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Revitalize your creative practice with INSPIRATION, TIPS and TECHNIQUES from the experts!

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Revitalize your creative practice with INSPIRATION, TIPS and TECHNIQUES from the experts!

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“This was my first Sketchbook Revival, and I was so very impressed with the quality and diversity of the offerings. I can’t wait to do it all again next year!”

Jan G

“I learned sooo much and had a blast trying out everyone’s workshop instructions. I LOVE working in my sketchbook now, and see that I can do so much with them. Most of mine have sat empty, but no more.”

Sonia Myers

Look at some of the amazing Binge Fest artists!

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Alexandra Finta

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Amanda Grace

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Amber Kuileimailani Bonnici

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Amy Maricle

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Anna Battle

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Anne Butera

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Anne Leuck

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Barbara Baumann

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Bodhi Simpson

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Bonnie Christine

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Carla Sonheim

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Caylee Grey

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Charlie O'Shields

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Chetna Mehta

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Christine Elder

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Courtney Cerruti

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Cynthia Hauk

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Danny Gregory

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David Drazil

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Deb Putnoi

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Esté MacLeod

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Faith Evans-Sills

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Helen Wells

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Ida Andersen Lang

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Ildy Karsay

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Jake Parker

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Jeanne Oliver

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Jessica Abel

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Jessica Swift

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Joanne Sharpe

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Joy Ting

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Julia Bausenhardt

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Juliet Meeks

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Karen Stamper

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Kelly Hoernig

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Kiala Givehand

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Koosje Koene

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Laly Mille

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Lucia Leyfield

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Marenthe Otten

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Mary Beth Shaw

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Melanie Rivers

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Melissa Lee

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Miriam Schulman

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Montine Blank

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Neesha Merani

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Nina Rycroft

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Noah Scalin

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Noopur Thakur

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Olga Sorokina

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Rachael Taylor

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Rachel Hazell

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Rachel Rose

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Rakefet Hadar

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Rayna Campbell

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Renee Mueller

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Robyn McClendon

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Sarah Matthews

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Sarah Simon

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Shari Blaukopf

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Shelley Klammer

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Shubhashree Sangameswaran (Shub)

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Suhita Shirodkar

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Susan Chiang

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Susan Yeates

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Tamara Laporte

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Taniah Ahmed

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Terry Runyan

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Tiffany Sharpe

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Tina Mundelsee

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Tom Hart

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Traci Bautista

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Trupti Karjinni

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Val Webb

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Wendy Hollender

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Whitney Freya

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Karen Abend, host

“The teachers were unique in every way and offered their gifts generously to us. I learned about new materials, styles, techniques, and options for tools to use in my own work and I was inspired by each one of the presenters. Your introductions of each person, along with your working right along with us, made it seem doable for someone like me, who needed lots of examples and encouragement.”

Carol Compton

“Sketchbook Revival has put me on a new road with my art – or more specifically, it put me on a lot of new roads, broadening my practice enormously. I now try a large number of techniques, with more courage than ever before. My willingness to just follow an impulse feels so freeing. It has also given me the confidence to start to teach mixed media classes locally. I love it.”

Tricia St. Clair

“I have been enjoying each session and being exposed to different approaches to art. I am normally someone whose evenings are rather uneventful and nonproductive. Thank you for this program that gives me something to look forward to each evening. Who knows…maybe now that I see I can create art after dark…that I can still look forward to taking that time for myself and my art practice.”

Rita Griffiths

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“Thank you so very much for Sketchbook Revival; it was nothing short of awesome! My creativity has been dormant for decades, and Sketchbook Revival reminds me that it will wake up again. Sketchbook Revival is like a creativity lifeline, which I am very grateful for. I look forward to the activities with eager excitement.”

Lynn

“You and the artists were so full of joy! I learnt so much, and each lesson was so enriching and inspiring. I have been continuing daily, even if for 10 minutes. I will never be bored or ‘lonely’ again!”

Coral, Queensland, Australia

“I so appreciate you and the wonderful Sketchbook revival. I find the experience to be one of the most inspiring out there. I end up revisiting and utilizing the learning over and over and it has helped me to evolve as an artist. Sketchbook Revival is truly magical and has brought me soooo much joy!”

Chantel Z

“Loved all the techniques and styles and was surprised a few times by something I would have never chosen to watch based on the title alone, but that turned out to be one of my favorites!”

Val Forbes

“I’ve slowly worked my way through {almost} all of the sessions and have soooo loved the inspiration and true revival of my art practice!’’

Brittany G

“So many new and wonderful ideas to try -such great instructions and generosity of instructors. I was in a creative slump, and this re-charged me. I am so grateful.”

Suzy Wahlborg

“Wow!!! It was like opening a Treasure Box each day and out popped more Artistic Magic and amazing artists sharing so generously! I committed to watching every one and am so happy I made that happen because it is transformative!’’

Lucy Linda Frank

“Your beautiful, wonderful, fantastic conference has literally sparked my imagination and helped me to see (and hopefully create) a daily practice. I’ve had sketchbooks, but never really used them to their fullest extent. Now I actually know how to work in them. In addition, your kind and supportive conversations with artists was uplifting, as was their enthusiasm for sharing their love for art and creating. Please know that the time you spend making Sketchbook Revival is inspiring and life-changing. You are putting light into the world and lifting us up.”

Diane Fusaro

“All of the classes were so enjoyable and I loved everyone’s energy. It was so fun to hear so many of the workshop artists giggling and having fun with the projects. I had a blast, learned so many new useful skills and techniques & feel energized and ready to start making art again on a regular basis.”

Nicole I

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