Safety First
Clear boundaries, mutual respect and professionalism protect everyone in the room — models and artists alike.
Our Story
North East Life Art Project began with one simple belief: that everyone deserves a safe, creative space to draw, to be drawn, and to express themselves freely.
How It Started
Building a Home for Life Drawing in the North East
What started as a small gathering of artists in a borrowed room has grown into one of the region's most loved creative communities.
We saw that life drawing could feel intimidating, exclusive, or hard to find — so we set out to change that. We built sessions that put people first: no cliques, no snobbery, no pressure. Just a professional model, good materials, and a warm room full of people who love to draw.
Today, we run regular life drawing sessions at venues across the North East, alongside our flagship Bare to Bloom course for anyone who wants to become a life model. And we're still growing.
Mission & Values
What We Stand For
Everything we do is guided by a commitment to safety, inclusion and the simple joy of making art together.
Radical Inclusion
Every body, every background and every ability is celebrated here. Art belongs to everyone.
Creative Wellbeing
Drawing is good for the soul. Our sessions are as much about connection and calm as they are about technique.
Meet the Team
Your Facilitators
A small, passionate team of artists, tutors and models who make every session what it is.
Natalie
Founder & Lead Facilitator
The heart of the project. Natalie hosts sessions with warmth and energy, and leads the Bare to Bloom course.
Our Models
Professional Life Models
Experienced, respected models who bring confidence and creativity to every pose — the heart of each session.
Become Part of the Story
Join our community of artists and see for yourself why people keep coming back.