Welcome to AccessArt: Sketchbooks
Whoever you are, and whichever audiences you work with, we hope you’ll enjoy exploring the Sketchbook section of AccessArt.
Find out more about the AccessArt ethos and approach, build your understanding of using sketchbooks for drawing exercises and projects, and develop the skills to help facilitate an exciting and varied exploration of how sketchbooks can be used to enrich creativity in others.
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How does AccessArt Approach Sketchbooks?
At AccessArt we believe that in whatever setting, where sketchbooks thrive, creativity thrives.
We believe first and foremost that sketchbooks are a place for expression and ownership.
We believe sketchbooks should put the learner at the centre of their learning journey.
Your sketchbook journey should be full of energy and momentum!
Making and Buying Sketchbooks
Expand what a sketchbook is and can be by making or adapting bought sketchbooks. Personalising sketchbooks is a great way to start a sketchbook with the feeling of ownership!
Watch these videos to discover a range of ways to make and alter sketchbooks.
Expand your understanding of sketchbooks
Explore these resources aimed at helping you understand how you might introduce sketchbooks to learners
Sketchbooks as a Tool to Enable Personalised Learning
Sketchbook activities, behaviours and skills
Sketchbooks and Thinking skills
Explore Artists Sketchbooks
Find out how sketchbooks used by some different kinds of artists
Jo Blaker
Scarlett Rebecca
Sketchbooks in the community
Explore Sketchbooks by Setting
Find resources and ideas to help build your sketchbook practice according to your setting
Sketchbooks for ages 3 to 11
Sketchbooks for ages 11-16
Sketchbooks in the community
