Learn Loose Ink and Watercolour Sketching
Discover online sketching courses with Toby Haseler. Learn loose ink and watercolour techniques in just 10 minutes a day. Start your free mini-course today!
with Toby ‘SketchLoose’ Haseler
Top Three Courses
Most popular and best for beginner’s
Beginner’s ink and watercolours
Learn all the ink and watercolour skills you need to fill up your sketchbooks with this online sketching course for beginners. Tackling a diverse range of scenes and subjects.
Instant access course! Includes feedback from Toby.
£69
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Sketching with ink
Learn to use pens and ink in a whole new way. From loose textures and hatching, to inky washes, and how to use varied lines most effectively. This course builds on the skills from the beginner’s course.
Instant access course! Includes feedback from Toby.
£85
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
brand new course
Sketching loose with watercolour pencils
Learn to use watercolour and inktense pencils to create loose and fluid sketches. This course looks at how pencils can be used alone, but also combined with ink sketching.
Bite-sized & easy to fit in • Warm, supportive community
£45
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
How it works
Three steps. That’s it.
1
Enrol in a course
Pick your course, and hit enrol. The checkout will ask for your email address and payment.
2
Check your inbox
You’ll get an email (usually immediate, but can take a couple of minutes) with a link to log in to the course. Click it and you’re in, instant access to all the lessons.
3
Sketch & share
Start sketching with engaging pre-recorded videos, written material, guide, examples and a space to share your art. Take your time, and share your work with the community.
Sketching skills you can take anywhere
Over the last 5+ years I have helped countless artists find their style, and making sketching a positive and important part of their life. The skills we learn together on Sketch Loose’s online sketching courses allow us to sketch inside, outside, on holiday and at home.
Start today and find your art transformed
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Never sketch alone – personal feedback built in
This isn’t a watch-and-hope-for-the-best situation. Many online sketching courses leave you stranded on your own. On SketchLoose you can submit your work in any of the core skills or deep dive courses, and I’ll personally review it – giving you specific, actionable feedback to help you improve. It’s like having a tutor in your pocket, without the tutoring bill. All with the flexibility of a pre-recorded instant access course that activates as soon as you enrol.
Watch the video below where I explain how feedback works:
✍️ Real feedback. Real improvement. From a real person who genuinely loves teaching.
Review spotlight
What people are saying…
Paul M
“I’ve just completed your Beginner’s ink and watercolour course and can’t believe what I’ve achieved. The skills, confidence and hobby really are gifts I can take forward in life!
I can’t wait to try your next course as well as create a lot of my own works too.”
Liz N
“Brilliant course Toby… What more can I say?
The depth and range of the content is outstanding, the process of learning easy to understand, it was fun and challenging at the same time and your feedback as ever was always invaluable.”
Helen G
“I have really enjoyed this course, in fact rather sad that I have now completed it. I have learnt so much and have gained more confidence with my drawing.”
MEET YOUR art INSTRUCTOR
Toby Haseler
Toby has spent over five years helping everyday people find freedom in their sketchbooks, focusing on genuine confidence rather than rigid rules and perfectionism. His relaxed, encouraging approach has helped thousands move from frustrated beginners to regular sketchers who actually enjoy the process.
His courses focus on simple, practical techniques you can put to use right away. Whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or shaking off years of creative rust, Toby offers honest instruction and encouragement that makes progress feel natural, relaxed, and fun.
ARTIST • EDUCATOR • Author • CREATIVE mentor
So, are you ready to enjoy creating?
Sketching has never been more freeing than with the ‘Sketch Loose’ method. Together we don’t just learn to sketch, we learn a positive can-do mindset that will keep you sketching for good.
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