SKETCH WEEK: September 21-25, 2026
Sketch Faces, Animals, Landscapes & The Human Figure, With Accuracy and Confidence
(Even If You Haven't Drawn in Years)
Stop wishing you could draw the people and places you love. In just 5 days, you'll have the skills and confidence to fill your sketchbook with sketches that make you say "I can't believe I drew this!"
If you are already a part of The Addictive Sketchers Movement, no need to register. Sketch Week is included!
Go from blank pages in your sketch book to "WOW!!! I sketched this!!"
The recordings will be available until Sunday, October 4th, 2026
Sketch Week is Perfect For You if:
- You’ve put everyone else first for years but now it’s time to prioritise yourself and put your art first.
- You've always wanted to learn how to sketch but felt intimidated and just didn't know where to start
- You're an artist in other mediums who wants to improve their drawing skills
- You wish you could pick up your sketch book anytime and sketch something you would be proud to show your friends
- You worry you’ve lost “it,” even though your love for drawing and sketching never actually left.
If you resonate with any of this, you're in the right place!
Learn how to sketch anything you see accurately and confidently!
Whether you're a beginner who wants a friendly, no-pressure way to start sketching....
Or a hobbyist who love drawing but struggle with consistency or confidence
Or a returning artist who feels rusty and wants to reconnect with their sketchbook
Or a professional artist who wants to loosen up and refresh their fundamentals..
Sketch Week will help you make rapid improvement in your sketching skills.
Hi! I'm Adebanji!
I’ve been sketching since I was six years old, and I still get just as excited about putting pencil to paper today as I did back then. Sketching is my first love, and helping people learn how to sketch accurately and confidently is what I do best.
I’m honoured to be the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in the United Kingdom, and I'm also an author of three books: The Addictive Sketcher, Addictive, and Painting People and Places.
I enjoy presenting art documentaries on the BBC’s The One Show, sharing my love for drawing and painting with audiences around the world.
When I’m not sketching, you’ll most likely find me singing at the top of my lungs, it’s my other great passion 🎶🎵!
I can’t wait to have you join me for Sketch Week and share this creative journey together.
See you in Sketch Week!
Showdemmmm!!!!
In Sketch Week (September 21-25, 2026), you'll get a week of expert-led sketching lessons for just £10 (about $13 USD).
Includes full replays available until October 4th, 2026.
All classes are online and you can watch it from the comfort of your home.
Why Join Sketch Week?
- Learn angles and proportions, so your sketches actually look like your subject matter.
- Master shading techniques, so your drawings look 3D and real, not flat and lifeless.
- Discover the blind contour method, the secret that trains your eye to see like an artist.
- Surround yourself with a group of likeminded compassionate artists who will cheer you on and encourage you.
Can’t make it live? Don’t worry! You will have immediate access to all the replays through to Sunday October 4th, 2026
Can't make it live?
Don't worry, you will have access to all the replays through to Sunday October 4th, 2026
Sketch Week Schedule
Sept 21-25, 2026 | 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
21 September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
Faces - Step by Step Sketching Lesson
We’re kicking off Sketch Week by getting comfortable with our materials and putting pencil to paper straight away.
I’ll show you a simple way to see and sketch the face, and we'll bring everything together to create our first portrait using brand new reference images.
By the end of Day One, you'll have created a complete portrait and, more importantly, you'll realise that sketching doesn't have to be as difficult or intimidating as you thought.
22 September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
How To Sketch The Human Figure With Life And Character
Discover simple, fun ways to sketch people with more confidence!
You’ll learn how to really see what you’re sketching, create bold, expressive pencil strokes, and use simple shading to bring your figures to life with depth and character.
23 September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
Sketch Week Clinic
A fun, interactive session where you can ask Adebanji questions, get feedback on a selection of sketches that you will learn from and hone in on key sketching techniques so you can overcome challenges and keep improving with confidence.
24 September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
How to Sketch Lively, Convincing Landscapes
Discover simple ways to turn the landscapes you see into lively, convincing sketches.
You’ll learn how to quickly spot the big shapes, create beautiful broad pencil strokes, sketch realistic-looking trees, and use shading to bring the whole scene to life.
25 September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK
The Simple Way to Sketch Animals
You’ll discover simple ways to break animals down so they feel much easier to sketch.
I’ll show you how to choose a great reference and use bold pencil strokes and simple shading to create animals that feel full of life, form and character.
Why only £10?
Sketching doesn’t have to be intimidating or time-consuming and I want you to give you the opportunity to experience the joy and ease of sketching, so you can see how fun and effortless it can truly be!
Just like previous Sketch Weeks, we’ll be sketching from a BRAND NEW set of reference images!
Here are sketches from my students, along with their feedback on Sketch Week. Many of them were beginners and went on to create beautiful sketches that they are proud of!
I've gone from being unsure about how to approach certain subjects to being able to sketch competently. I love that we study a different subject each month and the enthusiasm that Adebanji has is brilliantly infectious.
Lisa Norman
The enthusiasm, tips and demonstrations by Adebanji have helped to push my sketching to a new level.
Christopher Roper
Adebanji teaches complicated perspective in a simple and thorough way. He has introduced us to amazing and masterly techniques like the blind contour and broadstroke. It's been a great journey with a great teacher.
Terrie Gordy
I hadn’t previously learned how to sketch, and felt quite fearful of drawing and getting it wrong, when others were at a high standard. But I’m amazed at what I can quickly sketch with Adebanji’s instruction.
Nina Weltrowska
Can't attend live? Replays will be available until Sunday October 4th, 2026
Got Questions?
Who is Sketch Week for?
Sketch Week is for beginners, hobbyists, returning artists, and professional artists who want to draw more confidently, build consistency, and enjoy sketching without pressure.
Where will the live sessions take place?
Everything happens on a private link on YouTube, so you can join from anywhere in the world 🌍. All the details and links will be sent straight to your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Can I ask questions during the live lessons?
Yes! You’ll be able to ask questions at the end of each live session.
How long are the lessons?
Please set aside 90 minutes to 2 hours for each lesson. The sessions are fun and engaging, and time tends to fly by!
What if I'm unable to join the live sessions?
Don't worry, the replays will be available after each session on a special link which will be emailed to you and all replays will be available until midnight Sunday October 4th, 2026.
Can I get longer access to the replays?
Yes, you can! If you decide to join The Addictive Sketchers Movement, you’ll get unlimited access to the Sketch Week replays. Enrollment to the membership will open during Sketch Week, so you can decide then.
Do I have to attend every session live to benefit??
Not at all! You’ll still get full value even if you can’t make every session live.
All sessions are recorded, and you’ll have access to the replays until Sunday October 4th, 2026, so you can sketch at your own pace, on your own schedule.
I've done Sketch Week before. Will you be doing a new set of reference images in this Sketch Week?
Yes! Every Sketch Week features a brand-new set of interesting reference images, so returning participants will be working with completely fresh material.
What materials do I need for sketch week?
At the minimum, all you need are a sketch book and pencils. Once you sign up, we’ll send you a full materials list so you’re fully prepped (but still flexible!).
What is the cost to join Sketch Week?
Sketch Week is only £10 🤗! Feel free to invite your friends along. The more we are, the merrier! Just share this link with them - https://adebanji-alade.lpages.co/addictive-sketchers-week/
What is your refund policy?
Because Sketch Week is a live digital event delivered in real time on YouTube, all sales are final and refunds aren’t available once a session has been delivered
Do I need experience to join?
You don’t need to be a pro (or even close!). If you can draw basic shapes like circles, rectangles, and triangles, you’re good to go. Sketch Week is perfect for beginners, hobbyists, professional artists who want to refresh their skills, and anyone who wants to loosen up, have fun, and draw more confidently.
How can I continue getting lessons from you after Sketch Week ends?
I will be opening up enrollment to my private membership (The Addictive Sketchers Movement) for a limited time during Sketch Week so you can continue getting lessons from me. We are only allowing new members to join until Sunday October 4th, 2026. After this time, you will have to wait until a future date when we open up enrollment again.
If you are already a part of The Addictive Sketchers Movement, no need to register. Sketch Week is included!
Sketch Week
September 21-25, 2026
5 days of sketching lessons with Adebanji Alade (aka The Addictive Sketcher).
Replays available through to Sunday October 4th, 2026
Missed the live classes? Don't worry, replays will be available until 10pm Sunday October 4th, 2026
Why not share Sketch Week with a friend and let's sketch together. Copy this link and send it to them:
https://adebanji-alade.lpages.co/addictive-sketchers-week/