There’s no shortage of information anymore. Even when we have all the data and people in the room, it doesn’t always add up to a great meeting. What’s missing are people who can help groups make sense of information and tools to help people feel heard.This is the moment where visual thinking tools – such as graphic recording and graphic facilitation – have impact.
When we see visual process work in action, what happens is our eyes, ears, mind and heart begin to make connections. When that happens, we listen more deeply. We care more deeply. The seeds of action start to take root. When we see our words and thoughts expressed in front of us – live – we are pulled deeper into what is happening in the room.
Graphic recorders and graphic facilitators use listening and drawing skills to help groups reach a deeper understanding. Graphic recording is not “just” doodling: graphic recorders use visuals to create alignment, engagement, and solve problems. And now you can too.
Graphic recording workshop with Fostering Change BC and Amanda Fenton | photo courtesy of Yumi and Vancouver Foundation team, 2017
THIS TWO-DAY INVESTMENT WILL
Expand your leadership tool-box with visual superpowers
Elevate your ability to include diverse voices in meetings
Develop your capacity to distill information
Sharpen your tools to have more effective meetings
Teach the visuals you need to improve group engagement
Hone your creative thinking and problem solving skills
Explore visuals as a key tool for systems change
WHAT WE’LL DO TOGETHER
Day 1 Graphic Recording & Facilitation Workshop Highlights:
Understanding the field: graphic recording and graphic facilitation
Work big! Learn how to use space on a big scale
Build your visual vocabulary: simple icons to make an impact
Hand lettering: how to master one of the biggest trends of 2017
Lettering: ways to bring your flip charts to the next level
Listening: even more important than drawing. Listening for story and synthesis
Putting it all together: Understanding layouts
Time for hands-on practice
Resources for your success
Visual tools for facilitating different meetings, in addition to graphic recording: templates, timelines, photo-based tools, and other contexts
Day 2 Graphic Recording & Facilitation Workshop Highlights
Introducing the new “9-part model for reflection” custom designed for visual practitioners
Visual processes: choosing the right visual processes for strategic planning, coaching, curriculum development, and more
Case studies: graphic recording skills for listening and drawing live and graphic facilitation opportunities
Building your business: how to develop your capacity for visual thinking within an organization and as a consultant
Opportunity for participants to co-create part of the agenda, focussing on conversations about visuals and diversity, visuals and conflict, and what is important to you
This two-day investment will be highly participatory and hands-on. We are all creative, and importantly – we are most creative when we feel supported and accepted. Participants in this class will build a brave space to take risks and learn together – while supporting each other in reawakening our creativity!
USING VISUALS TO LEAD
This highly participatory graphic recording workshop is intended for facilitators, educators, managers, and innovators – anyone who finds themselves working with groups (isn’t that everyone?).
As part of your work, you might spend a significant amount of your time in meetings or working with people who have competing demands. In those meetings, you might have wondered, “What is this meeting about? Is this the best use of my skills and my talents?” At Drawing Change, we’ve spent many years in these meetings. We’ve learned there can be a better way.
Photo credit Josh Berson
WHERE IS GRAPHIC RECORDING AND GRAPHIC FACILITATION USED?
Visual thinking, graphic recording, and graphic facilitation works with groups from two into the hundreds.
Here are some ideas where graphic recording/facilitation skills are useful:
Transforming a mission/vision statement into a visual
Strategic planning session off-site
Getting what’s in your head onto the page
When you need to iterate, prototype, and test ideas
Small brainstorming meetings
Keynote speakers, so everyone has a reminder of their words
Customer or client journey mapping to describe a user experience
Capturing group discussions during World Cafes
Translating an anonymous suggestion box into a summary visual
And on a smaller scale, visuals can be a great reminder of individual coaching sessions or feed-forward sessions
Taking personal sketchnotes during meetings that you want to back to teams afterwards… Not just file in a corner!
Graphic Facilitation Example During a Conference
In this class, you will learn how to connect ideas, listen and create visual summaries, as well as develop other visual tools for meetings and events.
Creative Mornings with Sam Bradd | Photo credit – Rob Shaer robshaer.com
COME JOIN US!
You don’t need to be a super-sketcher to be able to communicate visually. If you’ve ever drawn two overlapping circles to explain something, you’re already using visual thinking. This workshop will enhance how you connect ideas, listen and create visual summaries for meetings and events.
Do you want a hand writing a compelling letter to your employer, asking for professional development funding? Here’s our tips!
This investment aims to push the boundaries of what you do and where you want to go. And I promise you don’t need to be a super-drawer.
INSTRUCTORS
Sam Bradd
Hi! I’m Sam, the owner of Drawing Change – a graphic recording and facilitation agency in western Canada. I work internationally and edited an anthology for visual practitioners, called Drawn Together for Visual Practice.
During the past 15 years, I’ve been fortunate to work with leaders around the world, including the World Health Organization, Google, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, various Fortune 500 companies, as well as Indigenous and public sector organizations.
Photo credit Aura Mckay
Drawing on my experience and my Masters in Education from the University of British Columbia, I want to share my experience with both new practitioners and skilled colleagues. In my mission to help groups use visuals for better engagement, this workshop will amplify your leadership. I’ve taught graphic recording, sketchnoting, and facilitation classes to a wide range of participants – from city councillors, staff in the social impact sector, and young people.
Participants will go home with a Graphic Recording kit worth $100, plus an additional exclusive Neuland® Ambassador Marker Kit gift.
Two full days of instruction
Catered lunch, as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks for both days
Templates, handouts, a book of icons, tools for practice, and a list of favourite books and resources – Valued at $100
30 minutes of coaching from Sam afterwards
PLUS participants receive an exclusive Neuland® Ambassador gift
Opportunity for additional graphic or business development coaching
A new network of visual practitioners to support your learning and development after the course
Towards Mastery Visual Practice Workshop with Sophia Liang – and Folks from 7 Countries!
Do I need to be able to draw? Nope! Just bring yourself and a willingness to be creative in a group setting.
What are the course dates and times? Saturday October 28 and Sunday October 29, 2017. Doors open at 8:30 am, workshop begins at 9:00 am, and ends at 4:00 pm. Stay tuned for detailed logistics. We will take great care of out of town guests.
Where’s the workshop? Creekside Community Centre is a beautiful venue with a full wall of windows, wood panelled walls, and lots of natural light. Creekside Community Centre is a central hub on the edge of Vancouver’s Seawall.
Our workshop will be located at 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. More logistics and details will be provided to participants.
Remind me what’s included?
Two full days of instruction
Catered lunch, as well as morning and afternoon coffee breaks for both days
Templates, handouts, a book of icons, tools for practice, and a list of favourite books and resources – Valued at $100
30 minutes of coaching from Sam afterwards
PLUS participants receive an exclusive Neuland® Ambassador gift
Opportunity for additional graphic or business development coaching packages – more details soon
A new network of visual practitioners to support your learning and development after the course!
You’ll be able to start using your new skills right away!
How many spots are available? 20 Spots are open and previous drawing experience is not required
How much does it Cost?
Early Bird Rate$1300 Canadian + GST until September 15th
Regular Rate$1500 Canadan + GST, September 16th onward
2 spaces for Community Youth Scholar Rate$300 + GST (see below)
This workshop is in Canadian dollars, so if you’re American, you can take advantage of extra savings!
Community Youth Scholars – FILLED! There are two community spaces available for young people, with priority given to self-identified BIPOC youth. These spaces are at $300 to cover the cost of room and food, and I will donate supplies and other costs. If you would like to apply for a community scholar space in this workshop, please send hello@drawingchange.com a short paragraph describing why you’re interested and what organization / movement you’re part of to share these skills afterwards. We will collect names and then select two people by September 15th, so it’s not first-come-first-served. Youth scholars will receive a full supply kit, and there’s no volunteering expectations. (Profiles on the Community Scholars coming soon!)
What’s the refund policy? We will happily refund the cost minus a $300 processing fee. If you wish to receive a refund, please send us a written request by email before midnight October 1, 2017. Please note we are unable to process refunds October 2nd and after, however, we can transfer your registration fee to another person at no additional cost.
Can I update my registration information? Absolutely! Send us an email and we will be happy to update your information. Please contact Drawing Change at hello@drawingchange.com
Is my registration fee transferable? We are happy to transfer your registration to another participant. Please contact Drawing Change at hello@drawingchange.com
I have more questions. How do I get in touch with you? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Drawing Change at hello@drawingchange.com
Custom trainings by request – fantastic for youth / educators, the social impact sector, and off-site sessions. I’ve trained hundreds of people and can’t wait to meet you!
Hi Aaron! Great to hear from you – the next workshop date will probably be in May. I’m co-teaching a workshop in Portland for folks who have been in the field for 2+ years with Sophia Liang, called “going from good to great” – so there’s two options to choose from in 2018. Thanks!
Visual thinking, graphic recording, and graphic facilitation works with groups from two into the hundreds. 
WHAT YOU GET
4 comments on “2017 Graphic Recording and Facilitation Training in Vancouver, Canada”
Thanks Sam,
I can’t make this one but want to put the next one on the calendar. When is the next one?
Aaron @ConfDood
Hi Aaron! Great to hear from you – the next workshop date will probably be in May. I’m co-teaching a workshop in Portland for folks who have been in the field for 2+ years with Sophia Liang, called “going from good to great” – so there’s two options to choose from in 2018. Thanks!