Join the 30-Day Sketchbook Challenge 01-30 Jan 2025
Registration is OPEN NOW for the annual 30-Day Sketchbook Challenge
JOIN ME TO START SKETCHING AGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR!
If you want to start sketching, are keen to improve your drawing skills, or have lost your sketching mojo, come and join me for the 30-Day Sketchbook Challenge.
Every day for 30 days in a row you will get a new, unique, sketching prompt to get you inspired. Take the prompt and sketch for as little or as long as you want.
** PLUS TO HELP SUPPORT YOU ** - Guest artist tutorials & Zoom interviews - Weekly pep talks with Susan - Helpful warm-up tutorials - A supportive Facebook community - and plenty more....
Join me to pick up a pencil and get sketching again. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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