A guided 10-week course for aspiring + developing illustrators ready to strengthen their creative practice.
Weeks 1-2: Seeing, Observing & Visual Foundation
Strengthen your observation and drawing skills through experimentation with line, shape, materials and mark-making with curiosity and a more playful approach to making.
Mark Making • Observation • Experimentation
Weeks 3-4: Explore Colour & Composition
Experiment with bold colour and shape, then learn how composition and visual storytelling can bring greater impact, energy and intention to your illustrations.
Colour • Shape • Composition
Weeks 5-6: Create Characters & Illustrated Worlds
Learn the fundamentals of character design and bringing personality into your work, then experiment with environments, atmosphere and world-building to broaden your visual storytelling skills.
Characters • Personality • Atmosphere
Weeks 7-8: Turn Ideas Into Visual Stories
Draw inspiration from everyday observations, interests and experiences, learning how to shape initial ideas into compelling concepts and more resolved illustrations.
Visual Stories • Comics • Concepts
Weeks 9-10: Strengthen Your Visual Voice
Bring everything together in a final illustration project, recognise the creative choices that make your work distinctive and gain feedback to help you move your practice forward.
Develop • Refine • Grow
Meet Your Course Host
Lisa Hassell
Creative Coach & Founder - Inkygoodness
I’m Lisa Hassell, founder of Inkygoodness, and I’ve spent the last 15+ years working with illustrators and creatives — helping them develop their work, build confidence and move their creative practice forward.
I created Launchpad because I see the same thing again and again: talented creatives getting stuck because they don’t know what to focus on next.
Throughout the 10 weeks, I’ll be there to guide you — with weekly lessons, creative prompts, live critique and feedback to help you keep making and keep moving forward.
@lisa_hassell | @inkygoodness
Learn From Leading Illustrators
Molly McCammon
Colour, Shape & Creating Bolder Illustrations
Molly McCammon is a Dundee-based illustrator known for her bold colour, rich textures and playful simplicity, inspired by mid-century design and printmaking.
Explore how Molly uses bold colour, simplified shapes and playful experimentation to create vibrant, expressive illustrations.
@mollymccammon_
Dan Woodger
Character Design, Personality & Play
Dan Woodger is an illustrator & animation director living and working in Kingston Upon Thames, London. He's known for creating colourful, playful, character-based work designed to brighten your day and make you smile.
Discover how Dan develops playful, personality-filled characters and brings humour and storytelling into his work.
@danwoodger
Lily Kong
Visual Voice & Creative Identity
Lily Kong is an artist and illustrator from Hong Kong, now living in London. Her work is a heartfelt exploration of nostalgia, joy, and the emotions that connect us.
Explore how Lily uses colour, memory and personal experience to create distinctive work that feels uniquely her own.
@lilykongyue
More Guest Mentors Coming Soon!
"I’ve always wanted to be an illustrator, but I never had a clear path to make it happen. Inkygoodness has not only connected me with an inspiring community and amazing mentors, but it has also provided concrete steps to help me achieve my goal. It feels like a safe space for me to experiment and improve my illustration skills."
Karon Ng
Illustrator | @karon.draws
"I’ve gained so much confidence and knowledge as an illustrator through taking several Inkygoodness courses. My only warning: once you start, you can’t stop! I’ve learned more through these courses than I ever did at university, and the creative community you become part of is truly invaluable."
Jess Jenkins
Illustrator | @jessjenkinsillustration
I have loved this course! I've learnt SO much and felt incredibly encouraged and motivated by the community the whole way. The weekly briefs and feedback has been such a motivator for pushing my story forward and I have learnt so much from the mentors. I feel like I've been on a university course (in the best way) rolled into 8 weeks. I have never felt more capable and motivated!"
Xanthe Simmans
Illustrator | @xanthesimmans
Joining Inkygoodness was was a game-changer for me. The week-by-week process helped me meet deadlines, keeping me fully immersed in and motivated. Big thanks to Lisa for all the passion she invests in making her course experiences the best!
Kristen Huang
Illustrator | @ _kristen.qing
"I learned how not to overthink everything, and how to be more productive. It was very good to receive feedback on my work every week so I could grow confidently in learning and creating. I always felt empowered to be true to myself and my style but I could move to a higher level. This course made me not just a better illustrator but a better teacher, and a happier person. The community was wonderful and supportive, too."
Diána Nagy
Illustrator | @picidiadesign
Get Feedback as You Grow
You won’t be figuring it all out alone. Throughout Launchpad, you’ll have opportunities to share your work, get constructive feedback and learn from the work of others — helping you recognise what’s working, build confidence in your decisions and know what to focus on next. You’ll also receive personal written feedback in Weeks 5 and 9 from our mentors giving you individual guidance as your work develops.
A 10-Week Course For Artists & Illustrators
Who It's For & What You'll Learn
You might be just starting out, returning to illustration, or already making work but feeling ready for more direction.
Launchpad is for creatives who want to strengthen their skills, experiment more and build confidence in their own way of working.
No formal training or prior experience working in illustration is required.
What could change in 10 weeks?
Draw with more confidence. Strengthen your observation and visual thinking.
Make stronger illustration decisions – Explore colour, composition, character, storytelling and materials.
Develop work that feels more like you – Experiment, discover what excites you and start strengthening your visual voice.
Everything you need to keep moving forward
4 Guest Illustrator Masterclasses
Learn directly from leading practising illustrators and discover how they approach their work.
Live Critique + Personal Feedback
Get guidance on your work as it develops — including personal written feedback.s
10 Weeks of Making + Community
Weekly lessons, creative projects and a supportive group of illustrators to keep you creating.
Plus: Your Launchpad Creative Toolkit, live Sketchbook Kick-Off + 12 months of replay access so you can revisit everything at your own pace.
"I loved this course! The combined knowledge, feedback and support was invaluable, and the supportive community made it feel like a safe place to explore and play. The mentors were so generous with their advice and tips! Overall it was a joy to be part of, and I will take so much of it forward."
Chloe Isteed
Illustrator | @chloe_isteed
"I'm blown away by how much you receive back in this course if you put the work in. The access to mentors in the industry, and the advice and expertise from Lisa is so amazing!"
Alexandra Labriola
Illustrator & Designer | @alstampa
"I came at this course during a slight pivot or reframing of my career, looking for a wider gamut of opportunities, and it was everything I could have hoped for and more. The mentors were amazing, the feedback is tight and focused, the community is real and supportive, and Lisa is an engaging and insightful host, keeping things spinning effortlessly through a densely scheduled hothouse of classes, workshops and calls. I would recommend Inkygoodness to anyone!"
Dylan White
Illustrator | @ruralidyll
Start Launchpad with creative momentum
Before Week 1, you’ll get your Launchpad Creative Toolkit plus a live Sketchbook Kick-Off to get you drawing, experimenting and ready for the 10 weeks ahead.
Live Kick-Off: 23rd September · 1pm BST
Can’t make it live? You’ll get the replay.
Enrol for just £199 · Starts 28th September
FAQ's
Where could your illustration practice be in 10 weeks?
Make more. Build your skills. Find your creative momentum.
The Illustrator’s Launchpad
Starts 28th September