By Keef Williamson
Since September 2024 the Bramley Life Drawing Class has been operating from the church hall at Bramley Baptist Church on Hough Lane.
The class was previously held at Fairfield Community Centre, but the new venue offers a lot more space.
The class is run by Sophie Flynn and is held from 1pm to 3pm on most Mondays. Currently funded by Leeds City Council, the classes are totally free and all materials are provided. Coffee, tea and assorted biscuits are available on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis.
Sophia has an extensive background as an illustrator, artist and teacher and has worked in theatre and television. She welcomes attendees with all levels of experience and talent, and with the extra space available she would love to see more new faces.
Classes are running on Mondays through to 19 May 2025 except for the Bank Holidays on  7 April and 5 May. If you want to unleash your creative ability, email Sophie Flynn spflynn2@outlook.com.
The Bramley Life Drawing Class plays host to models of all shapes and sizes, but none more exotic than the model for two Mondays in February, Craig Dyson.
Craig is covered from head to foot in colourful tattoos of Chinese dragons, mythical beasts and a whole lot more.
Yorkshire-based Craig has also modelled for classes in Manchester, Liverpool and London and frequently features drawings from these classes on his Instagram page.
Class members found the exercise challenging but fun.