Let's get our sketch on!

Join us for a unique experience where you'll learn to harness the power of visuals to think, communicate, and collaborate.

This in-person, fully catered workshop spans two days, and draws from a range of disciplines, including:

art
design
comic books
typography
psychology
facilitation
filmmaking
public speaking
communications

We'll cover a ton of topics, and weave it all together with a range of fun (and useful) activities, with practice time for each. Here's a sample of what we'll get through:

Visual thinking: what, when, why
Basic shapes
Objects
Faces & expressions
Figures, hands, poses
Abstract ideas
Lettering
Foundation lines
Colouring and shading
Connectors
Containers
Metaphor & synthesis
Layout options
Visual note-taking
Sketching to present
Visualisation frameworks
Creating storyboards
Creating and using visual templates to lead group discussions
Working digitally

Participants have the option of joining only one day, or both (note the second day will presume an understanding of the first day's content)

Included in this workshop, apart from two days of amazing training:

Morning tea
Lunch
Afternoon tea
Sketchbook
A range of Neuland® refillable markers and felt tip pens, provided by Graphic Gear
Handy Sketch Group branded felt storage pouch

Previous attendees to this workshop have raved about it. Here's what some have said:

"I’ve learnt so much about the way I absorb and process information. It was really enlightening."
"A fantastic session facilitated by Matt, creating a safe place and energy where everyone felt comfortable, no matter how good or not so good they thought they could draw. A fun-filled day with many takeaways that we have been practicing in our workplace ever since."
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your class the other day. I got so much out of it and loved the simple techniques you taught us. It’s been so long since I have done anything so remotely creative, and it was just such a refreshing change.”
"Matt was engaged with the audience and really knew his stuff."
"Thank you for bringing your experience to the whiteboard and enabling everyone to find own style and their inner artist. I’ve learnt so much about the way I absorb and process information. It was really enlightening."