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At Museum of Design Atlanta, Queer Figure Drawing with Ashanti Hampton is a welcoming, ongoing series where participants explore drawing through the body in motion, rest, and expression. Centered on the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, each session creates space to slow down, build confidence, and connect through observation and shared making. Open to all skill levels, it invites attendees to experiment freely and experience figure drawing as both a creative practice and a form of community care.
Check out our other Queer Figure Drawing programs.
What does it look like to become?
Join MODA's Queer Figure Drawing Night with Ashanti Hampton for Drag & Transformation, a session that celebrates the process of becoming rather than only the finished look. Our model will move through the rituals of transformation, applying makeup, getting dressed, adjusting clothing, and stepping into drag, inviting participants to draw the body as it changes, prepares, reveals, and becomes.
This is figure drawing as process: a chance to notice the gestures, pauses, textures, and small acts of self-making that happen along the way. Come draw a transformation in progress and explore how identity can be expressed through movement, clothing, adornment, and presence.
Seasoned artists and first-timers are all equally welcome.
What to expect:
Doors open at 7pm. Enjoy the museum after hours and mingle with fellow attendees.
Sketching begins at 7:30pm.
Draw a partially nude model in timed poses: 1-minute warm-ups, longer poses, and a final 20-minute sketch.
End the night with a relaxed sharing circle to show and discuss your work.
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 get ready for an inspiring evening! Must be 18+ years old. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈
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Registration
$24 | $18 for MODA members Per Date
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About Ashanti Hampton:
Ashanti Hampton, a Georgia native from Stone Mountain, discovered their passion for design 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, they immersed themselves in a vibrant arts community, joining gatherings that blended creativity, learning, and connection. Now back in Atlanta, Ashanti aims to bring those same inspiring experiences to the community—and to MODA.
*Read terms below before registering.*
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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 must be respectful of all bodies, interactions, and exchanges at all times.
Participants must be registered for the workshop to attend.
Do NOT take photographs of the model or your fellow participants and/or facilitator or drawings.
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 participants. 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 appearances. If you have a question or comments, discuss with your facilitator.
Do NOT pay or tip the model or facilitator. If you wish to donate, please do this with MODA staff at the front desk.
Everyone has a good time!
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
MARTA
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. 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 cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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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 write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.
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