Graphic Facilitation Training (online – 2026)

Online workshop: June 6-8, 2026

*3 tickets left as of March 18, 2026. Payment plans available! *

Spend a lot time in meetings wondering, “What’s happening? Is this the best use of our time?” Drawing Change can show you a better way. With a max of 8 learners, we want you to create meetings that matter, using graphic facilitation and graphic recording. 

What will I learn in this graphic facilitation training?

• Hone your listening and drawing skills to make meaning, increase collaboration, and solve problems
• Expand your leadership tool-box
• Develop your capacity to distill information
• Energize your creativity
• Have deep conversations about working wisely with visuals, organizational development, and power
• Curious about specific learning outcomes? Here’s a work-in-progress document

Ooh, what’s in the kit? 

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Timing and Agenda

Before Day 1: short social June 5, 2026 5pm Pacific Time

Optional 60-min online social the evening before the workshop. I’m more introvert than extrovert but this social goes a long way to help people feel more comfortable with each other, and start our learning the next day.

Day 1, June 6, 2026: Focus on Graphic Recording 9-4pm PST

• Building your visual vocabulary (even if you think you “can’t draw”)
• Lettering five ways: bring your flip charts to the next level
• Layouts and how to structure the blank page
• Hands on-practice
• Overview of the field
• Resources for your success

Day 2, June 7, 2026: Focus on Graphic Facilitation 9-4pm PST

• Visual tools for facilitating meetings – when you’re drawing and talking
• Choosing the right tools / approaches
• Special topics (technology, ipads, etc)
• Conversations about power and responsibilities
• Lunch and snacks provided for the in-person course

Day 3, June 8, 2026: Putting it all together 9-2pm PST

• The Day 3 is an amazing leap from where we start on Day 1. We have a unique setup for a supportive environment – and a chance to integrate all of your learnings so far
• We will practice graphic recording in a slow paced way and provide support for each other
• Create action plans and next steps for your practice, work and action plan
• Lunch and snacks provided for the in-person course
  

Who should attend? You, of course! 

This workshop is for facilitators, educators, managers, and innovators – anyone who finds themselves working with groups (isn’t that everyone?). We’ve trained people from young adults to people making a career shift in retirement. 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. Our workshops generally attract people who want a unique approach to using visuals with a lens of diversity, inclusion, and equity, as well. Participants have come to in-person trainings from 6 countries – and all sorts of educational and professional backgrounds. 

What’s included? Supplies! 

• FULL KIT of professional graphic recording drawing supplies valued at over $200 (it used to be $100 and we just keep adding to it). I’m a Neuland® Ambassador and their tools make a huge difference – we’ll set you up with a generous kit of markers and supplies. If you’re in the online workshop, we’re going to mail you paper and all supplies, and you can bring an ipad / tablet if you like.
• NEW: 200-page Drawing Change resource book, plus other printed materials to support your visual practice right away.

Recap of what’s included:

• Low key social Friday night
• Workshop Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm, Monday 9-2pm
• Supportive coaching and facilitation throughout
• Custom training resources created by Drawing Change
• Two exclusive Neuland® Ambassador gifts
• and a new network of visual practitioners to support you after the course!

What do the 2026 Intro trainings cost?

ONLINE 2026 introduction to graphic facilitation course: $2900 (plus GST, and Eventbrite fees)

If you want to skip the Eventbrite fees, you can pay by e-transfer in Canada or US wire. Email us for details. Payment plans are available, we just ask that it be paid one month prior to the course start date.

Cancellation policy:

• You can cancel with full refund minus any processing fees up to 60 days before the course
• Cancellation 30-59 days before the course is a refund minus 20%, unless you transfer it to someone else; if you are in the online course, $200 for supplies is non-refundable because we mail supplies to you.
• Cancellation up to 29 days: no refund possible unless you transfer it to someone else.

What else? 

Curious about the benefits of zoom vs in person?

I’d say that both workshops create similar outcomes for peoples’ visual practices – it’s about where you feel comfortable most. I’ve graphic recorded and facilitated groups around the world – including facilitating a meeting of 950 people at a time on zoom (!), so we’ve got a great handle on how to make online learning fun and engaging. Being on Zoom brings together people from more remote places, the in-person session means you get more chances to have casual conversations, and see a beautiful part of Vancouver. Both the online and in-person courses attract stellar people who value creating a learning environment for each other – people value making it fun, and a safer place to try new things. 

Do I need an ipad?

You can work on an ipad/tablet if you want. But, the course is taught using paper and we’ll send you all the supplies. I personally use both paper and digital/tablet in my own graphic recording practice, so I appreciate the value of using an ipad/tablet. I find that learning graphic recording is easier when we can access more of our learning modalities when we’re trying new things – so being able to work big, move around, practice our presence, and use our bodies at the wall helps us stay engaged. But if you’re more comfortable drawing on an ipad that’s also fine – you know your own creative practices best.

Join us! Can’t wait to meet you.

 

Meet the Trainer: Sam Bradd 

Hi! I’m Sam Bradd. I’m a graphic facilitator, meeting facilitator, and the Principal of Drawing Change. I combine 25 years’ facilitation experience with visuals to help groups unlock their creativity and truly lead. Since 2010, I’ve taught hundreds of people how to do graphic recording and graphic facilitation – and I’m excited to launch this advanced course with you. 

My formal education includes an MEd in Educational Studies (UBC), certification in Human Systems Dynamics and I’m a Dialogue Associate with the SFU Centre for Dialogue. When facilitating, I aim for approaches that are strengths-based, creative, and use an intersectional and anti-racism lens. As a graphic recorder, I’ve worked in 11 countries, with the World Health Organization, and groups working to change the world. I co-edited two books and am a co-founder of the award-winning Graphic History Collective. I’m a white settler of Italian and Scottish background, and live on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territories.