Learn to Sketch

In-person workshops and retreats

SketchLoose: Hands on sketching workshops
Join me for a variety of on-location sketching workshops in some of the UK's most inspiring towns and cities, and across Europe. 

These workshops are designed to help you loosen up your lines, simplify complex scenes and capture the essence of a place with confidence and creativity.
Events back soon!
We still have a number of places available for 2027 - but we are having an upgrade to the website this week. Check back in a few days and you'll be able to view/purchase tickets!
Event Booking ​Information
UK Workshops & Events: Events taking place within the United Kingdom are organized, managed, and sold directly by Toby Haseler trading as Sketch Loose (Sole Trader). All UK bookings, payments, and event communications are handled directly through this website. Terms and conditions here--> https://www.urbansketch.co.uk/t-cs-privacy-and-cookie-policies-1

International Retreats & Overseas Events: Workshops taking place outside the UK (including overseas retreats, cruises, and international trips) are organized, sold, and operated by independent third-party tour operators and host venues. For these overseas events, Toby Haseler / Sketch Loose acts solely as a contracted art instructor.

International Booking Terms: For all overseas events, your booking contract, payment processing, cancellation policy, and travel arrangements are strictly between you and the third-party organizing company. Sketch Loose is not a registered tour operator or travel agent for international trips. Participants traveling abroad are strongly advised to secure comprehensive travel insurance to cover personal travel, accommodation, and event details.

What types of workshops do I run?

Find out more about each type below, including typical schedules/activities and timings.

One day sketching workshops

One day sketching workshops

Relaxed and friendly, and usually en plein air. Expect small groups and a lot of hands of time with me.

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Weekend sketching retreats

Weekend sketching retreats

Immersive weekends in various UK locations. Action packed with the added benefit of two hands-on tutors, Toby and Colin.

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Week retreats in Europe

Week retreats in Europe

New for 2026, I'll be teaching some week-long workshops in Italy and France. Each European retreat is thoughtfully designed to make the most of the unique character and beauty of the area. Check out the in-person workshops and courses section for available retreats and their custom itineraries.

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Testimonials

     

 Toby’s in-person workshop delivered in every way. Great locations, well-thought out demos, warm ups and practical exercises plus one on one immediate feedback and constructive input. Impactful and simple to apply tips and techniques sure to improve anyone’s sketching practice. Small groups for personal attention and a fun vibe. Highly recommend! 

Maggie B
Sketching in Bourton
     

 Absolutely amazing Bath sketching weekend with Toby and Colin! Both are fabulous teachers and sketching with them in a group was great, we all learnt so much. It taught me how to shut up that inner voice that says 'you can’t do it and shouldn’t even try' and that lesson will stay with me. 

Marianne L
Bath Weekend
     

 After participating in two of Toby's workshops, I can confidently say they were truly enriching experiences. Toby’s supportive and encouraging approach made them particularly memorable. He was mindful of the fact that many of us were entering unfamiliar territory, having never shared our artwork or sketched in public before. The workshops were clearly enjoyable for everyone, and we all walked away feeling inspired and more confident in our creative abilities. 

Jacqui B
St Neots and Cambridge Sketching Days
     

 I really enjoyed the sketching weekend - thank you for all your encouragement and positivity. Your demonstrations and tuition were excellent, and made even complicated scenes seem approachable and fun. It was really good to sketch outside with a small group of like-minded people. I came away with renewed confidence and determination to keep sketching and to keep enjoying it as much as I did in St Neots and Cambridge. Thank you! 

Jo B
St Neots and Cambridge Sketching Days
     

 This course has given me more freedom to be loose, and flow more with my line drawing. I found the perspective tips very helpful. The continuous line technique is a wonderful skill for me to continue to explore now I am home. Toby and Colin’s different uses of watercolour was fascinating and I will be playing with both styles to incorporate them and eventually find my own way. I would definitely join another weekend of learning and connecting with great people. 

Michele K
Bath, Lower Slaughter, Mevagissey and Cheltenham Retreats!
  

Previous workshops: Here's what happened

Lower Slaughter 2024

A four day workshop in the Cotswolds with an amazing and enthuastic group. Check out what happened in the VLOG linked below.

Bath 2024 Weekend Retreat

Here is a 'behind-the-scenes' of a sketching weekend we Colin and I. Here we had 16 wonderful artists join us in the epic Bath. The link will take you to our VLOG.

Italy 2026

A beautiful week of stunning scenery in Le Marche, Italy. I put together for this retreat a series of VLOGs and blogs, you can find more on the link below.

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