Sketchbook Stories: A Day of Drawing & Creative Exploration

24 October 2026, 11:00 - 16:00

£60 per person

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Join us for a relaxed and inspiring one-day workshop exploring the creative possibilities of sketchbook drawing.

Through a series of guided exercises and prompts, you’ll discover ideas for sketches inspired by everyday life, from objects, textures and patterns to observations, memories and moments that can become your own visual stories.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to develop a sketchbook practice, spark creativity and build confidence with drawing. You’ll experiment with a range of materials including graphite, pens, coloured pencils, oil pastels and mixed media collage, while exploring ways to combine drawing, mark-making and visual journaling in your sketchbook.

Whether you’re new to sketchbooks or looking to refresh your creative practice, you’ll leave with new ideas, practical techniques and plenty of inspiration to continue drawing beyond the workshop.

    Who is the workshop for?

    The workshop is perfect for both complete beginners and those with previous creative experience, it is a great introduction to sketchbook keeping and will give some starting points along with guidance for next steps.

    Do I need to bring anything?

    Basic materials such pens, pencils, pastels, paints, brushes and collage materials will be provided, along with a sketchbook.
    Feel free to also bring along your own materials to use if you have them.

    How to Find Us

    You can find information about getting to us on public transport and the nearby parking options here.

    Booking Terms & Conditions

    Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded (less a 10% administration fee) up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.

    Bookings cannot be transferred between courses however bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day. In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness, your ticket will be refunded in full.

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