I want YOU to come to Sketching Retreat!

Hey there Reader,
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I have a secret project that I haven’t told you about yet…

A few months ago, my friend David from Sketch Like an Architect asked me if I was interested in teaching at Sketching Retreat again this year (and I obviously said yes!) and now I’m excited to finally let you know:

Sketching Retreat is officially open for registration!

Quick Facts about Sketching Retreat 2025

  • What is it? 50+ Free Online Video Workshops
  • What will I learn? Drawing, painting, sketching, and using iPad apps to create! Workshops are about 30 minutes and focus on architectural and urban sketching.
  • When: October 28 - November 2, 2025
  • Cost: FREE! Pay for recording access after Nov 2nd.

I'm teaching a class on creating a travel sketchbook spread like this:

It's going to be such a fun week and I can't wait for you to join, because these workshops are phenomenal and the instructors are fantastic.

- Emily

Journey Before Destination

Hey there! I'm Emily Mills. A lot of people know me as an expert in visual notetaking, but I'm currently evolving and discovering new ways to work, teach, and creatively express myself. This newsletter is now my public "work-in-progress" to discover what's next.