SketchNoting for Changemakers:
Drawn to Change
Are you tired of dense text, generic visuals, and messages that don’t quite land?
SketchNoting is a powerful way to think, process, and communicate ideas visually, helping you connect with your audience in a more human, engaging, and memorable way.
A course designed for researchers, educators and changemakers.
Learn to communicate complex ideas clearly, visually, and with impact.
No drawing skills required. Just curiosity and a willingness to think differently.
On this 9-week, cohort-based course, you will learn how to:
Turn complex ideas into clear, compelling visual notes
Communicate your work in ways that are more accessible, inclusive and tailored to your audience
Summarise dry reports and policy documents to make the core ideas engaging
Capture key insights from meetings, talks and workshops in real time
Use simple visual techniques to enhance understanding and retention
Bring fresh perspective and clarity to the messages that matter to you and your community
You don’t need to be 'good at drawing'!
This course is about visual thinking and communication, not artistic talent.
You’ll start with simple building blocks and develop the confidence to use them effectively in your work.
What you’ll gain
Build a practical, repeatable SketchNoting approach
Develop your own visual language and style
Create a body of work you can use in real contexts
Gain confidence in sharing ideas visually
You’ll learn through a combination of:
Weekly lessons
Guided practice
Reflection and experimentation
Learning alongside a supportive cohort
Learn with expert guidance
The course is led by Dr Vicky Bowskill, multi-award-winning artist, environmental scientist and visual storyteller. With a neurodivergent sparkle, Vicky's work focuses on helping people communicate complex environmental and social issues in ways that are more accessible, inclusive and engaging.
A different way to communicate
In a world shaped by AI, information overload, and increasing complexity, the ability to communicate ideas clearly, simply, and authentically is more valuable than ever.
SketchNoting offers a way to bring a human, thoughtful, and creative approach to your work – supporting deeper understanding and more meaningful engagement.
A supportive learning experience
You’ll be learning alongside a small group of peers in a space that is:
Supportive
Encouraging
Focused on growth, not perfection
There is plenty of room to grow whether you are completely new or already experimenting with visual thinking.
Ready to begin?
If you want to communicate your ideas more clearly, connect more effectively with your audience, and develop a practical creative skill you can use every day – join us.
Don’t just be the change, draw it into existence!
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