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[Save the date] Sketching Retreat 2026
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Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com It’s official - Sketching Retreat is coming back again in October 2026 and the preparations are in full swing! Don't know what Sketching Retreat is all about? I'll let the past attendees give you a hint: Sketching Retreat is a FREE 6-day online event with more than 50+ short & practical pre-recorded video workshops on architectural and urban sketching, drawing & watercolor painting from your favourite artists, architects, designers, and instructors! --- This year's dates of the event are October 27 - November 1, 2026.---
PRO TIP: We’ll open the registrations at the beginning of October and the VIPs will be able to watch all the videos before the event even starts (+ keep life-time access to everything).
Last year was absolutely phenomenal and the event was joined by over 22,000+ attendees 🤯 👇 Click below to watch a trailer video for the last year [Youtube] This year, I've got already a few legendary instructors lined up for you, however as always... I wanted you to get involved as well since the whole event is for YOU ;) So I have two quick questions: 1️⃣ Which instructor would you like to see present a workshop this year? A name, an Instagram handle, a website link - anything I can follow up on. 2️⃣ What topic would you love to see covered? Perspective, sketching people, watercolor, composition, urban sketching on location, ink and line work, colour, sketching interiors, iPad and Procreate, Morpholio Trace... or something nobody teaches yet and you wish they did.
ACTION STEP: Hit reply with a name, a topic, or both. I read every reply and I'll do my best to get those workshops on the schedule.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions! This is going to be again the online drawing event of the year and your help and participation is much appreciated! Cheers,
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