Sketchbook Space

Who's Using Sketchbooks?

I use sketchbooks first to get my text finalised, and then to brainstorm how I might present a poem visually, what I might leave out, what form would best suit the poem’s content? Avalanche has been made into a painting, a hanging, a picture book, and is part of a radio play. Why is Pride important? has been made into a poster poem, performed,... [Read more of this review]

Linda Gomez, Aquatone Dog, www.lindagomez.co.uk We just wanted to add a request aimed at those who are in the priviledged position of leading, guiding or facilitating others. We’d like to encourage you to take the opportunity to lead by example, by using sketchbooks yourselves. All the benefits outlined in this site apply equally to leaders, teachers... [Read more of this review]

“Sketchbook Space has inspired me to set up a course for our Just the Ticket project called ‘Sketchy’. It’s still in the planning stages, but my idea is to enable participants to create their own sketchbook from scratch – make the paper and bind the book themselves. I would then invite various artists to run day workshops... [Read more of this review]

As a freelance arts and health practitioner working mainly in community mental health I’d love to explore some of the sketchbook ideas in my work with adults. I’ve seen how journal writing can be beneficial when moving through difficult times and would like to find out more about ways to incorporate visual materials. There’s potential... [Read more of this review]

I am in a great position where I work in a small but wonderful gallery which allows all of us everyday to create workshops and encourage the visitors of all ages to get inspired by the collection, the exhibitions.the building, and the surrounding areas. My passion for using sketchbooks has been used to it’s full extent and every possible audience... [Read more of this review]