Life Drawing Session with a Gentle Movement Meditation
Step into a soulful Sydney studio for a curated life drawing experience combined with a gentle movement meditation. All levels welcome.
This session includes:
- 40-min movement meditation led by Callum James Mooney.
- 2-hour untutored life drawing session in a relaxed and ambient setting.
- Bring your preferred materials, or use our basic art supplies.
- Barista coffee/tea included.
About the session:
The Figure Room welcomes special guest Callum James Mooney from Move With Flow, combining guided movement meditation with life drawing as a practice of mindfulness and self-care.
The session begins with a 40-min movement meditation, focusing on opening the body, syncing breath with movement, and calming the nervous system. The practice then flows into a 2-hour life drawing session, where artists observe Callum’s fluid, shape-driven poses and draw from a place of ease and presence.
Based in Sydney CBD, The Figure Room invites all artists, from beginners to students to experienced artists, to join this unique life drawing session.
What to bring:
Just bring yourselves and a bottle of water. Materials for life drawing are provided so you can dive right in, but feel free to bring your favourite materials. Unfortunately, oil paints and solvents are not permitted due to safety requirements.
Limited spots available.
Step into a soulful Sydney studio for a curated life drawing experience combined with a gentle movement meditation. All levels welcome.
This session includes:
- 40-min movement meditation led by Callum James Mooney.
- 2-hour untutored life drawing session in a relaxed and ambient setting.
- Bring your preferred materials, or use our basic art supplies.
- Barista coffee/tea included.
About the session:
The Figure Room welcomes special guest Callum James Mooney from Move With Flow, combining guided movement meditation with life drawing as a practice of mindfulness and self-care.
The session begins with a 40-min movement meditation, focusing on opening the body, syncing breath with movement, and calming the nervous system. The practice then flows into a 2-hour life drawing session, where artists observe Callum’s fluid, shape-driven poses and draw from a place of ease and presence.
Based in Sydney CBD, The Figure Room invites all artists, from beginners to students to experienced artists, to join this unique life drawing session.
What to bring:
Just bring yourselves and a bottle of water. Materials for life drawing are provided so you can dive right in, but feel free to bring your favourite materials. Unfortunately, oil paints and solvents are not permitted due to safety requirements.
Limited spots available.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 10:15 AM
Refund Policy
Location
City of Sydney Creative Studios
119 Bathurst Street
Level 7 Sydney, NSW 2000
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Gentle Movement Meditation
Callum Mooney is an experienced yoga and dance teacher with over 15 years of movement teaching experience. Callum began MOVE WITH FLOW in 2022 to offer accessible movement classes for the purpose of blending yoga, dance and meditation into the same class. Callum has taught dance and yoga all over Australia, Asia and Europe. As a performer, he has worked for many Australian dance companies, including Chunky Move, Dancenorth and Legs on the Wall.
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Untutored Life Drawing
The Figure Room is more than just life drawing. It is a space to slow down, be present, and connect with the art of seeing. We welcome artists, students, and curious minds who want to explore the human form in a setting that feels grounded and inspiring. The room carries a calm, moody atmosphere, softened by ambient lighting, layered with music, and enriched with visual projections and thoughtful details. Our untutored sessions invite you to observe, experiment, and create at your own pace. Whether you are sketching your first lines or refining your practice, The Figure Room offers a soulful space where drawing becomes less about perfection and more about presence. At its heart, The Figure Room is about connection: with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of making art together.