Visual Master Class Series - Sketch Noting Essentials (VIA ZOOM)

Are your meetings filled with too much content but too little engagement?

We're overwhelmed by information, but real connection is what drives effective communication. Imagine transforming your next meeting, presentation or learning event by capturing ideas visually—where everyone leans in, connects, and collaborates on a deeper level. That’s the power of visual sketchnoting.

Welcome to "Visual Sketchnoting Essentials," a hands-on masterclass designed specifically for professionals who want to harness the power of visuals to make ideas stick, enhance communication, and create lasting impact.

Led by visual strategist Tim Hamons, this 2-hour workshop will equip you with the skills to turn complex information into simple, engaging visual summaries that increase attention, retention, and understanding. Whether you're managing a team, leading a workshop, or delivering a presentation, sketchnoting is the essential tool for modern professionals who want to communicate more effectively.

In this interactive session, you will:

- Master the basics of sketchnoting to summarize ideas visually

- Explore layouts, visual frameworks, and storytelling techniques

- Learn how to listen for key ideas and transform them into visual narratives

- Build your first sketchnote with live feedback and collaborative exercises

Bonus Sessions:

- Personal Creative Visioning: Use creative visualization and drawing techniques to unlock personal and professional growth.

- Digital Sketchnoting Tips: Transition your visual notes from paper to digital with tools and apps like Procreate and Sketches School.

No drawing skills? No problem! Sketchnoting is about thinking visually, and if you can draw a stick figure, you’re already on your way. Whether on paper or tablet, this session will set you up with the skills to bring new life to your notes, meetings, and presentations.

Managers, facilitators, educators, consultants, and coaches—this is your opportunity to stand out, inspire, and lead with clarity. Stop relying on text-heavy slides and monotonous reports; start engaging your teams and audiences with visuals that spark creativity and action.

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Ready to transform the way you communicate?

Join us for Visual Sketchnoting Essentials and gain the skills to turn your meetings into memorable visual experiences.

📅 Date: Saturday, 15 Nov 2025

🕖 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm SGT

🌐 Where: Zoom

Sign up today and make visual storytelling your new communication superpower.

🤔 FAQs

1. Do I need to be able to draw?

Sketchnotes are about thinking & Learning. What is most important are the ideas. So, no, you don't need to have skills in drawing. If you can draw a stick person, that's probably a good start.

2. Can I work on paper or on a tablet?

Either is fine depending on what is most comfortable to you. When Im learning or teaching I prefer the simplicity of paper and pen. Then, the skill can be easily transferred onto a tablet later and you can scale your work using the technology.

3. Will I need to show my work on screen?

It's up to you. We encourage people to do so, as this creates community. Seeing the work of others also helps to lower the level of self-consciousness around drawing and creates momentum.

4. How will I use these skills of visual sketchnoting after the workshop?

There are many ways. Participants use them primarily for personal or professional note-taking. it's a great way to create tangible artifacts from a learning event or from listening to your favorite Ted talks. Others have used it in professional meetings with teams and clients. As with any skill, the more you practice, the more your skills will develop and you will want to use this in a variety of ways.

5. What if I don't have professional markers available?

That's fine, any simple colored markers or pens will do. Do you have a student at home? You might want to borrow a few colors from their creative kit - students often learn sketchnoting and other creative note-taking skills at school. Invite them to join you! Kids are great teachers of creativity!

6. But really, isn't drawing your notes kind of childish?

Not at all. Sketchnoting is taught in many levels of education. We have taught these skills to senior leaders in banking, government, and many other sectors for over 12 years. One thing they do say is that this work helps them to see their ideas with new eyes. Perhaps these are the eyes of a child.