Travel Sketching FAQ

Travel Sketching Live Version 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Live Version of Travel Sketching?

A Live Version is a chance to work through the Travel Sketching course with a group of sketchers from around the world. Together we’ll work through the course and keep each other motivated and inspired!

Each week you will be prompted to move on to the next section of the course and there will be 3 bonus livestreams so that you can ask questions in real time and see mini demos related to the weeks content.

When does it start? How long will it go for?

The Live Version will start on Wednesday 16 April 2025. The classroom and content is accessible from the time of purchase, so prior to the start date you might like to work through the Intro lessons.

The course will last for 3 weeks, and the classroom will remain open so that you can return to the lessons and exercises whenever you like.
Each week, a new part of the course will be released following this schedule:

Work through the Introduction section prior to 16 April
Wed 16 April – Part 1: Lines (1 week)
Wed 23 April – Part 2: Shapes (1 week)
Wed 30 April – Part 3: Layers (1 week)

An email will be sent out on Wednesdays at 8pm Sydney, Australia time to let you know that it’s time to move onto the next lesson.

Live Teaching sessions

There will be 3 YouTube weekly livestreams presented during the Live Version of the course. Livestreams will be held at alternating time slots to accommodate people in all time zones.

Livestreams will be directly related to the current section of the course and contain a combination of recaps of the main concepts, additional mini demos and a chance to have your questions answered in real-time. The livestreams replays will also be available in the classroom permanently after the event.

Livestream Schedule:
Livestream 1: Wed 23 April: 9am Sydney (AEST) Tues 22 April: 11pm (GMT), 7pm (EDT), 4pm (PDT)
Livestream 2: Tues 29 April: 8pm Sydney (AEST), 10am (GMT), 6am (EDT), 3am (PDT)
Livestream 3: Wed 7 May: 9am Sydney (AEST) Tues 6 May: 11pm (GMT), 7pm (EDT), 4pm (PDT)

Sign up for Travel Sketching today!

Travel Sketching starts 16th April 2025

work through the course over 3 weeks

with an inspiring group of sketchers from all around the world!

Will the course be live or pre-recorded?

Both! Travel Sketching will contain pre-recorded on-demand videos, livestream replays and 3 bonus livestreams (replays will be saved to classroom).

You can watch the video lessons and livestream replays any time that suits you.

Can I participate even though I am in a different time zone to Sydney, Australia?

Yes! You can log into the classroom at any time to view the lessons (pre-recorded videos), ask questions and/or upload your work.

Will I have lifetime access?

Yes! Once you sign up you have lifetime access to all the Travel Sketching lessons, the classroom (including assignment galleries and forums) and all livestream replays (with chat replays as well).

You also will have free access to all future Travel Sketching group events (Group Self-Paced versions and Live Versions of the course).

Is there anything I need to do before the Live Version starts?

If you sign up before 16 April 2025, there are a few intro exercises to do.

What materials will I need for the course?

Full materials details are here.

I prefer to work at my own pace, can I do that?

Yes, of course! This timetable is totally optional and you can work through the lessons whenever it suits you.

Teacher Interaction during the Live Version

During the Live Version of this course Liz will be in the classroom at some point each day (Monday – Saturday) looking at the work uploaded and answering questions Please note: Liz will not be commenting on individual homework.

There will be 3 YouTube livestreams presented during the Live Version of the course.

But the really special part of a Live Version is the interaction which occurs in the classroom between participants! You will be part of a very special inspiring group of sketchers who will be there to cheer you on!

Do I need to travel to do the course?

This course has been designed to teach you techniques for sketching while traveling with others. However, these concepts can be used for sketching in any situation. In fact, I encourage everyone to develop these techniques while out and about in their local area.

What happens after the Live Version finishes?

If you get behind during the 3 week period of the Live Version, you can finish off the lessons at any time.

The classroom will become quieter but there will always be some people working through the lessons. And yes, you have lifetime access so you can come back to the lessons whenever you want as well as join in future Foundations Group Events.

Who is the Travel Sketching Course for?

Travel Sketching is for sketchers of all levels of experience who want to sketch more when they are on the go.

If you are a beginner, this Travel Sketching course will teach you some simple ways of sketching and will introduce you to the most important drawing and observation skills you need to sketch anything. These concepts are expanded in more detail inside my Foundations course, so if you have time now, working through the first few lessons of Foundations will be great preparation. However, you do not need any sketching experience to do Travel Sketching.

If you sketch regularly at home but struggle to sketch when you travel, this course will teach you techniques for sketching on the go or in a spare moment. You’ll develop strategies for simplifying complex scenes into a few lines, shapes, or layers, giving you the confidence to sketch more.

If you are a more experienced sketcher, this Travel Sketching course will show you how to sketch more with less and simply capture the essence of a place. You’ll also learn how to incorporate more dry media into your work.