The Sketchnote Lab 2026 Schedule
Join me for twelve monthly sessions in 2026 as we learn sketchnoting foundations every other month and tackle real problems visually in between.
By the end of 2026, you'll have a visual thinking toolkit you can use in any meeting, project, or creative block.
Join me for twelve monthly sessions throughout 2026: foundations every other month, live problem-solving in between. In the problem-solving sessions, friends will challenge me to tackle real problems with sketchnotes, and you’ll see the process unfold in real time.
All sessions are free to attend live. Supporting Lab Partners get access to all recorded replays in the Lab Partner Vault.
Here’s the schedule for 2026:
C O M P L E T E D:
1. January: Sketchnoting 101 ✅
The foundations of sketchnoting were covered in a free 1-hour sketchnoting 101 workshop, including a fun treehouse sketchnote mapping exercise.
2. February: Problem-Solving w/ Brad Did ✅
Special guest Brad Did brought a challenge, and I used sketchnoting to visualize his problem and brainstorm solutions. This was a lively session with lots of a-ha moments and a great ‘zine solution that Brad is now pursuing.
3. March: Sketchnote Foundations - Drawing Icons ✅
In this foundational session on Saturday, March 21, we dove into icon creation, using five basic shapes to create icons for your sketchnotes. I shared how to build a personalized visual library that's tailored to your work and projects.
FYI: as a Supporting or Founding Lab Partner, you can watch all of the replays right now, plus everything in the archive from December 2024. Join today!
N E X T:
4. April: Problem-Solving w/ Mauro Toselli ⏱️
Special guest Mauro Toselli will bring a challenge on Saturday, April 18, and I’ll use sketchnoting to visualize the problem and brainstorm potential solutions.
S C H E D U L E D:
5. May: Sketchnote Foundations - Drawing Dynamic People w/ Alejo Porras 🗓️
In this foundational session, Pro sketchnoter Alejo Porras will join me live to explore both simple and dynamic approaches to drawing people. We'll start with basic people-drawing fundamentals, then Alejo will show you simple techniques to make your people drawing more dynamic.
6. June: Problem-Solving w/ Steven Lin 🗓️
Special guest Steven Lin will bring a challenge, and I’ll use sketchnoting to visualize the problem and brainstorm potential solutions.
7. July: Sketchnote Foundations - Lettering w/ Andy Fishburne 🗓️
I’ll dive deep into my approach to lettering in sketchnotes, including two-line, three-line, condensed, and faux-script. My friend Andy Fishburne will teach his unique lettering style, too!
8. August: Problem-Solving w/ (Guest TBD) 🗓️
I’ll bring in a guest with a real-world problem (past challenges have covered everything from career pivots to community projects), and we’ll work through it live, with sketchnotes to clarify and generate ideas for my guest.
9. September: Sketchnote Foundations - Layout 🗓️
The layout of sketchnotes is the bane of many sketchnoters. I’ll share my approaches to simplify your layout and clarify information for readers, drawing on layout tips from my days in graphic design.
10. October: Problem-Solving w/ (Guest TBD) 🗓️
I’ll bring in a guest with a real-world problem (past challenges have covered everything from career pivots to community projects), and we’ll work through it live, with sketchnotes to clarify and generate ideas for my guest.
11. November: Sketchnote Foundations - Listening Skills w/ Sarah Greer and Adrian Peryer 🗓️
The secret weapon of visual thinkers is great listening. My friends Sarah Greer and Adrian Peryer of Shared Vision Toolkit will share how we can focus our listening and ways to capture what we’re hearing. We’ll also explore how we can shift from a private, internal listening posture to a collaborative, co-creation listening posture.
12. December: Problem-Solving w/ (Guest TBD) 🗓️
I'll bring in a guest with a real-world problem (past challenges have covered everything from career pivots to community projects), and we'll work through it live, with sketchnotes to clarify and generate ideas for my guest.
If this year of learning sounds like your kind of thing, join as a Supporting or Founding Lab Partner, and you'll get access to every session, including the archive.
Sketchnote Lab is Mike Rohde’s space designed to bridge the gap between sketchnote theory and practice. You don't need to be an artist to think visually. Join Mike and learn to use sketchnotes to clarify your thinking, solve problems, and move forward. Learn more about Sketchnote Lab.
Mike is the author of The Sketchnote Handbook and The Sketchnote Workbook, bestselling books that teach regular people how to start sketchnoting and build a regular sketchnoting practice.
He founded the Sketchnote Army and hosts the Sketchnote Podcast, where he interviews visual thinkers to understand what makes them tick.
Mike teaches recorded, live, and in-person workshops to help accelerate your sketchnoting practice and provides personalized coaching for your specific visual thinking challenges.
He is the illustrator of bestselling books like REWORK, REMOTE, The $100 Startup, Honest SEO, The Culture Playbook, and The Future Begins with Z.
Become a Supporting or Founding Lab Partner to support Mike’s work at Sketchnote Lab.