See if there is an art centre which runs drawing classes anywhere near. They are often looking for models. Also any art college would need them. I know the new Brewery arts centre in Cirencester, where I go to life classes, it's always advertising for models. They usually pay about ₤12 per hour. Bit of a hike from Cornwall.

Hi, I did suggest you try this as part of your "coming out" to public nudity in your intro thread. I have been a life model for 42 years. There are lots of art groups in Cornwall. From the Callington School Of Art all the way through the county. There is a really friendly group at Crackington Haven too. I suggest you e mail and  or phone and introduce yourself. There are also individual artists that may book you for one to one sessions. Good Luck

Hello, with regards to your concerns over cramp, the sessions that I've modelled for usually had a series of 5 minute poses before a longer 1 hour pose which always seemed to fly by. The course leader will suggest poses to you and even encourage the use of props to help create poses that are interesting for the artists and comfortable for you to hold. If you need to stop for any reason, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for a break.

In terms of finding somewhere to model, the suggestions above are exactly the right way to find your way into a class. I approached a local class and was able to experience a trial session with 3 people before being booked for my first session which contained more than 40 people! To say I was apprehensive is an understatement but as soon as my gown came off I was fine.

Some classes stop over the summer period so don't give up on the search for an opportunity to model if you don't hear anything back, be persistent it will pay off.

I really enjoyed modelling, due to work commitments and an unpredictable diary I haven't done any for a while now though, but I'm sure you will enjoy modelling too. Good on you, go for it!

Thank you very much for your advice everyone.
I think I will definitely try the one artist first, before moving on to a group of artists.
I will let you know if I get booked and how it goes!

Hi Sennen
From my experience of going to many life classes, as an artist, not a model, I think you would really find it less intimidating to go to a group session for a first time. It is much less personal, which can make it easier. It is just a job. You also have the teacher on your side as they will set the rules, which are usually not to get too close to or to touch the model, making sure you are comfortable and have breaks and just generally looking after you. If you do a one to one, it would be quite a risk unless you knew the artist well before hand.
When you do model, I would recommend that whatever pose you are holding, try not to face directly at any of the artists. They do have to stare at you, and if you are looking into each other's eyes, it is very hard not to get the giggles.

Hi Sennen,
I have been modelling for around 11 years now and enjoy the work though it's a precarious life - you can be busy for a while then suddenly nothing for ages. Recent changes to adult ed. funding mean many of these have dried up. I started modelling for my wife at home, then by searching for classes & art groups on the web and contacting them directly. Be open that you are new as some classes are untutored & may expect you  to come up with poses for them. Well worth practicing at home to see what you can/cannot hold for a period of time. There is nothing worse than getting in to a pose then realising you will struggle holding that for 20 or 30 minutes at a time. I have a few that I know I can do for 45 minutes so use those when left to my own devices. One tip - find something to focus on at a distance from where you are - maybe something outside through a window that will help you correct any 'drift' as you settle into a long pose, and help get be into position after a break. Guidelines say you should have a break after every 20 mins or so but in reality many tutors or artists get so involved in the work that they let time slip. Don't be afraid to ask for 5 minutes when you need it. I agree that posing for a group is much less intimidating than for a single artist - less intense, and yes, avoid eye contact if you can.
Don't know where in Cornwall you are, but there were Council run life classes in Pensilva Liskeard) last year & Truro college often advertise.  Good luck.