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Are you looking for a supportive, creative community where you can draw with like-minded artists, develop your own visual language, and play freely in your sketchbook through inspiring challenges?
This could be the perfect place for you.
Ready to join? Sign up here.
Looking forward to drawing with you soon,
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Two videos a month + possible bonus content
Here you can access an archive of 30+ Sketchbook Challenges, six years' worth of sketchbook tours, and endless materials advice. Each month I'll share two new videos, which could be -
My favourite materials
New materials I've discovered
Sketchbook Tour
Sketchbook Challenge
Before and After Videos
PLUS access to 1 x Co-Working Call happening every month
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Patreon is an online subscription platform with no long-term contract. Subscriptions start at £5. Members get access to an archive of six years of videos, plus monthly updates and additional exclusive content.
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✺ Live Drawing Calls with different themes (replays available).
✺ CoWorking Calls, to set intentions and work together
✺ Sketchbook Tours, looking at past and present sketchbooks
✺ Sketchbook Challenges, where I'll break down ways I approach image making so you can work these into your own creative practice.
✺ And so much more.
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Still unsure? Check out a collection of free videos here - https://www.patreon.com/collection/1584911?view=expanded
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Ready to sign up? Join me here https://www.patreon.com/cw/emmacarlisle
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Two videos a month + possible bonus contentHere you can access an archive of 30+ Sketchbook Challenges, six years' worth of sketchbook tours, and endless materials advice. Each month I'll share two new videos, which could be -
My favourite materials
New materials I've discovered
Sketchbook Tour
Sketchbook Challenge
Before and After Videos
1 x Co-Working Call happening every month
PLUS
1 × 1.5hr Online Drawing Session hosted on Zoom - recording uploaded within 48hrs.
Process and Development Video - each month I’ll share behind the scenes of what I’m working on in my sketchbook, screen printing or personal project.
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Two videos a month + possible bonus contentHere you can access an archive of 30+ Sketchbook Challenges, six years' worth of sketchbook tours, and endless materials advice. Each month I'll share two new videos, which could be -
My favourite materials
New materials I've discovered
Sketchbook Tour
Sketchbook Challenge
Before and After Videos
1 x Co-Working Call happening every month
1 × 1.5hr Online Drawing Session hosted on Zoom - recording uploaded within 48hrs.
Process and Development Video - each month I’ll share behind the scenes of what I’m working on in my sketchbook, screen printing or personal project.
PLUS
2 × 1hr Online Drawing Session hosted on Zoom - recording uploaded within 48hrs.
Sketchbook Shares - a place to come and share your work and get feedback from a supportive small group - hosted on zoom.
It’s been a joy to teach in the UK and Europe over the past few years at beautiful locations with some incredible women.
My next retreat is sold out, and I’m taking a little break from retreats in 2027.
Want to be the first to hear about all future retreats? Sign up to my mailing list.
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My style of teaching is to help you develop your own visual language and voice. By the end of the week, it's always amazing to see the different directions people's work has taken. Last year, whilst we were in Scotland, I reminded our lovely group that these retreats aren't just a week-long exploration into their work, but that the workshops and classes are designed to go beyond this week and will hopefully continue to feed into their work weeks, months, and years after the retreat has finished.
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Find out more about UpTrek here
If you have any questions, the best way to get a quick and informed reply would be to get in touch with UpTrek by writing an email at contact@uptrek.comor https://uptrek.com/contact
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"Emma was excellent!! She really adapts to everyone’s individual needs, and what I especially love about her teaching is how encouraging she is, regardless of my capabilities. She’s really a very special teacher." (Scotland, 2025)
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"Amazing venue, food, people and art. This is my second retreat with Emma and I continue to grow as a result of her guidance." (Scotland, 2025)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Such a wonderful experience! Emma is an amazing teacher, gentle and encouraging but also inspiring. She created a space to allow everyone the chance to learn in their own way and was very giving of her time to everyone. The venue was spectacular, in a glorious location and the team couldn’t have been more lovely and helpful. Together it made for a wonderful workshop week that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. I’m so glad I attended and the experience will stay with me for a long time." (France, 2024)
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"Emma's role as a teacher was truly exceptional, leaving a lasting impression on me. Her dedication to imparting knowledge and her generosity with art supplies were just some of the qualities that made her an extraordinary mentor. She has a deep understanding of art, techniques, and the creative process and a genuine desire to nurture the artistic growth of everyone there. Emma's relaxed teaching included a huge injection of encouragement and support which led to confidence building." (France, 2023)Ready to sign up? Join me here https://www.patreon.com/cw/emmacarlisle
