Sketch, connect, and see the world (and yourself) differently.
Join the WaitlistInking Abroad is a 2.5-day creative adventure for graphic recorders, illustrators, changemakers and knowledge workers ready to break free from creative ruts. Each year we host our retreat in a different inspirational city. This year, we’re in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Overcome self-editing and criticism, and tap into your own unique point of view on the world, for bolder personal expression, and clearer storytelling.
Fill your creative tanks with a mix of walking, nature, urban sketching, museum visits, and street art in the world’s most inspiring cities, and learn from other like-minded souls.
Boost your visual storytelling skills with advanced instruction in drawing, lettering, composition, visual textures, metaphors, and synthesis techniques.
Axelle is a highly-renowned graphic recorder at Visual Harvesting, who has transformed hundreds of speakers’ words into attractive thoughtful visual summaries at conferences and gatherings all over the world, for over 10 years. She is also an in-demand trainer, leadership coach and speaker.
Her mission is to enable anyone in the world to convey a message with a drawing, and to help those drawings gain power in every organization, to do business and innovate more successfully. This passion fuels incredible amounts of creativity. Axelle is the author of Start to Draw.
Ben is well-known for his strategic facilitation, business illustration, training, and graphic recording. As a designer for over 25 years, he learned the importance of always sketching his ideas, as well as helping others to bring their ideas to life visually, to create products and services that are more usable, useful and enjoyable.
As an independent consultant at Bright Pilots, he enjoys helping teams of all kinds find and solve problems better, think and communicate together better, and ship faster. He is also the author of Presto Sketching, as well as Draw in 4 and 50 Remote-Friendly Icebreakers.
“What made this retreat truly unforgettable was not only the city and its art, but the international group of facilitators we were part of, coming together from Denmark, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands and Australia. We left Florence with fresh perspectives, new friendships, and a deepened passion for our craft as graphic facilitators and visual note-takers.”
Robert De Groot, Visual Strategist
“Since I came home I can't stop raving about the experience. The art (both street art and classical art) worked wonders. Big kudos to the organisers for a great location, a great venue, excellent organisation (skipping the line to get into the Galleria), selection of restaurants, etc. But also the group of participants was very supportive of each other, no matter the level of experience of the other participants. I will not quickly forget this retreat!”
Gert Van den Bergh, Consultant
“This retreat is one of the best investments I have made into my creative career! The way Ben and Axelle guided us through an inspirational learning journey was admirable. And meeting other creative people from all around the world who not depending on experience level all struggle with the same things was no less than AMAZING! I developed a whole new character style in just 3 days! Just WOW. I am ready for the next retreat, wherever it might be.”
Susanne Krogh-Hansen, Lead Digital Designer
“For me, this was a safe learning environment where I was challenged to push beyond my comfort zone for growth. All of this against a mesmerizing backdrop with superb food in a magical setting.”
Rudy Begas, Communication Trainer
Here’s what’s included in the price of the retreat:
Earlybird discounted price: €1,200
Standard price: €1,450
This intimate retreat is designed for a small group to ensure personalised guidance and deep creative growth, so we cap the number of people to 15.
Join the waitlist using the form below to find out when to register for the next scheduled retreat.
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