DesignMatters Creative Sketchbooks

Course Overview
Creative Sketchbooks is an exciting new course aimed at any artist, designer or craftsperson who wishes to develop their skills when working in sketchbooks. While exploring different themes students will work not only in ready-made sketchbooks but will also learn how to make their own books offering limitless creative potential! During the course we'll cover ways to gather inspiring visual material and record it using techniques ranging from drawing, print, painting, collage and more. The resulting work will form a unique and personal resource for future work which could be developed towards any fine art or craft route, or simply to enjoy as beautiful, colour-filled journals. This course is ideal for beginners or more advanced students requiring a structured framework within which to develop creative skills and good practice. Creative Sketchbooks can be studied independently as a short course or you may find it the ideal way to supplement your knowledge and portfolio towards another course being studied elsewhere. No previous art or design experience is required - we'll guide you through every technique step by step and share with you everything you need to know.

What will I make?
Two sketchbooks filled with a variety of techniques including drawing, print, collage, stencilling. One book will be a conventional ready-made book which we will provide in your Art Kit, the other will be made from scratch using simple bookbinding techniques.

How long will the course take?
Enrolment at DesignMatters for Creative Sketchbooks will be valid for one year. Within that timeframe you can work at your own pace and take the whole of the period or complete the course more quickly if you prefer. We advise that you should allow between 8-9 months to complete Creative Sketchbooks. If you can devote sufficient time to your course work it's perfectly possible to complete the course in less time.

How do I enrol?
We're sorry, but this course is now full. If you've already contacted us and received an enrolment form then you are welcome to proceed with enrolment. We will announce on this page when new places become available.

What Qualification does this course lead to?
On completion of this course you'll receive a confirmation letter from us. On completion of each Module you'll also receive an indepth evaluation from your personal tutor. Please note that this is not a City & Guilds accredited course.