SKETCH JOURNALING
Rediscover the Joy of Observation
Capture the moments you usually miss. Join an exclusive 4-week cohort to learn sketch journaling and build a more mindful, creative lifestyle.
Cohort 3 is now open for registration.
- Course price: ₹ 16,900
- Course Duration: 4 Weeks
- 4 Weekend Sessions of 90 mins each
- 3 Mid-week Demo and Theory sessions of 60 mins each (Conducted on Zoom)
- Daily challenges on the Course Channel
- Course begins on: June 27, 2026
- Saturdays, 11am to 12:30pm
- All Art Material for the course will be provided
- Need more information? Learn more.
Remember when drawing was just thinking on paper?
When we were children, drawing wasn’t art, we processed our world through our drawing books. Somewhere between the ages of 12 and 14, most of us hit the ‘Drawing Cliff’. We started worrying about being “good” and forgot how to just see.
Sketch Journaling 101 is designed to help you climb back up. We teach you to move beyond the mechanics of a pen and develop a true Artist’s Mindset..
The S.A.I. Loop
The SAI loop is a unique framework to help you sharpen your ability to observe and inspire you to develop your own unique visual language and style.
Seeing
Learn to observe the world carefully, noticing the shapes, light, and gestures others miss. Learn how to bypass your brain’s shortcuts to see true values, light, and hidden geometry.
Awareness
Recognise how what you see actually makes you feel. Ask the vital question: “Why did this catch my attention?” Pinpoint the spark and learn how to compose your own interpretation.
Interpretation
Express that unique experience on the page through your own creative voice. You are an visual interpreter, not a camera. Turn even the most mundane scenes into visual-stories and memories.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“The activities and exercises were well thought through and gave us good foundational skills to maintain a sketch journal and further build our skills as we proceeded.”
Anna Schurmann is a applied public health researcher who attended the first cohort of our Sketch Journaling course.
Course Details
- Course price: ₹ 16,900
- Course Duration: 4 Weeks
- 4 Weekend Sessions of 90 mins each
- 3 Mid-week Demo and Theory sessions of 60 mins each (Conducted on Zoom)
- Daily challenges on the Course Channel
- Course begins on: June 27, 2026
- Saturdays, 11am to 12:30pm
- All Art Material for the course will be provided
Course Structure
The Sketch Journaling course uses three crucial building blocks to help you ramp up your skills over a 4 week period.
Live Sessions
90-minute deep dives into the SAI Loop and Visual Storytelling. You learn to analyse, compose and design each entry in your sketch journal.
Demos and Theory Sessions
Live technical workshops (Watercolor washes, Pen techniques) alongside crucial theory on Sketch Journaling.
Daily Challenges
Daily 10-minute Creative Friction challenges to build the sketch journaling habit and evolve your own personal style and techniques.
Course Outline
Limited seats. Book now.
Seats are limited to ensure every participant receives 1:1 feedback and a personalized practice plan.
Early Bird pricing is available for a limited period. Reserve your spot now.
1:1 Feedback
Each cohort has limited seats. This allows instructors to provide 1:1 feedback and personal attention to each student.
Worksheets and Class Notes
Participants receive worksheets and class notes on the theory and techniques they learn during the live classes.
Personalised Learning Plans
Each student receives a personalised learning plan, designed specifically for their abilities, motivations and learning needs.
Your Sketch Journaling Kit
We provide all the Art Material you need to complete the course. Your Sketch Journaling Kit Includes:
- A5 Journal-Style Sketchbook
- Practice Sheets
- Artist-Grade Watercolor Box
- Full set of Drawing Pencils (2B to 6B)
- Black Gel Pen
- Brush Pens
- Putty & Plastic Erasers
- Physical Color Wheel
STUDENT FEEDBACK
“The exercises helped build confidence in sketching while also showing how to turn everyday moments into meaningful visual stories. Highly recommended for its clarity, hands-on approach, and inspiring guidance.”
Moumita is a senior technologist working in the field of applied A.I. She participated in the first cohort of the Sketch Journaling course.
Scenes from our Sketch Journaling Workshops
Meet the Course Facilitators
Smitha Shivaswamy
Smitha is a practicing artist and art educator. She is a co-founder of the not-for-profit Nabachika Foundation, and Penciljam.
She also co-founded Ideasutra Consulting and has worked with organisations such as Worldbank, Myriad USA and AVPN.
She has been keeping sketch journals for over two decades, loves traveling and reading.
George Supreeth
George is an art educator and art pedagogist. He co-founded Nabachika and Ideasutra, with Smitha.
He has served on the board of studies at the College of Fine Art in Bangalore and has designed art pedagogies for edtech and traditional institutions.
George keeps a sketch journal for any occassion and is now running out of storage space for his journals.
Browse our Sketch Journals
These journals were on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Bengaluru as a part of our Drawing Bengaluru exhibit in January this year.
Next Cohort starts June 27th, 2026
Limited seats. Book now.
Seats are limited to ensure every participant receives 1:1 feedback and a personalized practice plan.
Early Bird pricing is available for a limited period. Reserve your spot now.