January 15-March 5, 2026
9am-11:30am (PST) or on your own time

This brand new eight week course is designed for sketchers who want to explore how drawing can be a powerful tool for communication and visual storytelling. Students will develop the ability to make strong editorial choices—focusing on essential elements and bringing clarity to a visual story. A wide range of classic and contemporary examples of reportage illustration as well as exciting field projects will help students develop their own visual voice.

March 16–19, 2026
Location: Setúbal, Portugal

Immersive reportage sketching workshop in Setúbal, Portugal—a perfect blend of practical urban-sketching lessons and a master-class on visual reportage. Over four days, participants of all skill levels will explore the working fishing port, the lively market, and the people whose daily rhythms are shaped by the sea, learning to observe keenly and draw with purpose. We will use on-location sketching and narrative-building guidance to capture both the look and the lived stories of this port town in a visual journal.

March 21–28, 2026
Location: Atelier Clos Mirabel, Jurançon, France

Inspired by the tradition of carnet de voyage and the landscapes once sketched by Eugène Delacroix, you'll learn to capture the essence of place through drawing, watercolor, and visual storytelling. Individualized instruction, cultural immersion, gourmet food, and artistic exploration in a stunning setting– this workshop is a creative and inspirational adventure you'll remember for a lifetime.

April 20-24, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, Mexico
Explore the magic of the American Southwest. Capture the rich, shifting colors of New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes, wander through ghost towns, and meditate on ancient adobe structures and historic missions of Santa Fe.
As a special bonus Santa Fe is celebrating the Route 66 centennial this year–think vintage cars, glowing neon signs, and nostalgic Americana. There will be a lot of visual treasures to capture and your drawing skills will grow exponentially.