Summer Sketchbook Challenge Art in the Garden

🎨🌞 Summer Sketchbook Project 2025 🌞🎨

12 Weeks of Creative Joy • In-Person & Online (June 20th- Sept 22nd)

Calling all sketchbook lovers, artists, doodlers, and creative spirits! Let’s make this summer a season of inspiration! Whether you're in bloom or in process, this project is for you.

🌿 Online

Join from anywhere by following @lifedraftink on Instagram and participating using the hashtag #summersketchbookproject2025.

📚 You'll receive 12 weekly sketchbook prompts to guide your creativity from observation to imagination.

✨ We'll wrap up the summer with a virtual art share to celebrate everyone’s work, stories, and sketchbook magic.

🌹 In-Person (San Jose, CA)

For those in the Bay Area, come sketch with us in person every week at the San Jose Rose Garden.

🗓️ Drop-in sessions, $10 each session (You can venmo me before each session @imi26 (non-refundable but can use it for future drop ins )

📓 Bring your sketchbook, something to sit on, and your favorite tools

🎨 Art supplies will be provided if you dont have tools, just bring your sketchbook!

🌞 Let's enjoy 12 summer Sundays of creative connection under the roses!

Recommended sketchbooks:

Choose one that feels good in your hands — ideally one you’ll want to reach for every week.

• Moleskine Art Plus Sketchbook (great for dry media, sleek & portable)

• Stillman & Birn Alpha or Beta Series (versatile for watercolor or ink)

• Strathmore 500 Mixed Media (archival & heavyweight pages)

• Handmade or altered sketchbooks (for a more personal feel)

If you want a complete list of materials follow me on instagram and DM me your email.

🎉 End-of-Season Celebration:

We'll celebrate the end of Week 12 through a live online share!

DM @lifedraftink with any questions and RSVP here if you're interested. Can't wait to see your summer unfold page by page 💫

Also check out other Arts events in San Jose.