December 1-24 . All Skill Levels
Sketch Your Way Through Advent – with Toby and Colin
24 daily bite-sized tutorials designed to banish perfectionism, spark joy, and fill your sketchbook with loose, festive art. Ideal for beginners and experienced sketchers alike.
You can sketch at your own pace everyday, catch up over a quiet weekend, and revisit the lessons again as often as you like.
£24
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Two tutors, 24 prompts, and at least one video every day.
Here is a light hearted intro/guide to the course
How it works
Three steps. That’s it.
1
Sign up today
Enrol to get instant access to your welcome hub, supply list, and warm-up guide before December arrives.
2
Weekly video drops
Your first week of festive sketching unlocks on 1st December. Every week of Advent brings new prompts and step-by-step videos straight to your student portal.
3
Sketch & share
Work through the prompts at your own pace, enjoy mindful drawing, and share your creations with #SketchAdvent.
You can share your sketches inside the student area and on social media using the community hashtag #SketchAdvent to connect with fellow sketchers around the world.
Art from the course
This is just a small selection of the 24 scenes and prompts we’ll encounter together through advent in this delightfully festive sketching challenge and course.
In this course you’ll get 24 different prompts, and at least one video every day showing you how we would approach it.
Course Introduction
Preview a prompt!
December 2nd – ‘Pine Cone’
Watch the full free preview lesson here
What You’ll Need
Here’s a simple kit that’ll see you through the whole course, nothing expensive, nothing you won’t use. If you have any questions after reading this list just email me: toby@sketchloose.co.uk
Both Colin and Toby are using A5 watercolour paper, folded in half to create an A6 size Christmas card! You might also choose to fill up a sketchbook page with each daily prompt.
300gsm paper is best as it handles wet media without buckling.
A range of fine liners from 0.1–0.8mm, or a fountain pen with permanent ink (check the supplies link for details on safe inks to use).
A set of watercolours, the Cotman or Meden ranges are great starting points and won’t break the bank. Any starter set of 8-12 colours will be perfectly fine.
A couple of brushes: a small round brush (e.g. size 6-8) and something bigger e.g. a 1/2 inch flat and size 12 round brush is a great mix to have to try different techniques as well.
Who is ‘Sketch Advent’ for?
“Christmas is so busy, and you never get a chance to be creative”
Sketch Advent is built to be your daily 10-minute creative breather amidst the holiday hustle. It is perfect for:
- Busy creatives who don’t have hours to spare and need quick, bite-sized daily prompts.
- Complete beginners who want a low-pressure, encouraging way to start drawing without fear of making mistakes.
- Experienced sketchers looking for a fun daily challenge and fresh seasonal inspiration.
- Anyone making holiday cards who wants charming, handmade illustrations ready to gift to friends and family.
⭐ 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you buy the course and it’s not right for you, email me within 14 days and I’ll refund you in full. No questions asked.
Do I need drawing experience, or is this suitable for beginners?
Sketch Advent is designed for all skill levels, especially beginners. Toby and Colin’s loose sketching style focuses on letting go of perfectionism, embracing wobbly lines, and enjoying the process. You do not need any formal background in drawing or painting to jump in.
How much time does each sketch take?
December is always packed, so every prompt and video is deliberately bite-sized, designed to take just 7 to 15 minutes. It is meant to be a relaxing pause in your day, not another chore on your holiday to-do list.
How do the lessons work and when do they unlock?
You receive access to your student area immediately upon sign-up. Then, on 1st December, the first batch of video tutorials goes live. You will receive an email reminder as each weekly bundle unlocks throughout the month so you can follow along easily.
What if I fall behind during the busy holidays?
You have ongoing, lifetime access to all the videos and prompt guides. There is no pressure to draw every single day in real time. You can sketch at your own pace, catch up over a quiet weekend, or revisit the lessons again next festive season.
Can I make actual Christmas cards from these lessons?
Yes! Many of the seasonal prompts are sized and styled specifically so you can paint directly onto blank greeting cards or gift tags to share with family and friends.
Where can I share my sketches and see what others are creating?
You can share your sketches inside the student area and on social media using the community hashtag #SketchAdvent to connect with fellow sketchers around the world.
Sketch Advent
Sketch Your Way Through Advent – with Toby and Colin
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