Name: Kink and Draw
Start: 2026-05-05T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-05T21:00:00+01:00
Location: 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning

Drawn to (and in) kink.

About this Event

Kink and Draw

We’ve been so privileged to work with iconic artist-photographer, curator, archivist and activist Ajamu X in offering life drawing in his South London creative haven. Every session has been a real success for drawers and models alike.

Since July 2025, kink-and-draw life drawing has been a part of the Ajamu Studios experience, featuring a different model each month bringing their own, special style of art-nude kink.

In November, we look forward to welcome model and creative James Price to the life room.

“I have found life modelling to be incredibly cathartic and freeing. Ever since I became a life model, I have found that it has helped me challenge the negative voice in my head that always found ways to deride me and make me feel bad about myself and my body.

Similarly, kink (and kink events) have been deeply cathartic and healing for me because they have allowed me to approach self-expression as something that is not only special, but necessary, rather than something to be ashamed of.

I’m excited by the idea of bringing those two worlds together in a way that is consensual, sincere and beautiful.“

As with our other life drawing experiences at Ajamu Studios, Kink and Draw accentuates the critical work around LGBTQIA+ experiences that is so much a part of Ajamu’s body-positive work, welcoming life models who accentuate and celebrate the thrust of that work and their own inimitable Queerness, regardless of sexuality.

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This is an inclusive, accessible drawing experience for all levels of ability, because, frankly, everyone can draw. Believe it.

Participants are free to dress in their favourite gear - kink, cosplay etc. - and a changing area will be available.

Boards, paper and materials are also very much included, but feel free to bring your own. Dry materials only can be used in the studio.

Hosted by Roy Joseph Butler, with guidance on where to begin and how to continue.

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A Packed Lunch Production

Ever considered trying life modelling? For information about gaining experience, ticking off that bucket list item or properly getting started in the industry, visit www.packedlunch.org/starkersacademy.