What we’re about
Established in 2002, the Royal Academy of Illustration & Design (aka RAID - it sounds serious, but we're not so serious) has been a longstanding hub for creatives in the Toronto, Ontario area. What began as a shared workspace of four friends has evolved into a co-working space for creatives, including artists, writers, designers, and more. With our new public-facing space, we are excited to start introducing various events to connect and educate our growing community—and, most importantly, to have fun.
Events will include new exhibit openings, hosted speakers, readings, life drawing, and more. Please join us and meet like-minded creative individuals.
Featured event
RAID Sustained Pose Night
This Life Drawing session invites you to slow down, refine your eye, and deepen your focus — welcome to our second Sustained Pose Night.
This long-pose session emphasizes patience, observation, and detail. Expect extended poses designed to let you explore structure, subtlety, and atmosphere.
🎨 FEATURING: Carly Lundy
Model Carly brings grace, presence, and strength to the studio.
Perfect for artists looking to sharpen technique, develop anatomy skills, and capture nuance.
- We provide paper, charcoal, and a backing boards.
- Bring your own supplies if you prefer a canvas, pastels, or other materials.
Doors open at 6:45 PM. Reserve your spot early to secure the discounted early-bird rate — sessions tend to fill up quickly.
Note: All sketches created during RAID Life Drawing remain the property of the artists. By joining our sessions, you agree that RAID may occasionally share images of artwork (with proper credit) to promote future events.
📸 Carly’s photo: @dart.srl
Upcoming events
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- CA$30.00
RAID Sustained Pose Night
RAID Gallery & Cafe, 1720 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, CAThis Life Drawing session invites you to slow down, refine your eye, and deepen your focus — welcome to our second Sustained Pose Night.
This long-pose session emphasizes patience, observation, and detail. Expect extended poses designed to let you explore structure, subtlety, and atmosphere.
🎨 FEATURING: Carly Lundy
Model Carly brings grace, presence, and strength to the studio.Perfect for artists looking to sharpen technique, develop anatomy skills, and capture nuance.
- We provide paper, charcoal, and a backing boards.
- Bring your own supplies if you prefer a canvas, pastels, or other materials.
Doors open at 6:45 PM. Reserve your spot early to secure the discounted early-bird rate — sessions tend to fill up quickly.
Note: All sketches created during RAID Life Drawing remain the property of the artists. By joining our sessions, you agree that RAID may occasionally share images of artwork (with proper credit) to promote future events.
📸 Carly’s photo: @dart.srl
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