Spring always feels like a time of new beginnings, doesn’t it? A fresh notebook. A sharpened pencil. That little nudge from the universe that says, “Go on, try it—you might just surprise yourself.”

And every year, Coloured Pencil Week becomes exactly that moment for hundreds of artists. It’s more than just a week of tutorials—it’s a doorway into a whole new way of seeing what’s possible! 

For some, it’s their very first attempt at drawing in years. For others, it’s the spark that reignites a long-lost passion. And for quite a few, it’s the leap into something much bigger!

Let me introduce you to a few brilliant artists who started their journeys right here: 

• DeAnna: I joined last year and found out that I had skills I never knew! It opened up a whole new world for me and now I’m taking commissions. I absolutely love my drawing time. I joined ignite afterwards and was able to learn so many new things. I’m so happy I did this for myself! Thank you Bonny Snowdon!

• Debbie: I knew nothing about colored pencils until I did Colored Pencil Week last year. Since then, I’ve done some amazing drawings. Some were gifts and some were commissions. Bonny is a great instructor. You’ll be amazed at what you will learn, draw and accomplish.

• Diana: Last year’s Colored Pencil Week hooked me! I immediately joined IGNITE and it was a godsend! Everything about your academy is absolutely stellar! All the tutorials, confidence sessions, reference PDFs and more have provided the most comprehensive and easy to follow learning experience an artist (and EVERYone is an artist) could ask for. Your generosity and innate ability to convey what you are doing as you draw is what give us all the training to create the most lovely work! You are beautiful inside and out Bonny! I am beyond grateful to have found you and will be an IGNITE member for life! xx

I’m excited to let you know that tickets have now gone on sale for Coloured Pencil Week 2025 (9–16 May 2025) and I’d absolutely LOVE for you to join me!

For just £10 (yes, really!) you’lll enjoy: 

• A full week of wildlife drawing magic – 5 live sessions, including a friendly kick-off, 3 step-by-step tutorials (we’re drawing a gorgeous hare, a majestic owl, and the sweetest baby fawn with its mum!), and a wrap-up Q&A.
• Session recordings – so if you can’t make it live, no worries at all. You’ll have access to all the replays.
• Prep tutorials to build your confidence before we dive into each drawing.
• Surprise bonuses, helpful downloads and prizes to keep things fun and exciting.
• Tried-and-tested drawing tips and techniques I’ve developed over years of coloured pencil work.
• A warm, supportive community to cheer you on every step of the way. There will be lots of encouragement, a fair bit of laughter, and some serious “look what I just drew?!” moments – in my opinion this is one of the most special parts of coloured pencil week!

Let’s get those pencils sharpened and ready for a week full of creativity, confidence, and the cutest wildlife.

Click the banner below to secure your place:

Psst….  Already an Ignite member? Good news—Coloured Pencil Week is included in your membership, so there is no need to buy a ticket!