Susan Yeates, Artist/Sketchbook Bootcamp

  • £200 or 3 monthly payments of £75

SKETCHBOOK BOOTCAMP

  • 97 Lessons

Are you ready to supercharge your sketchbook prowess? 

Join me on an explorative 6-week journey of artistic transformation with the Sketchbook Bootcamp.

** Registration now open to start your sketching adventure **

Sketchbook Bootcamp: Six weeks to limitless inspiration

Fire up your sketching skills, kickstart your creativity, build your creative confidence, and discover what really floats your sketchbook boat with the Sketchbook Bootcamp

My immersive, 6-week online course is designed to encourage your inner artist to reach its full potential. Whether you’re new to sketching, or a seasoned pro, you'll discover new techniques, explore ways to get unstuck, and uncover unique places to seek inspiration. 

** Bootcamp can be purchased as a standalone course OR as part of the Inspire Membership for £25 per month **

TUMBLE HEADFIRST INTO YOUR SKETCHBOOK

There’s no ‘copy me’ here. The Sketchbook Bootcamp is all about you.

In this course, you’ll deep dive into the why behind your creative preferences and learn what makes your inner artist tick.

You’ll better understand what inspires you and how to keep that inspiration within reach so you’re never faced with blank-page overwhelm again. 

By the end of Bootcamp, you’ll have built up your sketching confidence and a greater understanding of your mindset and how to overcome those pesky creative blocks. 

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Take a Look Inside the Bootcamp:

"It was a great course! I loved the format and subject matter and variety of tutorials. I thought the mindset discussions were extremely helpful. The workbook was a great tool. I also liked how we had a 'schedule' to keep but were able to work at our own pace."

Robyn, July 2023

But the Sketchbook Bootcamp isn't just about sketching – it's also about the community.

During the programme, you'll be supported to meet your sketchbook goals by like-minded fellow creative types. And, with one-on-one feedback and guidance from me via email and Facebook, you'll have everything you need to make the most of this incredible journey.

** Bootcamp can be purchased as a course OR as part of the Inspire Membership for £25 per month **

Come on into Inspire - Bootcamp is included!

Continue to boost your sketching practice and carve out time for yourself after the Bootcamp has finished by joining the Inspire Membership today.

This isn’t a course just for artists - I’ve designed the Sketchbook Bootcamp with the sketchbook dabbler in mind.

It’s for anyone wanting to pick up a pencil and scribble. It’s for anyone who wants to explore the world of sketching and doesn’t know where to start. It’s for anyone who has been told their art wasn’t good enough. It’s for sporadic sketchers and daily drawers. 

You're in the right place if you want to befriend your inner artist and see what it can do. 

Shall we get started?

"Thank you, Susan! I learned so much, improved my sketching ability, increased my self-confidence and had fun along the way! This course has left me with so many sketching ideas for moving forward and I do plan to revisit the bootcamp often! Not only are you a talented artist, but a GREAT teacher!"

Sketchbook Bootcamp Student, July 2023

WONDERING WHO YOUR SKETCHBOOK BOOTCAMP GUIDE IS?

It’s me, Susan! 

And I’m bringing 20 years of sketching knowledge, technique, and practice along for the ride. Alongside my career as an artist, I’ve gained over a decade of experience teaching creative folk just like you. Rest assured that I’ve got the cure for even the most persistent creative blocks!  

As an artist, author, and host of the annual 30-day sketchbook challenge, inspiration should come easily to me. But believe me; I’ve had my fair share of creative lulls over the years. What with co-owning a pottery cafe in Woking, raising a daughter, and having more hobbies vying for my limited time than you can shake a paintbrush at, it’s safe to say that my sketching practice hasn’t always been given the space it deserves. 

Through Bootcamp I share some of my favourite sketching techniques and methods to help you to really love your sketchbooks as much as I do!

But that’s the most incredible thing about sketching. It’s got this ability to take up as little or as much space as you have to spare.

So whether it’s 30 seconds or 3 hours, it doesn’t matter as long as you’re doing something. 

Let’s let go of perfectionism, and we’ll make quick sketches, bad sketches, silly doodles, mindful marks, careful drawings, and fill those sketchbook pages together. 

IT'S BOOTCAMP, BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT!

This is an intensive, 6-week sketch-a-thon designed to perk up your inner artist and set your imagination on fire. Forget your traditional bootcamp; there are no star jumps here - just page after page of unbridled creativity. 

Each week you’ll get the following:

Sketching Tutorials

Themed tutorials with precise guidance on what to sketch and how.

Weekly worksheets

Worksheets and homework featuring fun, practical exercises and downloadables to progress your sketching journey.

Creative mindset discussions

Creative mindset coaching ("Tea with Susan") to explore the mental blocks that hold you back from sketching and how to overcome them.

Exercises to build your confidence

Throughout the course there are some helpful theoretical lessons that help you to understand what floats your sketching boat and builds your confidence. 

Materials explorations

A solid grounding in commonly used sketchbook materials with exercises and explanations that will allow you to use them to their full potential.

And there’s no need to sketch solo with the Bootcamp Community by your side.

Being surrounded by a supportive community of like-minded fellow sketchers means completing your assignments and reaching your sketchbook goals will be a doddle. 

Sketchbook Bootcamp is OPEN NOW for new students!

A sneaky peek into the Sketchbook Bootcamp

Let's break it down

Week 1: Sketching Foundations

During the first week of the Sketchbook Bootcamp, we'll dive pencil-first into the fundamentals of sketching. We'll explore why you desire to sketch and discuss setting boundaries to help you make your sketchbook goals achievable and sustainable. We'll also explore some essential sketchbook foundations: pencils, mark-making techniques, and sketching warm-ups.

Week 2: Observation and Inspiration

In week two, we'll focus on the importance of observation and where to find easy-to-reach inspiration for your sketches. We'll explore different types of pens and how to use them to create sketches that explore the everyday. These sketches will inspire future work and help you build your composition skills.

Week 3: Creative Play

During the third week of the Sketchbook Bootcamp, we'll start to loosen up and find our sketchbook flow. Then, we'll look to your immediate environment for inspiration (from nature to toddlers!) and explore watercolour and gouache paints. Then, with your blooming confidence, we'll experiment with different techniques and embrace the play!

Week 4: Understanding Technique

Week four is about building on our skill set and understanding the techniques underpinning successful sketching. We'll explore concepts like tone and form, learn how to draw 3D shapes, and master the principles of perspective. Finally, we'll start exploring how more advanced techniques can be applied to your sketching.

Week 5: Colour

During week five, we'll add some colour to your sketching practice! Using acrylic paints and basic colour theory, I'll guide you through how to work with colour palettes that suit your sketching style. We'll also explore ways to banish perfectionism so that you can focus on the joy of the creative process.

Week 6: Developing Self-Expression

In the final week of the Sketchbook Bootcamp, you'll bring together everything we’ve learned. Together we’ll create a personal plan for your sketching practice, setting achievable goals and exploring themes that resonate with you so you can confidently continue on your own. In addition, you'll have developed a unique style and a collection of sketches that reflect your creativity and self-expression.

So what’s this awesome course going to cost?

To recap, we’re talking six weeks of game-changing sketchbook exploration.

This isn't your typical online program - the Sketchbook Bootcamp is an intensive, immersive, 6-week experience. It’s jam-packed with mindset coaching, material explorations, and sketchbook tutorials.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS 6-WEEK PROGRAMME THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU APPROACH YOUR SKETCHBOOK!

** Purchase Bootcamp for 'lifetime access' or join Inspire for more monthly inspiration! **

Say goodbye to creative blocks and hello to limitless inspiration with the Sketchbook Bootcamp!

  • Weekly themed tutorials focused on developing your unique sketching style.  

  • Mindset coaching to tackle what holds you back from opening your sketchbook and how to create a regular sketching habit that works with your schedule.

  • Learn how to use the most common sketchbook materials to support your sketching style.

You get the lot, plus lifetime access to the Bootcamp tutorials and videos for just £320.00.

Payment plans are also available (standalone course or as part of Inspire).

Do you suffer with Sketchbook Comparisonitis?

Then this is the course for you!
Together we'll work through techniques to give perfectionism, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome the elbow. Discovering how to tackle these common (and sometimes recurring!) mindset hurdles can be life-changing - both in and outside of your sketchbook practice.

By the end of the course you will:

Be bursting full of ideas and completely inspired again

This course is all about bring back your sketching mojo and kickstarting your sketching habit. 

Understand how to use a variety of different materials in your sketchbook

And how to combine them for different projects 

Have the confidence to sketch any time and anywhere

You will love your sketchbooks and want to open them all the time!

Have a solid understanding of your own style and preferences

And know how to express this and explore this through your sketchbook practice

Know where to source ideas for sketching

And then how to explore them in different ways in your sketchbooks

Have plenty of full sketchbook pages

And a re-awakened love of sketching truly at the heart of your creative practice

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers.

I’ve never sketched before, is this course for me?

You’re in the right place! Sketchbook Bootcamp is a safe space to explore your sketchbook and try new techniques. Many beginners have joined the programme and love their new-found passion. There are many approachable tutorials, including sketchbook warm-ups and materials introductions to boost confidence. I can't wait to see you there! 


Will I have access to the videos after the course finishes?

If you purchase Sketchbook Bootcamp as a standalone course you will have 'lifetime access' to the full course materials for i..e the full collection of course videos will be available in the course portal, ready to access whenever you want to revisit.

If you purchase Bootcamp as part of the Inspire Membership you will have access to the course for as long as you remain an Inspire Member and are paying the monthly subscription.

*lifetime access is available for as long as this course portal is up and running!

What materials do I need for this course?

When you join the course, a full materials list will be provided. But if you want to get prepped, you’ll need a selection of sketchbooks and different-sized paper. A range of pencils from hard to soft. Some watercolour paint, acrylic paint, a selection of paintbrushes, and a selection of pens. Specific guidance will be given, and alternatives will also be offered. 

What if I’m not good enough?

I'm gonna stop you right there. I’m a big believer that everyone is creative, and the support and encouragement you will get from the group will blow your socks off! (By the way, you are TOTALLY good enough, whatever your level of sketching skill right now!) 

I still have a question - how can I contact you?

Drop me an email at learn@susanyeates.co.uk and I will get back to you as soon as I can!

When does the next course start?

The course starts as soon as you enrol i.e. there isn't a set start date, meaning you can start whenever you want. The pre-recorded lessons drop into your course portal at a rate of one module per week. You have module 1 on enrolment and then each week after that a new module unlocks.

What is the difference when I buy Bootcamp as part of Inspire?

To give flexibility, I ave now included Sketchbook Bootcamp as part of the Inspire Membership. This means that Inspire members gain full access to the course for as long as they are a member. You have the topic to buy the course as a standalone course OR join Inspire to access the course PLUS all of the lovely monthly content and bonuses as part of the Inspire Community.

Are there any LIVE sketching sessions?

The Sketchbook Bootcamp is an entirely self-paced programme, meaning that the sessions are pre-recorded to perfection and send to you on a weekly basis to watch and enjoy. No sessions are delivered live via Zoom for this course.

If you join as part of the Inspire Membership I run one LIVE sketching session via zoom every month that you are welcome to join.

Occasionally I will run a FREE sketching session via zoom for Bootcamp only participants and members of my mailing list.

  • £200 or 3 monthly payments of £75

Sketchbook Bootcamp

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Say goodbye to creative blocks and hello to limitless inspiration with the Sketchbook Bootcamp!

Sketchbook Bootcamp is OPEN NOW for new students. Sign up below, and get started today!

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