Classes + Workshops to Inspire You This Summer ☀️
From laid back drawing sessions to structured classes, there's something for everyone on this list!
Hi everyone!
This month the is sharing all of our best recommendations and favorite things.
I’ve decided to focus on lives, workshops, and classes, because creating within a community of like minded people is so motivating! So here are some of my favorites on Substack:
Lives
The illoguild is a collective of kids book illustrators and authors from around the world who are learning and growing together. They host monthly lives that are free to join.
Who is it for? Illustrators and authors who want to pop in and join a supportive group for a monthly creative chat.
My favorite part about it: Because there are illustrators and authors from around the world, there are so many perspectives and ideas that are shared during each monthly live. There is such a wonderful balance of practical knowledge, fun stories, and an encouraging community!
When: the next Illoguild Live is on Monday, July 21 (sign up here)
Cost: Free!
Catch a Sketch with
Who is it for? Anyone who likes to draw and is looking for an accountability group in the morning in the European time zone.
My favorite part about it:
has such supportive energy, and she can make anyone feel so at home. Her drawing sessions are so cozy and encouraging!When:
announces them on her Substack, so subscribe to stay up to date on the next one.Cost: Free!
Ok this one’s not live yet, but… it’s going to be so good!!
Go subscribe for free to stay informed for when it launches!!
with
Who is it for? Artists who are looking for regular sketching sessions with a fabulous host.
My favorite part about it: The way Beth structures these sessions makes everyone feel welcome and capable. It’s such a wonderful space to practice your art!
When: The next sessions are on July 7 and July 8 (sign up here)
Cost: $70/year or $7 monthly
Art Gym is a skill-based workshop for all levels that is co-hosted by
and me!Who is it for? Illustrators who want to level up their drawing skills with focused, monthly workshops.
My favorite part about it: Adam and I alternate planning each workshop, so you really get a good variety of perspectives and fresh ideas. It’s like getting two for one!
When: the next workshop is on Wednesday, July 30th (sign up here)
Cost: $100/year or $20/month
Summer Project Club
And lastly, I’d also love to plug my brand new Summer Project Club, which officially kicks off next week on July 8!
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to make progress on a specific creative project this summer.
My favorite part about it: It’s designed so you actually make real progress on those projects you keep putting off!
When: July to September with 2 lives a month (read more about it here)
Cost: $75/year or $12.50/month
Use the button below to upgrade your membership to include Summer Project Club:
If you’re looking to finish up a project that you keep putting off, you could join Summer Project Club and have it done by the end of September. I’m thinking of working on a wallpaper design that I keep putting on the back burner. It seems like a fun summer project.
Looking for something off of Substack? Then I can’t recommend this class enough:
Illustrating Children’s Books with Make Art That Sells
This is an online class that will teach you everything you need to know about illustrating children’s books. The teachers
and Zoe Tucker are so unbelievably good at what they do! I think this is the 12th time they’ve run the class? That’s how good it is, and it starts next week!Who is it for? Illustrators of all levels who are interested in developing and/or freshening up their kid book portfolio.
My favorite part about it: Seeing the incredibly wide range of art styles. There are hundreds of people in class, but every single character and illustration looks so unique. It’s so inspiring to see all of the variety!
When: July 7 through August 11
Cost: $545
I hope you’ll find some motivation in these lives, classes, and workshops to inspire your creativity this summer! And if there are other groups or classes that you enjoy, add them in the comments! (I welcome you to plug your own things too, I did that above with Summer Project Club ☀️)
Also be sure to sign up for the
live this month on July 21:See you all next week!
Katie
Hi Katie,
Nice to hear this. Where and at what time will these Summerworkshops take place? Can I decide a workplan while going along?
Is my subscription ok, or do I have to add for costs? ☘️🎨☘️☘️🎨🎨☘️
Thank you so much for mentioning class. I’m excited to start!