Build a practical & beautiful sketchbook routine

Regular sketching or journaling (or both) is one of the best ways to support your well-being, develop your creativity, and hone your skills. This set of 3 classes will show you how to design your own routine and provides tutorials and ideas on how to fill your sketchbook.

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Sketchbook Drawing (Set of 3) | Course

Sketchbook Drawing (Set of 3) | Course

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This set offers three classes in one:
  • Design Your Daily Pages
  • Introduction to Mindful Drawing
  • Introduction to Illustrated Journaling

When you purchase standalone access to this class, you will get a PDF with a custom link to join the class through Mimochai Studio. 

This class is also included with the Mimochai Studio Artist-level membership. Learn more here.

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Nurture your creativity with a sketchbook routine

This set of 3 classes includes Design Your Daily Pages, Intro to Illustrated Journaling, and Mindful Drawing 101. We'll cover:

  • Selecting tools that fit your goals and maximize your chances of using your sketchbook
  • Customizing a routine that you love and stick with
  • Go-to themes so you always know what to write or draw
  • Full-length tutorial + demos on Mindful Drawing & Illustrated Journaling

What You'll Learn

  • Design Your Daily Pages: Drawing Ideas, Journaling Prompts, and Practice Tips

    1. The many benefits of daily journaling and sketching (i.e. what I call Daily Pages) 
    2. Common approaches to Daily Pages that you can tailor to your goals 
    3. How to design a routine that achieves your goals and is realistic based on considerations such as writing and drawing tool selection, sketchbook and notebook features, pre-made journals with prompts, and go-to themes so you always know what to write or draw 

  • Draw Your Life: Intro to Illustrated Journaling

    1. How I turn my week into an illustrated journal entry
    2. Planning different types of layouts, with LOTS of examples
    3. Basic drawing tips and advice
    4. Access to lots of examples for inspiration!

  • Mindful Drawing 101: Guided Prompts for Creative Self-Care

    1. Basic principles of mindful drawing 
    2. The benefits of mindful drawing  
    3. Beginning your drawing in the present moment
    4. Prompts to engage your senses and connect you to the environment 
    5. Prompts to help you reflect on gratitude and self-compassion 
    6. Top-down drawing demonstrations for guidance 

"This course immediately inspired me. I've always found it hard to justify investing time in practicing art and design. With this weekly project, it's a way to capture beautiful memories, stretch creativity, and practice useful skills. I'm very excited to get started myself!"

Alexandra S., Student

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Downloadable Workbook & Worksheets

This class set includes:

  • A Daily Pages downloadable worksheet to help you design your sketchbook routine
  • A list of my go-to sketchbook tools
  • Illustrated journaling templates
  • Mindful drawing template

Watch the Trailer for Design Your Daily Pages (Class 1 of 3)

"I LOVED this class. It was short and straight to the point, as well as really focusing on the learners level of art, journaling etc. Mimi Chao makes sure that the students don't feel intimidated by starting something new, or feel like they can't draw. I felt so comfortable to start my own journal. Thank you :D"

Cynthia L., Student

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Sketchbook Drawing (Set of 3) | Course

$49.00 USD
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FAQ

How can I watch this class?

There are three ways to watch these classes:

The videos are the same but you can ask questions and get direct feedback by purchasing from Mimochai!

Is this course a live event?

No, this is a pre-recorded set of videos that you can watch on-demand at any time.

How long will it take to complete these classes?

The 3 classes in this set have the following amount of recorded video:

  • Design Your Daily Pages (44m)
  • Intro to Illustrated Journaling (35m)
  • Mindful Drawing 101 (1h 25m)

However, it will take some time to establish your sketchbook routine and try out illustrated journaling and mindful drawing, so take your time and enjoy the process! :)

Intro to Illustrated Journaling:

Mindful Drawing 101:

What materials do you use in the class?

I use both traditional tools (e.g., pencil, paper sketchbook) and digital tools (iPad, Apple Pencil, Procreate) for the demos in these classes. You can take the class with whatever tools you prefer. In Design Your Daily Pages, we will go over selecting a set of tools that are practical and enjoyable for you to use in your sketchbook.

Does this course have subtitles?

No, but we are working on offering subtitles in the future. The audio is in English.

How long will I have access to the course?

If you purchase it individually from Mimochai, you will have access forever. If you access it as part of the Studio Artist membership in Mimochai Studio or a Skillshare membership, you will have access while your subscription is active.

Is there a refund policy?

If you are not satisfied with the course, please email us within 14 days of purchase to request a refund.

Will I learn how to draw?

No this is not a drawing class. Please see Drawing Foundations for that. These classes teach how to develop and maintain a sketchbook habit, and ways to fill your sketchbook with illustrated journal entries and mindful drawing practice.

Questions? Ask us anything 💛

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