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Join the Community

making time for creative play and nature connection

The Outdoor Sketchbook Collective is an online creative community that empowers artists to explore nature, loosen up and embrace creative freedom through expressive, process-focused art.

With exclusive tutorials, workshops and a supportive network, we provide the tools and inspiration to build confidence and connect through the joy of making and play.

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Video Tutorials

Our monthly playful, nature-inspired sessions guide you through expressive sketching, painting, and creative exploration both outdoors and in the studio.

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Written Guides

Studio Guides are bite-sized practical PDFs packed with creative prompts, tips, and ideas to help you build confidence, loosen up, and explore your art practice with curiosity.

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Live Workshops

Our online workshops and co-working calls are relaxed, inspiring sessions designed to help you connect with your creativity, and grow your art practice through playful, guided activities in good company.

Discover my process & approach on youtube:

FAQ:

 

What is patreon?

Patreon in an online learning and community space. Here you can support and learn from the creators that you follow, getting behind the scenes access, exclusive workshops, online meet-up's and a community of likeminded folk.

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Who is the Outdoor Sketchbook Collective suitable for?

The community is perfect for all ages & stages of artist - from your first time using a paintbrush, to professionals looking to re-energise their practice. The tutorials focus on abstract painting, play and self expression.

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What is your approach to teaching?

All workshops are designed to make space for play, experimentation and fun. There are no right or wrongs in the classes!

I aim to share some of my favourite processes and techniques to ignite ideas, so that you can develop your own unique voice through mixed media painting. 

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What are the aims of the workshops & tutorials?

To loosen up, explore new ideas and freely express and interpret nature and landscape, and our experiences outside. 

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How can I hear about upcoming in-person workshops?

Please subscribe to the Newsletter for monthly updates on in-person events and workshops. 

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