​​'Have you ever looked at an everyday object and really SEEN it? That's exactly where we're going to start. Join me for a year-long exploratory drawing club built around the simple, the overlooked, and the wonderfully ordinary. Drawing on decades of my own practice, this is a course for anyone who wants to look at the world differently - and make something from what they find.

 

Together we'll ditch the fear of the blank sketchbook and discover that drawing isn't just the starting point of a project - it's the whole adventure. Through a mix of demonstrations, discussions and hands-on exercises, we'll explore line, tone, texture, colour, collage and mixed media, building towards your own individual creative voice.

 

We'll work with accessible, everyday materials. We'll experiment. We'll make marks that aren't "perfect" — and we'll love them anyway. Because this club is about developing a healthy, joyful relationship with the creative process, not just the finished result.

 

By the end of our year together, your sketchbook will be a living, breathing record of how you see the world — a reflection of your developing confidence and ideas as they inform the things you make in mixed media, collage and textiles. Let's explore the world together. It looks better when you really look at it."

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"But I'm rubbish at drawing", you say!

Stop right there! If those thoughts just crossed your mind, then this is absolutely the place for you. Almost without exception, every single one of us has uttered those words. The truth? You're NOT rubbish! You're simply un-taught. And those are two very different things. There are no exams here. No judgement. No one looking over your shoulder. Just you, a pencil (and a few other items) and Cas, gently showing you that the only thing standing between you and your inner artist is belief, a little bit of technique and a whole lot of permission to play. You want to learn. You're here. That's all you need. Now go pick up that drawing device: let's go!

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Here's how it works!

Each month you will receive a Zoom link on your Members page and you'll simply click that to join Cas and I along with our other intrepid explorers across the world! The Zooms are every month for twelve months, on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm (UK-based GMT or BST dependent on the season). Cas will guide you through a different aspect of drawing and creative exploration from observational drawing to colour, collage and mixed media; the course builds gently and progressively throughout the year. When you become a member you will be given a link to a Googledrive folder that will have the course detail across the next twelve months in depth, so you will know exactly where we are heading, but in essence the course is split into: drawing, collage and mixed media.

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Materials and techniques covered

 

• An introduction to drawing techniques which asks the question. Why draw? (line, tone and texture) as a foundation to the course. Seeing with new eyes.

• Collation and recording themes through drawing, colour and collage  

• Creating your own reference and developing ideas, using collected media and found resources

• Use accessible and everyday materials to create exploratory studies without needing specialist equipment

• Evolve a personal approach and access new tools as part of your creative journey

 

 

Build confidence and break away from old habits or fears by developing a more exploratory approach, to drawing,  recording and creating. Learn to engage with the mark and images you create- even those perceived as imperfect.

 

How do we see the Zoom links and info?

It's so easy! As soon as you press the Join Now button, within minutes, you'll be able to sign into the Drawing The Everyday Membership Page (found under the 'Clubs' heading on our main menu). Just use the email you paid with and choose a password on that Member Page you'll have the Zoom link for the upcoming month and any notes from Cas. When the class is over we will pop the recording of each class into the Member Page for you to view for the next 12 months! So there's no rush or time pressure to watch if you're not able to join any month's content on a 'live' basis!!

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How long is the subscription?

The Drawing The Everyday Member Club with Cas Holmes lasts 12 months from the date you purchase. You can choose your start date: if for example you want to purchase today to make sure you get your place, simply start your membership from the 01 September 2026. Sit back and relax knowing you are about to take a drawing journey of a lifetime!

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How much does the Drawing The Everyday Club cost?

The cost for this wonderfully curated year-long course with one of the most renowned artists in the world is just £12.50 a month or, should you choose to pay anually, you get TWO months for FREE! The price for the Annual Membership is £125.00 for the year. 

 

Can I join from anywhere in the world?

Yes! Just like any of the other content on our website, you can join from anywhere and pay in your own currency.

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Do I have to watch at set times?

The LIVE Zoom classes is always on the SECOND Wednesday of each month at 7.00pm (UK-based GMT or BST dependent on the season), but you will be able to watch the full class whenever you want for the next 12 months!

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Can I reach out to get help if I'm stuck?

Yes of course! We can pass anything onto our experts. Just email us via hello@craftymonkies.com

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Is 12 months long enough for me to learn?

Yes! The classes won't be asking for you to do loads of homework or be too jampacked with too many techniques.

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Can I cancel my membership?

If you opted to pay for the monthly option you can email hello@craftymonkies.com, or you can simply cancel your Direct Debit. If you have paid for a Annual Membership to take advantage of the TWO FREE Months of content, regrettably this is non-refundable - just to reitewrate, if you opt to pay via the Pay Monthly option, you can cancel your monthly Direct Debit at any time.​​​​​​