At Museum of Design Atlanta, Queer Figure Drawing with Ashanti Hampton is a welcoming, ongoing series where participants explore drawing through the body in motion, rest, and expression. Centered on LGBTQIA+ community and allies, each session creates space to slow down, build confidence, and connect through observation and shared making. Open to all skill levels, it invites attendees to experiment freely and experience figure drawing as both creative practice and a form of community care.
Queer Figure Drawing: Room to Rest
DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM
What does rest look like when it belongs to you completely?
This month, artist Ashanti Hampton leads MODA's Queer Figure Drawing Night in a PRIDE Edition session centered on exactly that. Our model Maddy, a trans woman, invites us into her world, surrounded by props of rest and pleasure, fully at ease, fully herself.
Whether you've been drawing for years or never picked up a charcoal, you're welcome here.
What to expect:
Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy the museum after hours and mingle with fellow attendees.
Sketching begins at 7:30pm.
Draw a partially nude model in timed poses: 1-minute warm-ups, longer poses, and a final 20-minute sketch.
End the night with a relaxed sharing circle to show and discuss your work.
Facilitated by Ashanti Hampton
BYOAS! Bring your own art supplies. Communal supplies will also be available for those who need them. Mark your calendars, gather your sketchbooks, and get ready for an inspiring evening! Must be 18+ years old. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈
*Read terms below before registering.
Queer Figure Drawing: Bodies In Motion
DATE: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 7-9 PM
What does a body look like mid-leap, mid-turn, mid-breath?
Join MODA's Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti Hampton for a session centered on movement. Rather than static poses, our model moves through a series of dynamic, dance-inspired positions, an invitation to follow the body in motion and capture something alive on the page.
Seasoned artists and first-timers all are equally welcome.
What to expect:
Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy the museum after hours and mingle with fellow attendees.
Sketching begins at 7:30pm.
Draw a partially nude model in timed poses: 1-minute warm-ups, longer poses, and a final 20-minute sketch.
End the night with a relaxed sharing circle to show and discuss your work.
Facilitated by Ashanti Hampton
BYOAS! Bring your own art supplies. Communal supplies will also be available for those who need them. Mark your calendars, gather your sketchbooks, and get ready for an inspiring evening! Must be 18+ years old. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈
*Read terms below before registering.
About Ashanti Hampton:
Ashanti Hampton, a Georgia native from Stone Mountain, discovered their passion for design while studying at Georgia Tech, which led to a master’s in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. During four years in New York, they immersed themselves in a vibrant arts community, joining gatherings that blended creativity, learning, and connection. Now back in Atlanta, Ashanti aims to bring those same inspiring experiences to the community—and to MODA.
By registering for this program each participant is agreeing to the following terms:
Participants must be at least 18 years old or older. Please bring a photo ID with you.
Participants, Model, and Facilitator must be respectful of all bodies, interactions, and exchanges at all times.
Participants must be registered for the workshop to attend.
Do NOT take photographs of the model or your fellow participants and/or facilitator or drawings.
Do NOT record or play videos or music with digital devices during the workshop.
Do NOT touch the model, or enter someone’s personal space, whether in posed, drawing, or other positions during the course of the workshop.
Do NOT speak with or direct the model or other fellow participants. If you have a question or comments, discuss with your facilitator.
Do NOT talk about the artist, model, or comment on people’s bodies or appearances. If you have a question or comments, discuss with your facilitator.
Do NOT pay or tip the model or facilitator. If you wish to donate, please do this with MODA staff at the front desk.
Everyone has a good time!
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