Sketcherei burlesque lifedrawing

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About Sketcherei

Sketcherei is Berlin’s playful twist on life drawing — a welcoming community of art-makers of all levels, who come together to loosen the hand, sharpen the eye, and simply enjoy the act of drawing.

Unstead of hushed studios, our sessions unfold in lively bars and cabaret spaces, where costumed performers take the stage as living muses. Music drifts through the room, the performer dances, strikes a fleeting pose for a few minutes, and the sketchers capture the motion. Each pose ends with applause and cheers — art meets cabaret in real time.

A typical evening has two vibrant sets, each inspired by a different burlesque act with its own costume change and curated playlist to set the mood. At the finale, participants are invited to place their drawings on stage — the performer then selects favorites and sme prizes are awarded, celebrating creativity rather than competition.

At its core, Sketcherei aims to connect artists and performers across the globe, in-person and online. Every session is about more than anatomy study. It’s about movement, character, and the joyful energy of performance — a place where line, gesture, and showmanship collide.

Artists impressions

Nadja, @ohsominty

I think I have been around for about 2 years! I bumped into one of the organizers at an event and then I started coming regularly. It was love at first session! Sketcherei is the best life drawing in Berlin because the models are fantastic performers, the location is fun and cabaret is always present. I have lots of options to learn... Read More

Siri, @siriberlin_drawings

I love the atmosphere of life drawing sessions. A creative crowd get’s inspired by another human being. To see the diversity in the artistic expression on the side of the models as well as on the side of the drawers is impressive and very inspiring. In life drawing, I can experiment with new mediums and new styles quickly and this is often inspired by colleagues who are drawing with me.

Tiziano, @tiziopolis

Sketecherei has been a great discovery for me: since 2020 I have been enjoying Monday's burlesque sketching more or less regularly, and I love it! I like the mix of performance and posing, the great costumes, the music, and the overall playfulness of the event. I've also made a few friends on the way and it's always a pleasure to meet... Read More

Vibe, @vibekiil

I started going about two years ago. What I really like is that it’s not just sitting down and drawing a model in a pose. It’s fun and lively, and a sense of interacting with the models as you whoop and cheer as they do their brilliant things on stage.

Niall, @fstoptours

I love the choice of models. I love that it's known weeks in advance. I love the close group that attends the events its cosy for me. We are all clearly excited about who is coming to model. The music is always excellent. The location of August is great!

Barsketcher

Founder of Sketcherei

My name is Alexandra, also known as Barsketcher. I live in Berlin for more than 10 years, originally from Moscow, Russia. . I've been organizing lifedrawing sessions since 2018 and introduced the concept of Burlesque Lifedrawing in 2020, inviting some of the best performers in town to pose for Sketcherei.

From 2020 until June 2025, Burlesque Lifedrawing took place every Monday at our beloved bar Zum Starken August. With its recent closure, we're now exploring new venues:

📍 Al Hamra, Raumerstr. 16, Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg)

Session Rules

Free entry instead of refund

The ticket to the sessions are Non-refundable. If you can't join the session and already bought the ticket, drop me an email (barsketcher@gmail.com), you'll have an opportunity to attend another session for free instead.

Buy drinks

The sessions do take place in the bar, please support them by buying drinks. It will also loosen up your drawings!

Student discount

If you buy a reduced ticket - bring student ticket to show on the doors.

Drawing supplies

Bring your own drawing supplies! I do have only basic sketching materials to share - paper and penceils

Photos and videos

If the model don't mind, you are allowed to take pictures and videos. Please tag @sketcherei and the model if you share photos on social media. During the session I take photos and videos of the session, to share them on social media later. If you don't want to be on the pictures, please let me know before the session.

Social media

After the session please share your drawings on social media and tag @sketcherei and the model.

Don't be late!

If you can't come on time, drop me a message, so I can save you the seat.

Respect

Respect the model, the organisers and other sketchers. There is no place for racism and homophobia. If you feel any Corona symptoms, please stay at home.

Contact us

If you do have any questions do not hesitate to contact us

Contact info

+49 176 80764571

barsketcher@gmail.com