BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Events//ES METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE TIMEZONE-ID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b222bf55-a9bf-439a-9b52-b8001554871d@360exp.net SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260911T002926 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T020000 SUMMARY:Queer Figure Drawing with Ashanti Hampton LOCATION:Museum of Design Atlanta DESCRIPTION:At Museum of Design Atlanta\, Queer Figure Drawing with Ashant i Hampton is a welcoming\, ongoing series where participants explore drawi ng through the body in motion\, rest\, and expression. Centered on LGBTQIA + community and allies\, each session creates space to slow down\, build c onfidence\, and connect through observation and shared making. Open to all skill levels\, it invites attendees to experiment freely and experience f igure drawing as both creative practice and a form of community care.Queer Figure Drawing: Queer Across GenerationsDATE: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2 026Time: 7-9 PMWhat does it mean to grow older in a queer body\, surrounde d by queer community?Join MODA's Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti H ampton for Queer Across Generations\, a special session celebrating queer bodies across time. For this gathering\, we'll welcome a queer elder as ou r model and make space to consider the beauty\, complexity\, and possibili ty of aging.So many of us carry questions about what it means to grow olde r: Will I be allowed to age? What does it look like to grow older in my bo dy and in my community? Through drawing\, we'll honor aging as something v isible\, beautiful\, and possible\, and celebrate the bodies and stories t hat have helped make queer community what it is today.Come draw\, observe\ , reflect\, and share space across generations. Seasoned artists and first -timers are all equally welcome.What to expect:Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy th e museum after hours and mingle with fellow attendees.Sketching begins at 7:30pm.Draw a partially nude queer elder model in a series of timed poses: 1-minute warm-ups\, longer poses\, and a final 20-minute sketch.Spend the evening observing the body with care and curiosity\, making space for the details\, textures\, gestures\, and presence that come with a life fully lived.End the night with a relaxed sharing circle to show and discuss your work and reflect on the experience.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 g et ready for an evening of drawing\, connection\, and queer community acro ss generations! Must be 18+ years old. We can’t wait to see you there!*R ead terms below before registering.About Ashanti Hampton:Ashanti Hampton\, a Georgia native from Stone Mountain\, discovered their passion for desig n 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\, th ey immersed themselves in a vibrant arts community\, joining gatherings th at blended creativity\, learning\, and connection. Now back in Atlanta\, A shanti aims to bring those same inspiring experiences to the community—a nd 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 mu st be respectful of all bodies\, interactions\, and exchanges at all times .Participants must be registered for the workshop to attend.Do NOT take ph otographs of the model or your fellow participants and/or facilitator or d rawings.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 participan ts. 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 app earances. If you have a question or comments\, discuss with your facilitat or.Do NOT pay or tip the model or facilitator. If you wish to donate\, ple ase do this with MODA staff at the front desk.Everyone has a good time!Bec ome a MODA Member TODAY for savings on this event and moreMembers must log in with their unique login to SimpleTix at check out to receive their dis count. Visit our Membership FAQ page for instructions.Registration: $24 | $18 for MODA members per dateTo learn more about Public Programming or Mem bership\, contact felicia@museumofdesign.orgThe Fine PrintAccessibility: D esigners with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone l earn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or inf ormation.Cancellation Policy: MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met\, but don't worry: shou ld MODA have to cancel\, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registr ants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason\, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so\, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately\, we cannot provide refunds for cancellatio ns made less than 7 days before an event.‌Photo Disclaimer: Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website\, social media\, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms\, please w rite to felicia@museumofdesign.org.Queer Figure Drawing: Drag & Transforma tionDATE: Postponed until further noticeTime: 7-9 PM What does it look lik e to become?Join MODA's Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti Hampton fo r Drag & Transformation\, a session that celebrates the process of becomin g rather than only the finished look. Our model will move through the ritu als of transformation\, applying makeup\, getting dressed\, adjusting clot hing\, and stepping into drag\, inviting participants to draw the body as it changes\, prepares\, reveals\, and becomes.This is figure drawing as pr ocess: a chance to notice the gestures\, pauses\, textures\, and small act s of self-making that happen along the way. Come draw a transformation in progress and explore how identity can be expressed through movement\, clot hing\, adornment\, and presence.Seasoned artists and first-timers are all equally welcome.What to expect:Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy the museum after h ours and mingle with fellow attendees.Sketching begins at 7:30pm.Draw a pa rtially nude model through a series of timed poses and transformation mome nts\, including makeup application\, getting dressed\, adjusting clothing\ , and becoming the final drag look.Expect a mix of quick 1-minute warm-ups \, longer poses\, and a final 20-minute sketch.End the night with a relaxe d sharing circle to show and discuss your work.Facilitated by Ashanti Hamp ton.BYOAS! Bring your own art supplies. Communal supplies will also be ava ilable for those who need them. Mark your calendars\, gather your sketchbo oks\, and get ready for an evening of drawing\, transformation\, and commu nity! Must be 18+ years old. We can’t wait to see you there!\n\nBoletos: https://www.simpletix.com/e/queer-figure-drawing-with-ashanti-hampton-tic kets-288270 URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/b222bf55-a9bf-439a-9b52-b800155487 1d END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR