Zero to Sixty Sketchbook School

Zero to Sixty is not your typical drawing course. Whereas most programs focus only on how-to-draw skills, such as perspective or shading, this curriculum covers what-to-draw skills, which are the biggest, untapped opportunities most artists have to improve. Most of us only have 10 or 15 minutes to draw at a time, especially on the go, but too often that is spent on guesswork. That’s where we’ll take a step back and study themes from illustration, cinema, and design so you can make simple, effective decisions on the spot. Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll develop a playbook that you can use to sketch anything, anywhere, and you’ll learn the best ways to practice to get the most out of your time. In doing so, you’ll be on a new creative trajectory next month that saves you years of frustration down the line. Your progress will accelerate, and you’ll feel confident drawing better, faster, and more often.

Zero to Sixty takes place online, but offers far more than a pile of videos you watch in your own time. Instead, we'll work together in both small group and 1-1 settings so you can cover as much ground as possible over the next month. Each week focuses on one of five core lessons, which is explained over a live video call (Tuesdays 8 PM EST).​ These are recorded and shared afterward. You'll then receive a corresponding assignment that takes about 2 hours to complete. As you work on each assignment, you'll have access to open office hours on Thursdays (noon and 7 PM EST) and a private Slack community with other artists. If you miss a session, don't worry. People have taken Zero to Sixty around the world with varying schedules, and we've always found ways to complete the material.

If you miss a session, don't worry. People have taken Zero to Sixty around the world with varying schedules. In each instance, we've found a way to make sure you leave the program with the tools you need to draw anything, anywhere.

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Zero to Sixty is designed to be challenging but accomplishable, even if you have a busy schedule. Outside of our weekly meeting times, expect to draw for about 2 hours each week or about 20 minutes per day. If you fall behind, don't worry. We'll find a way for you to catch up and finish the course strong.

Like any true drawing course, Zero to Sixty can be completed with basic materials: a large sketchbook (or loose copy paper), a pack of index cards, and any old pen that flows well. You'll receive a short list of recommendations upon registration.

Zero to Sixty is an observational drawing course with material that overlaps with urban sketching, comics, animation, and reportage illustration. But, rather than learn a style, you will develop your own approach to these disciplines that leverages your unique strengths, values, and interests.

We're confident you'll love the program, even if it's challenging at times. 100% of students have said so, according to our exit survey. But if for any reason you finish the course and believe it wasn't worth the hype, simply let us know, and we'll help with a refund.