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✍️ Come to Workshop Week!!!

Hi Reader, I'm hopping in your inbox with some SUPER exciting news... I'm Teaching at Workshop Week again this year! Scroll down for the deets. πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: Sabrina Morelli Events + Updates: Workshop Week! People I think you'd like: Becca Courtice of the Happy Ever Crafter What I've been up to: MTB stickers Social posting Inspiring Sketch Today's sketch comes from Sabrina Morelli! Want me to feature your sketch? Fill out this quick form! Submit Your Sketch Here News...
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πŸ“¬ Sketch Academy: What's coming + updated tools guide!

Hi Reader, Spring is in the air! Well, at least it is here in Oregon... we're still feeling lucky to get into the 60ΒΊs and have sunshine, but maybe you live in a warmer climate and it's been warm for you for quite a while! πŸ˜… In today's Issue: Inspiring sketch: Lavanya Reddy Events + Updates: New things are in the works! Nashville drawing meetup? People I think you'd like: Becca Courtice of the Happy Ever Crafter What I've been up to: Sketching in NY, Instagram posting Inspiring Sketch Today's...
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2 Quick Reminders!

Hey Reader, I just wanted to pop in your inbox for 2 quick reminders! Reminder #1: The iPad for Architects & Designers 2025 event starts TOMORROW! This is a completely free event and there's no pressure to buy... but if you want to purchase the videos to have access to watch them any time, today's the day to do it as price increases by $60 tomorrow. Sign up for free and then you can upgrade to the "All Access Pass" once you're signed in. Reminder #2: This Wednesday I'm co-teaching a FREE...
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πŸ“¬ Sketch Academy: What's coming + updated tools guide!

Hi Reader, In today's Issue: Survey Results: What's coming next + Poll Community member sketch: Florie Enders Events + Updates: Workshop: Sketchnoting using Adobe Fresco + iPad workshops Free workshop on client expectations People I think you'd like: David Drazil What I've been up to: Alt Summit, Updated sketchnoting tools guide! ✍️ Sketchnoting Survey FeedbackThank you!! 2 weeks ago I sent out a short survey asking for your feedback about sketchnoting courses and how you like to learn, and...
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Registration is Open! FREE iPad workshops

Hey there Reader, Registration is now open for... iPad for Architects & Designers 2025! Mark your calendar: March 25 - 30, 2025 Now, if you're saying "I'm not an architect or designer... it's not for me" PLEASE WAIT! Anyone interested in drawing on an iPad will likely enjoy these workshops! This summit is the perfect way to learn a new app and get acquainted with its functionality. Most of what you're drawing will be buildings, though. πŸ˜‰ Register now... it's FREE! Save the date: March 25 -...
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πŸ“¬ Sketch Academy: Upcoming workshops!

Hi Reader, In today's Issue: Sketchnoting 101 is coming soon! Survey link Community member sketch: Annapurani Vaidyanathan Events + Updates: My book's 6th birthday! Free workshop on client expectations Save the date! Online summit for iPad workshops People I think you'd like What I've been up to ✍️ Sketchnoting 101 WorkshopI need your help! I've been hard at work completing a completely re-vamped version of my Sketchnoting 101 workshop, which I first started teaching in 2017. I'm SO EXCITED...
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πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Have you registered yet?! Sketchnoting in the Classroom Panel Nov 4th

Hey Reader, We're one week away from our Sketchnoting in the Classroom Panel and Q&A! This event is for teachers, aspiring teachers, school administrators, homeschooling parents, anyone interested in teaching sketchnoting, or sketchnoting enthusiasts. Learn from our education experts Cynthia, Carolyn, Georgina, and Michael as they share how they've taught sketchnoting and implemented it in their classrooms across different states, countries, and age groups. Ask questions to learn how you can...
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🚨 Reminder: Last day for best deal on Sketching Retreat recordings

Hey Reader, If you've been around Sketch Academy for a while, you don't I don't really sell that hard. I don't like to push things too much or waste your time. But when I DO share about events or deals, it's because I want you to get the best deal. πŸ˜‡ So today, I just wanted to pop in your inbox real quick and remind you of 2 things: 1. Sketching Retreat starts tomorrow, Oct 22nd, so if you haven't signed up to watch these FREE workshops, you can do that here: RSVP here for FREE 2. ...and if...
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Join me at Sketching Retreat! Registration open now

Hey Reader, Have you ever wanted to try urban sketching or level up your digital and analog drawing skills when it comes to drawing buildings, 3d shapes, or interiors? Now's your chance! A few months ago, my friend David from "Sketch Like an Architect" asked me if I was interested in teaching at Sketching Retreat this year, and I said YES! David and I were even wearing the same shirt when we had a zoom to talk about the workshop! Sketching Retreat is officially open for registration! RSVP...
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