Life Drawing

Southside is hosting another life drawing session on Tuesday 10 November, with local artist Tom Humby guiding the night. It's an untutored workshop, which is a polite way of saying you don't need to know what you're doing to turn up. The whole point is that it's open to all abilities, so whether you've spent years sketching or you've never even held a charcoal stick, you're in the right place.

That's the thing that puts people off about life drawing — the idea that you need some hidden talent to fit in. But these are run in a relaxed, friendly environment, and the sessions are untutored, meaning there's no one hovering over your shoulder correcting your lines. You just draw what you see. The poses vary from two to fifteen minutes, so you'll get a mix of quick, gestural sketches and longer, more detailed studies. All the art supplies are provided on the night, so you don't even need to bring your own kit.

It's not a silent studio, either. There's music playing and a bar serving snacks and drinks, so it feels more like a social night out than a formal class. One visitor who'd never been to a life drawing event before said he could not draw and found it a gentle, fun and artistic night where you need zero skills, just a zest to try something different. That's a good summary of the vibe: low pressure, easygoing, and more about the process than the finished piece.

Southside runs these in collaboration with Tom Humby as part of their wider arts and community offering. The venue is near Lincoln's South Common and describes itself as a place that celebrates the city's southern community and supports emerging local talent. Doors open at 18:30, and the session runs from 19:00 to 21:00. Tickets are £9 general and £7 concession if you book online, or £10 general and £8 concession if you pay at the bar on the night.