Sketchnote for Adults Online in Germany
Learn to sketchnote! In 1.5h online sessions, turn words into visuals with icons, layouts & color. No art skills needed—just pen & paper.
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About this class
Course Structure: Online Sketchnote Class
Format: 1.5 hours per session (live online)
Tools needed: Pen, paper (or tablet if you prefer digital)
Session Flow
Warm-Up (10 min)
- Quick drawing exercises to loosen up
- Simple shapes, icons, or fun doodles
Core Lesson + Practice (65 min)
- Step-by-step intro to the session's theme
- Examples
- Live demonstrations
- Time for personal exploration
Break after 40-45 mins (5 mins)
- Hands-on activity (e.g., sketchnoting a short story, podcast clip, or brainstorming ideas)
- Time for personal exploration
Show & Share (5 min)
- Participants share their sketchnotes (optional)
- Feedback and tips
Wrap-Up (5 min)
- Key takeaways
- Homework
Details to remember
Duration: 1h30
Online
English
What to bring to the class
Materials you should prepare for this class:
- Notebook or sketchbook or paper
- Black pen or fine-liner
- Colored pens or markers
- Pencil and eraser
- Ruler (optional)
- Comfortable workspace with good lighting
What is included in the class?
- Live Instruction & Demonstrations
- Step-by-step guidance on sketchnoting techniques
- Demonstrations of shapes, icons, lettering, layouts, and visual metaphors
- Real-time feedback as participants draw along
- Structured Lesson Plans
- Each 1.5-hour session is carefully planned with clear learning objectives
- Topics progress from basic skills → creative storytelling → personal projects
- Interactive Exercises
- Hands-on drawing exercises during class
- Speed drills and challenges to practice icons, arrows, and lettering
- Visual storytelling exercises based on personal experiences, trips, or books
- Personalized Feedback & Support
- Teacher reviews individual sketchnotes
- Suggestions for improvement in layout, clarity, and creativity
- Tips for developing a personal sketchnote toolkit
- Resources & Materials
- Example sketches and reference images
- Templates for layouts, grids, mind maps, and banners
- Suggested exercises to practice between sessions
- Q&A & Reflection
- Time to ask questions and clarify techniques
- Group sharing and reflection on sketches for inspiration
- Guidance on Final Projects
- Support for creating a personal or seasonal sketchnote project
- Assistance with compiling icons, fonts, colors, and layouts
Teamevents and groups
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What you’ll do in the class
Each session works as a standalone class or part of a weekly journey (Please check the schedule below).
| Date | Topic | Focus Areas |
| 12/01/2026 | Introduction to Sketchnoting | Basic shapes, lines, connectors · Visual alphabet · Practicing simple layouts |
| 09/02/2026 | Small Joys in Winter | Mindful moments · Gratitude · Cozy rituals · Finding light in dark days |
| 02/03/2026 | Signs of Change | New beginnings · Letting go · Growth mindset · Small shifts |
| 09/03/2026 | Planting Seeds for the Year | Intentions · Habits to build · Skills to grow · Long-term goals |
| 16/03/2026 | Spring Awakening | Nature symbols · Fresh color palettes · Light & movement |
| 23/03/2026 | From Stuck to Moving | Momentum · Taking first steps · Overcoming resistance |
| 30/03/2026 | Visual Metaphors | Turning abstract ideas into drawings · Practice with abstract concepts · Building a metaphor bank |
| 06/04/2026 | April Showers, Creative Powers | Rain patterns · Mood & weather · Flow · Color experiments |
| 13/04/2026 | Sketchnoting Myself & My Interests | Personal icons · Hobbies · Favorite things |
| 20/04/2026 | My Last Trip / Vacation | Places visited · Memories · Travel highlights |
| 27/04/2026 | A Day in My Life | Daily routines · Timeline layout · Key events |
| 04/05/2026 | Dreams & Goals | Future plans · Visual goal mapping · Motivational symbols |
| 11/05/2026 | My Favorite Book / Movie / Show | Key scenes · Characters · Lessons learned |
| 18/05/2026 | My Workspace / Home Environment | Desk setup · Organization · Visual inventory |
| 25/05/2026 | Gratitude Jar | Skills acquired · Reflections · Reflections |
| 01/06/2025 | Plans for summer | Goals · Travel ideas · Habits · Things to try |
| 08/06/2025 | Summer Morning Routines | Energy boosters · Healthy habits · Slow living · Daily rituals |
| 15/06/2026 | Ways to Calm Yourself | Personal project · Reflections · Lessons learned |
| 22/06/2026 | Summer Creativity Boost | New ideas · Passion projects · Inspiration sources · Flow state |
| 29/06/2026 | Summer Memories & Moments | Gratitude · Highlights · Photos & symbols · Storytelling |
Who is the class suitable for?
- Professionals who want to take engaging meeting notes, present ideas visually, or make information more memorable.
- Students & Lifelong Learners – who want to improve study notes, summarize lectures, or boost creativity in learning.
- Trainers, Teachers & Coaches – who want to explain concepts visually, make lessons interactive, and capture group discussions.
- Creatives & Journalers – who enjoy doodling, visual diaries, or exploring new ways of self-expression.
- Beginners – no drawing skills required; perfect for anyone curious about combining words and visuals.
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I am Alina, an experienced watercolor and sketchnote artist. I've taught workshops in Vietnam and Germany, organized exhibitions, and worked as an art therapist, with extensive global travel experience.
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Latest reviews:
Regina C.
Verifizierter Kauf
Another nice sketching evening. Alina is always thinking about new challenges and thus leads them positively. I'm happy with my result again. Again such a nice evening with new challenges. Hanns Alina for new inspiration!
March 3, 2026
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Regina C.
Verifizierter Kauf
Another nice sketching evening. Alina is always thinking about new challenges and thus leads them positively. I'm happy with my result again.
Again such a nice evening with new challenges. Hanns Alina for new inspiration!
March 03, 2026
Regina C.
Verifizierter Kauf
Alina: Best Sketch Note Teacher with Great Sense of Humor!
Alina is super friendly and motivating! The course structure is great: from basics to repainting to your own little story and everything in 1.5 hours without the hustle and bustle. That was great! Thank you so much — until next time!
Join in, I had the privilege of a private lesson, but Alina deserves a lot more students and it's more fun together...
I loved the concept of the course, from basics to my own sketch with my own story in one session - lovely. See you again!
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February 09, 2026
Irene K.
Verifizierter Kauf
Superbly structured course with great explanations and exercises to understand.
December 08, 2025
