{"id":763,"date":"2026-06-08T02:19:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T15:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/?page_id=763"},"modified":"2026-06-09T03:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:45:52","slug":"introduction-to-modelling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/?page_id=763","title":{"rendered":"Modelling Information and FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"708\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?resize=708%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?resize=708%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 708w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?resize=207%2C300&amp;ssl=1 207w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?resize=768%2C1112&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?resize=1061%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1061w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample2.jpg?w=1415&amp;ssl=1 1415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg?resize=854%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg?resize=854%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg?resize=250%2C300&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg?resize=768%2C921&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample4.jpg?w=1203&amp;ssl=1 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Model<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before your first modelling session, practice posing at home. See how long you can comfortably hold a pose\u20141 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes or longer. To help keep your head still, try focusing on a fixed point on the wall. If you tend to fidget, some light exercise beforehand can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to bring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A non-alcoholic drink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snacks if desired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If modelling nude, please bring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dressing gown or robe\u00a0to change into before posing and for breaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrive Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introduce yourself to the facilitator before the session. Confirm the number, length, and type of poses, and identify who will be keeping time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warm Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend a few minutes stretching and loosening up before the session begins. While warm-up time is unpaid, models are paid for scheduled breaks &#8211;usually two 5-minute breaks and one 10-minute break during a two-hour session&#8211; so it evens out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of poses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Posing variety makes a session more interesting for artists. Look at classical paintings, sculpture, yoga, sports, or dance poses for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standing, lunging, crouching, twisting and big, dynamic gestures for short poses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asymmetrical poses (one arm up, one down; one leg bent, one straight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tilting the shoulders and hips (known as contrapposto)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sitting, kneeling, or reclining for longer poses.\u00a0\u00a0If you know you have the strength, fitness, and stamina to hold a dynamic pose for the required length of time, go for it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varying your pose direction and position.\u00a0 Pivot a quarter turn or more for each new pose so artists see different views, particularly if artists are arrayed in a circle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Props such as a stool, chair, cane, or staff&nbsp;may also be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For longer poses, choose a position you can comfortably maintain and be mindful of circulation to your hands and feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Robert Sim (<\/strong>WSC Model Facilitator<strong>)&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:robertsim@mts.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">robertsim@mts.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or the WSC &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wpgsketch@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wpgsketch@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?resize=777%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?resize=777%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 777w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1012&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?resize=1166%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1166w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketchsample3-1.jpg?w=1206&amp;ssl=1 1206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?resize=776%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?resize=776%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 776w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?resize=768%2C1013&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?resize=1164%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1164w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/winnipegsketchclub.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sketch-sample.jpg?w=1493&amp;ssl=1 1493w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Model Before your first modelling session, practice posing at home. See how long you can comfortably hold a pose\u20141 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes or longer. To help keep your head still, try focusing on a fixed point on the wall. 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