addition to any creative practice.

Please bring your sketchbook and  preferred dry materials.

Supported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme.

2026 life drawing term dates still to come are as follows:

• Term 3 – 5 August, 12 August, 19 August*, 26 August; 2 September, 9 September, 16 September, 23 September‍
• Term 4 – 14 October**, 21 October,  28 October*; 4 November, 11 November, 18 November, 25 November; 2 December

*Classes on 13 May,  19 August and 28 October are free of charge.  Limited to one spot per person – reserve your spot prior.

**Class on 14th  October will take place in Mahi Tahi, instead of Puāwai – limited seats available.

‍Recommended materials:‍

• A4-A2 sketchbook, visual diary or digital tablet
• Pencils, coloured pencils, oil pastels, conte and graphite  sticks, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)
• Erasers (kneadable or soft)
• Bulldog clips

Drawing room etiquette and model  protocol:

• No smartphones, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.
• Students are expected to arrive on time, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – doors close and we start  drawing 6 pm sharp.‍
• If a life model is working, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.
• Models will have preference over room temperature.
• Students must be conscious of the model’s personal space and not approach the model without permission.
• The privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.
• We have limited amount of easels on site, please arrive early to set up.
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Learners under 18:

• Please note that these classes  have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class.
• If you are a learner under 18,  please ask your parent or guardian to send a permission email to us at hello@queenstownartsociety.co.nz