Welcome to Sketch Week
Congrats Friend! This is your home for all your Sketch Week lessons and resources.
More than anything, I want you to enjoy our week together. Nothing you create during Sketch Week has to be finished, polished or perfect.
Sketch Week is about exploring, experimenting and discovering what’s possible when you simply give yourself permission to sketch.
Got questions? Please reply to any of our emails or send an email to support@adebanjialade.co.uk and we will take good care of you 🤗
Adebanji - The Addictive Sketcher
Here are your next steps...
STEP 1
Add these dates to your calendar.
Monday, September 21
Tuesday, September 22
Wednesday, September 23
Thursday, September 24
Friday, September 25
The classes take place everyday on these dates at 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK time.
Pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
STEP 2
Join the Sketch Week Facebook community
This is where you can share your sketches, ask questions, and get feedback and inspiration. Joining is optional and isn't a requirement to participate and enjoy Sketch Week.
Use the secret code "Sketcher" when requesting access.
Please note: We need this code to give you access to the community, so make sure you enter it when prompted.
STEP 3
Invite a friend
Learning is more fun with friends and family. Think of people who would enjoy Sketch Week with you, and then copy and send the link below to them.
👉🏽 https://adebanji-alade.lpages.co/addictive-sketchers-week
For friends outside the UK, send this is the link to share
STEP 4
Whitelist my email
Check your email inbox and add me to your contacts (adebanji@adebanjialade.co.uk) so you don't miss important updates.
*If you cannot find my email, please check your spam, junk or promotional folders. If you still can't find it, please email my team at support@adebanjialade.co.uk and my team will take good care of you.
STEP 5
Get your supplies.
Scroll down to see the supplies list.
Whilst you don't need to get all the materials listed, please make sure you get at the very basic a sketch book and the recommended HB and 4B pencils.
Recommended supplies
Visit my Amazon store for the materials I will be using during Sketch Week. You can use similar materials but these are the ones that I've tested and tried over the years.
If the moleskin sketchbook is no longer available on Amazon, please try Cass Arts - https://www.cassart.co.uk/moleskine-sketchbook-a4-21-x-30cm--c/
Here is a complete list if you'd like to get them somewhere else.
- Graphite pencils 9000 Jumbo Faber Castell HB, 2B, 4B, 6B & 8B.
- Posca Pen (White) 0.9-1.3mm
- Cutter
- Eraser - Tombow Mono ZeroA4
- Moleskine A4 Sketchbook
- Artists blending stump
- Electric eraser
Join Our Community of Sketchers
Join the Facebook community for Sketch Week where you can share your sketches, ask questions, and get feedback and inspiration. Joining the Facebook community is optional and isn't a requirement to participate and enjoy Sketch Week.
Use the secret code "Sketcher" when requesting access.
Please note: We need this code to give you access to the community, so make sure you enter it when prompted.
Sketch Week Schedule
21st September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
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.
22nd September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
How to Sketch The Human Figure with Character and Life
Discover simple, fun ways to sketch the human figure 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.
23rd September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
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.
24th September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
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.
25th September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
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.
28th September - 2.30pm EST, 7.30pm UK - pls click here to double check the time in your local timezone
Celebrations
We will be celebrating you and your progress during Sketch Week. It's going to be fun and we will announce the £100 amazon voucher grand prize winner!
Links, reference images & replays
The reference images and links to join each class are below.
All replays will be available until 10pm UK time Sunday October 4th, 2026.
The Sketch Week video recordings have now been archived.
Thanks for participating in Sketch Week. The recordings have now been archived as advertised and are no longer available.
If you are a member of The Addictive Sketchers Movement, the recordings will be available in the hub by Tuesday 6th October and we will notify you by email.