Adorned: Twilight Life Drawing Workshop

Ancient and contemporary converge in this intimate, after-hours life drawing experience presented by the Hellenic Museum and Australian jewellery house Temple of the Sun.

This special evening will begin with access to the Rituals: Gifts for the Gods collection, and a brief museum-led discussion exploring the practices, offerings and beliefs that shaped humanity’s relationship with the divine. Focus will then shift from artefact to living form as guests settle into the sublime surrounds of the Henson Gallery, where artist Rosie Turner will lead a one-hour life drawing session inspired by classical aesthetics. Here participants will sketch a nude model adorned only with Temple of the Sun’s ancient-inspired jewellery, exploring the interplay between body, adornment and meaning.

Designed for everyone from curious beginners to experienced artists, this contemplative session invites close looking, slow observation and thoughtful mark-making in a uniquely evocative setting. An immersive evening where gold becomes offering, adornment becomes language, and drawing becomes ritual.

Details & Inclusions

• This experience runs from 6–7.30pm, however doors will open from 5.30pm for free-roaming gallery access
• 90-minute session including 30-minute museum introduction followed by a 60-minute artist-led workshop
• Guests are encouraged to bring their own drawing materials, but basic paper and pencils will be available
• Open to all levels, no experience required!

You may also like the following events from Hellenic Museum:

• Next month, 7th March, 10:30 am, The Dowry Project: Artist-Led Embroidery Workshop in Melbourne
• This April, 11th April, 10:30 am, Sacred Scents: A Bespoke Perfume Workshop in Melbourne