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A sketch of a street scene showing traffic signals, power lines, and a building at an intersection. Red arrows indicate movement directions along the road.

Art Toolkit Workshops

Curiosity Spiral

Follow Your Eye with Nishant Jain

Curiosity Spiral

Live workshop with Nishant Jain.

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Workshops are not eligible for discount.

About the Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, October 17th from 10am–12:30pm Pacific for Curiosity Spiral: Follow Your Eye with Nishant Jain!

In this workshop, learn how to address two common urban sketching challenges: starting a sketch of a busy scene, and finishing a sketch on location. Knowing how to start a sketch is key to building a habit, and finishing every sketch is essential for maintaining momentum!

In the first half of this workshop, we’ll focus on quickly starting a sketch and allowing curiosity to guide our path around the page. In the second half, Nishant will guide participants on bringing a sketch to completion in a way that is true to the individual artist and their interests. At the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped to start a sketch at a moment’s notice, with tools to maintain a healthy drawing habit that supports the development of their unique style.

We hope to see you there!

A sketch depicting the interior of a train with passengers seated and standing. The foreground shows a person sitting with outlines of other passengers in the background, highlighted with red. The setting has a spacious, elongated feel, resembling a typical urban transit atmosphere.
Watercolor illustration of Pier 55 on the Seattle waterfront, featuring a bustling scene with people walking, a kiosk, and a small aircraft flying above. The color palette consists of warm browns and muted greens.
A blue ink sketch depicting a shoreline with people gathered near the water. In the background, large mountains rise against a clear sky. Small boats are visible on the water, and a signpost stands on the shore.
A hand-drawn sketch featuring a cityscape with tall buildings, trees, and mountains in the background. The scene includes a waterfront with small boats and cranes in the distance.
A sketch illustrating a lively bookstore bar scene in Brooklyn, with patrons seated at a counter and tables. The atmosphere is relaxed, showcasing people chatting and sipping drinks, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books. The date "2 May" is noted at the top.
A black and white line drawing of a cityscape featuring buildings with intricate architectural details. In the foreground, there are trees and benches, while figures can be seen strolling. The sky is filled with wispy clouds.
A bustling train station interior with a large, ornate clock hanging above. People are seen waiting in line and moving around, with a staircase visible in the background. The scene is illustrated in warm colors, capturing a lively atmosphere.
A black and white illustration of a bridge spanning a river, with boats docked nearby and buildings lining the riverbank. The scene captures a mix of urban architecture and waterway activity.

Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date, and will be available for twelve months. If the workshop is renewed for another year, your recorded access will remain for the duration of the renewal.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording for a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Learning Community, a space to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Learning Community invitation in your inbox to get started.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: You are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

After Checkout

Once you have completed checkout, you will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle, within an hour of your purchase. If you don’t see this email after making your purchase, check your spam or promotions folders.

The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Getting into Circle

Once you receive our email with the invitation link, you will be prompted to either create a new account or sign in to your existing Circle account. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard.

Have more questions about our workshops or Circle? Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

For all other inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Nishant Jain

A man with a beard and glasses stands confidently with his arms crossed, wearing a blue polo shirt, against a gray background.

Nishant Jain is a writer and sneaky artist, making secret drawings of his world everywhere he goes. Nishant’s work addresses urban coexistence and drawing as a way of attuning to our physical environments. He is the host of the popular SneakyArt Podcast, and writes a weekly Substack newsletter where he shares notes and drawings from his sketchbook adventures.

His book, Make (Sneaky) Art, offers ideas to build a sketchbook habit based upon mindfulness and observation. Nishant lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife and toddler (whom he draws everyday).

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