How is Dr. Sketchy's different from a normal life drawing class?

In normal life classes, silent students sit in a silent room and draw a bored, oft-uninteresting model. In Dr. Sketchy's we've got scandelous performers as models. We've got ridiculous art contests (best incorporation of a woodland animal? Best imagined costume?), comedic skits good music and flashy prizes. We've got a selection of posh beverages- alcoholic and not- available to buy. At Dr. Sketchy's, we don't care if you picked up a pad yesterday or 50 years ago. Come to drink or to draw. We're happy to have you.

Is Dr. Sketchy's just in New York?

No, Dr. Sketchy's is now here in Belfast, Northern Ireland, being run by Belfast Unbound.

How often does Dr. Sketchy's take place?

Dr. Sketchy's Belfast will run regularly throughout the year - join the mailing list for advance details of the launch event.

We're also available for hire at all manner of parties, venues and festivals. Contact us for details.

What time is it at?

Normally, doors open at 8pm. Dr Sketchy runs from 8.30pm to 10.30pm followed by a DJ and dancing. If you book us to run a Dr Sketchy for your event, we can arrange times to suit your requirements

What mediums can I use?

All dry mediums are okay, as are dip pens and a neat watercolour sets. Oil paints, messy mediums and stinky mediums are not okay. Please don't cause a mess. Everything you spill or stain, we have to stay after and clean up

Are there easles? Tables? Sketchpads?

Artists can bring their own sketchpads, although we will have some sketchpads and drawing materials available for purchase (alongside the excellent Dr. Sketchy book).

The venue will have tables and chairs, but no easels - if you bring your own, please do not block any other artists view

Delirium Tremens (Photo by Justin Lussier)