Sketch Academy/Build a Daily Sketching Habit (cohort 2)
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Build a Daily Sketching Habit: 30-day cohort program

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A 30-Day program to help you jumpstart and build a rhythm of daily creative expression into your life with a cohort of like-minded creatives!
 
Program runs July 1st - 30th

Join the Cohort

This is for you if...

"I want to create every day, but don't right now."

I'll let you in on a little secret... I'm a professional illustrator and I don't draw every day 🫣 ...but I wish I did! I need this program just as much as you do! We have a better chance of success when we involve others, so let's dive in together! 

"I'm feeling bored with my current creative practice."

Meet other creative people like yourself and be inspired by their work! You might just meet a new friend, learn a new skill, or discover a style you want to try. Encouraging others can often be just as fulfilling as finishing a challenge. 

"I desperately need structure to help me stay on task!"

I get it... sometimes you just need a little help to get your creative juices flowing. No need to think of what to create each day... that's been done for you! Each day you'll get an email with ideas, inspiration, and tips for success. 

Build a Daily Sketching Habit (cohort 2)

Sign Up for the 30-Day Program

What past students say:

As an "I can't draw" participant, this 30-day challenge enabled me to begin sketchnoting, The learning space was welcoming and encourage.

Jennifer B.

Regular practice, whether you feel like it or not, results in accelerated development - this really surprised me! The inner critic pipes down when you sketch regularly, and I've mostly been pleased with what I turned out.

'Mistakes' made one day turned into lessons learned or led to accidental discoveries I could build on and develop.

Fred Z.

This was an affordable, fun workshop, with lots of inspiring resources and very helpful tips to practice every day a little bit. I was eager to receive your email almost every day, and now I'm trying to continue to draw every day!

Anonymous

Meet Your Instructor

Emily Mills

I'm an illustrator most known for "sketchnotes" (aka live event drawings), and I'm the author of The Art of Visual Notetaking. I've been teaching creative workshops to thousands of students both online and in-person since 2017. I want to help you connect with your creativity and grow in confidence! 

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"How can I be sure this program will work for me?"

Starting a new creative habit isn't always easy, especially when you're doing it alone. This program is meant to be done in community and has built-in accountability to help you build and sustain a Daily Sketching Habit:

Instructor Accountability

Every day I'll be emailing you a reminder to do your sketch along with some advice, prompts, and ideas to help you. I'm also hosting two live check-ins over zoom so you can ask questions, share your work, and meet others in a live setting.

Community Accountability

To help everyone in the cohort stay accountable to one another, I've opened up a private discussion room in the Community where we can share our work, ask questions, and meet each other. 

Public Accountability

Sharing your work on social media is a great way to "prove" that you're doing the work (even if no one else sees it!)! Cohort members will use the hashtag #DailySketchHabit and tag @sketchacademy_ in posts. You'll even inspire others who aren't in the program!

"The secret of your success is found in your daily routine."

John C. Maxwell
No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the program start and end?

Make your first sketch on Monday July 1st and end on July 30th.... or don't end and keep going!

What will I be sketching every day?

"Sketch" is kind of vague on purpose and how you interpret that is up to you. You may want to sketchnote, do a visual journal entry, practice calligraphy, draw... No matter what you do, the point is to make intentional sketches on a page, every day, for 30 days.

I'm not good at drawing. Is this for me?

The benefits of daily sketching is all about having a creative habit, expressing yourself, and enjoying the brain benefits like improved thinking, creativity, and relaxation. It's more about what you get out of it and less about how good you are. Still, I COMPLETELY understand wanting to be better at something or not get in too deep with something you don't feel experienced in! Here are a few thoughts and ideas: 
  • Start with super small paper like post-its or Notecards, and just use what they have on hand. Even doing one small drawing a day can be helpful to get better! 
  • Have you ever heard of a blind contour drawing? Here's an awesome video about it. This type of sketching is less about your results and more about your practice.
  • You could also follow a tutorial each day for your sketch. I personally love the Etherington Brothers Blog because they have loads of free step-by-step tutorials to pick from. 

When are the live meetings?

  • Monday, July 15th at 5:30pm pacific

  • Wednesday, July 23rd at 11am pacific

Each meeting is slated for an hour but we might not take up the whole time... it depends on how many people show up and participate! 

These meetings will be recorded and you will have access to the replays.

What supplies do I need?

The minimum requirement is to create a small sketch each day, at least the size of a post-it note. Maybe you want to do all of your sketches in one bound sketchbook, or maybe you just need 30 notecards. As long as you have paper and pen, you'll be good to go! You can read about my favorite sketching supplies here.

What size paper or notebook should I use?

I personally recommend starting small and only going bigger when you're ready. If a 30-day Challenge sounds intimidating, do a post-it note or notecard! I use a 3.5"x5.5" notebook most days. There are no rules or regulations about filling a page... the point is to sketch daily and build a habit, not obsess about details and rules.

I missed the sign-up window! Will this program be offered again?

I do plan to offer this program again but do not have set dates. The best way to stay tuned about upcoming offerings is to join my email list here.

“We all have 10,000 bad drawings in us. The sooner we get them out the better.”

Walt Stanchfield
Animator at Walt Disney Studios from 1949-1986

Are You Ready?

Program runs July 1 - July 30th

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Contents

Welcome!

READ THIS FIRST
Save the dates!
FAQ's
Preparation
Print out this calendar!

Live Check-Ins

Zoom Link: Check in #1: Monday, Jul 15, 2024 @ 5:30 PM Pacific
Zoom Link: Check in #2: Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 @ 11am Pacific

Daily Emails

Once the challenge is over, I'll place all daily emails here so you have it in once place and can come back to it whenever you'd like.

Day 1
Day 2
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