Shibari Life Drawing
An immersive shibari life drawing experience exploring sensuality, vulnerability, and the sculptural interplay of body and rope.
Guided by artist Gabi Kuz, participants will be invited into intuitive life drawing to explore the beauty of the human form and the art of rope. Through gentle guidance and creative prompts, we slow down, soften the analytical mind, and draw from presence rather than perfection.
Live models Kailey Baxstrome and Sam Petrin will move through a series of intimate poses and rope compositions, including moments of shibari — the Japanese art of rope. The tying process itself becomes part of the artistic experience, revealing evolving lines, tension, power, and vulnerability within the body.
Participants are invited to observe deeply and capture the shifting relationship between form, movement, rope, and human expression.
This is a space to witness, create, and reconnect with your creative aliveness.
No drawing experience is required.
You May Experience:
A welcoming and relaxed creative atmosphere
Guided intuitive life drawing prompts
Live models moving through intimate and sculptural poses
Moments of shibari rope tying as part of the artistic composition
Opportunities to explore gesture drawing and longer poses
A chance to reconnect with your creative flow and observation skills
WHAT TO BRING?
Curiosity
Water bottle
Bring your preferred drawing materials, such as sketchbooks, pencils, erasers, charcoal, or ink pens. Although we do provide guests with all of these, we have a limited amount, so it's a good idea to pack a range of supplies, allowing you to experiment with different techniques and styles. We always provide paper and drawing boards.
CANCELLATION POLICY
We do not accept any cancellations, but we do provide a credit that can be used at a later date. For exchanges please reach out to us directly via email at drawaroundvancouver@gmail.com to initiate the switch.
Wheelchair access is possible.
