Modelling Application
If you are interested in modelling for our group please get in touch! Experience is helpful but not essential (most of our models had never done it before and have gone on to model for us for many years and for other groups too!). We are extremely interested in finding more black or Asian models and also heavily overweight models. Slim models are welcome too, in fact all body types are! Training is offered to all newbies - choose between a quick chat before you start to bring you up to speed, or a free training session in the organiser's art studio in Bolton.
All ages welcome (18+).
Details
We have over twenty models on our books for our life drawing sessions but we're always happy to discover interesting new models to replace the spaces left by models who drift away.
Previous experience of life modelling is helpful but not essential. If you have no experience then please say so. We'd rather give you full guidance to make your debut incredible, than the group be disappointed that your abilities didn't match your claims. Furthermore, we try and book newbies in a little more frequently at first to build on their experience and confidence.
Applicants are welcome to drop in on a Friday afternoon to see another model at work (please book!)
Etiquette
Dressing between poses - Models should bring a robe to wear between poses and sit on the robe for seated or reclining poses.
Long hair - Wear it up so it doesn't hide your neck, shoulders or back.
Modesty - You are free to pose how you like, so be creative. Our artists aren't offended by labia or willies but no erections please!
Pubic hair - Whatever makes you feel most comfortable and confident, wither that's natural, trimmed or shaven.
Tattoos - They can hide muscle tone etc, but they can also add additional interest so don't worry if you have them.
Periods - If your monthly cycle is heavy or uncomfortable you may wish to reschedule your bookings around them. Otherwise you're fine to adjust your poses accordingly, or hide the string or wear briefs or bikini bottoms etc.
Where to look? - Avoid looking at the artists while they are drawing you as this may intimidate them. Instead, focus your eyes at ground level such as a table leg or pattern on the floor.
Any other questions? - For any other concerns, please message me!
Rate of pay
We pay £50 per session
(4 x 25min poses)
Training sessions
To give you a head start, we can arrange a free training session to boost your confidence. Training sessions are one-to-one and can be arranged at the organiser's art studio: Studio R2, Falcon Mill Artist Studios in Bolton, or at a location of your choice. Chaperones are welcome.
There are two training sessions to choose from, Starter and StarterPlus.
The Starter training session is focused on the etiquette of life modelling and how to choose the right poses. You will be guided into various poses and taught how simple adjustments can make the pose more interesting for artists or more comfortable for you.
The StarterPlus training session contains all of the training given in Starter plus some one on one life modelling experience added in to learn about your own body's strengths or weaknesses.
For Starter and StarterPlus training sessions, men can wear shorts or be nude. Women can wear a bikini, briefs or be nude.
All training sessions are free and available from 10am Monday to Thursday. Booking required.
Auditions
Experienced models are welcome to demonstrate their skills at the organiser's art studio: Studio R2, Falcon Mill Artist Studios in Bolton or at a location of your choice, using the same 25 minute pose format used by Preston Life Drawing Group. An audition does not guarantee you a booking but will certainly help if you can bring something positive to the session.
Auditions are available from 10am Monday to Thursday. Booking required.
Art Shares
If you want to build up your experience we can arrange an Art Share. You pose for the organiser in his art studio and receive half of the artwork created for free as payment. This is an excellent way to build your portfolio and try out new poses.
Art Shares are held at Studio R2, Falcon Mill Artist Studios in Bolton or at a location of your choice. Available from 10am Monday to Thursday. Booking required.
Disclaimer
We respect our models by paying them well and ensuring that they are warm enough and as comfortable as a pose will allow. As such we receive a large number of model applications and it's not always possible to respond to every applicant individually. Additionally, during busy times of the year we may not have the availability of time to book in every requested training session. Just as with any job application, filling out a form does not automatically entitle an applicant to paid work. We have to find the balance of keeping our artists happy with lots of new models whilst also giving our established models frequent bookings.
We DO NOT forward our models' contact details to any other life classes or individuals.