The downloadable supply list covers everything you need: one black ball pen, an A4 or A5 sketchbook, a pencil for light construction lines, and a basic eraser. You buy the materials yourself, using the links in the list or any source you prefer, and anything you already have is perfectly fine. This workshop draws from everyday objects, so a few simple things from around the house, like a cup, a bottle, or a pair of scissors, are all you need nearby. If a reference is shared for any part of the workshop, it reaches you through your dashboard, by email, and on WhatsApp before that session.
2-day live workshop
₹499
(₹999)
29 & 30 Aug
Everyday Objects in Ball Pen 2-Day Workshop
Online Workshop August 2026 batchStart sketching with confidence using the simplest tool you already have, a ball pen. Across one live weekend you observe, measure, and shade everyday objects, and finish two drawings from first shapes to final form. Designed for adult beginners and young learners aged 11 and above.
Beginner-friendly · 3-month replay · Individual artwork feedback · Live on Zoom
Workshop Fee · ₹499 (usually ₹999)
29 & 30 August 2026 · Sat & Sun · 5:00-7:30 PM IST · Live on Zoom
About ₹250 per live session
for two guided 2.5-hour sessions, before replay access and individual feedback are counted in.
Two finished drawings
an art-supplies sketchbook spread and a food-illustration still life, both in ball pen.
What the ball pen teaches
Notes from our sketching learners
Words from learners in Alekhyam’s live sketching classes. This is the first run of the ball pen workshop, so these notes are from Nikita’s wider sketching students.
What you’ll create across one weekend
Two guided projects in ball pen, from a first art-supplies spread to a finished food still life.
Day 1: Art-supplies spread
A sketchbook spread of your own art supplies, marking your first day of sketching. Built from simple shapes, proportion, line weight, and a first look at value.
Day 2: Food-illustration still life
A finished still life in ball pen. Compose food and supporting objects, build three-dimensional forms, then use hatching and texture to make them feel solid.
Along the way: value & line weight
Short studies in line weight, hatching, and value. The small skills that carry into both projects and into every sketch after.
Curriculum & live schedule
Live on Zoom
29 & 30 August 2026
Sat & Sun
5:00 to 7:30 PM IST
Pre-workshop supply list
Two live sessions of 2.5 hours
Individual artwork feedback
3-month replay access
Open any section to see the exact dates, days, and what you will cover.
The first session builds the habits every drawing rests on. We start by getting comfortable with the ball pen, break objects into simple shapes, measure and place them on the page, then take a first look at line weight, light, and shadow.
You will learn
- The ball pen as a toolpressure, control, and confident mark-making.
- Simple shapes firstbreak each object down before adding any detail.
- Proportion and measurementcompare sizes and place objects on the page.
- Line weightlighter and darker marks to create hierarchy and depth.
- Light, shadow, and valuea first look at reading tone before texture.
- Project: art-supplies spreada small sketchbook spread to mark your first day of sketching.
Outcome
You finish Day 1 with a personalised art-supplies spread and a clear understanding of the basic sketching process.
The second session brings everything into one composition. We plan a still life from food and a few supporting objects, build the forms underneath, then use hatching, value, and texture to make them feel solid.
You will learn
- Compose a still lifearrange food and supporting objects into a balanced group.
- Three-dimensional formsspheres, cylinders, and boxes under every object.
- Hatching and cross-hatchingdescribe volume and direction with layered lines.
- Clean valueslight, mid-tone, and dark areas without the sketch going muddy.
- Texturesuggest bread, fruit, ceramic, paper, and packaging.
- Project: food still lifea finished food-illustration still life in ball pen.
Outcome
You finish with a complete food-illustration still life that shows form, value, hatching, and texture.
Replays of both sessions stay available until 30 November 2026. You can revisit the demonstrations, complete your drawing at your own pace, and submit your workshop artwork through the specified feedback process for individual review.
Reserve My Seat
₹499 · two live sessions · 3-month replay access · individual feedback · completion certificate
A record of the work you finish
Submit your finished drawing to receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Alekhyam.
Issued on request, once your finished workshop drawing is submitted.
Replay access remains available until 30 November 2026, so you can finish after the live sessions.
Certificates carry your real name, spelled the way you want it printed. Requests are accepted until 30 November 2026.
- No previous sketching experience is required. This workshop starts from the very first shapes.
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- Designed for: adult beginners and young learners aged 11+ who can comfortably follow a 2.5-hour live session.
How the workshop unfolds
What to expect, from the moment you book to months of replay access.
Reserve your place
Book securely through Razorpay. Your workshop access follows the confirmed payment.
Open your workshop dashboard
Review the supply list and prepare. A short list of a pen, a sketchbook, and a few everyday objects is all you need before Day 1.
Join live, then revisit
Two live 2.5-hour sessions, then three months of replays. Finish your drawing at your own pace and submit it for individual feedback.
Format, timing & language
Schedule
29 and 30 August 2026
Days
Saturday & Sunday
Timing
5:00 - 7:30 PM IST
Mode
Live on Zoom
Language
English
This workshop may be a good fit if...
- Absolute beginners
You want a simple, structured starting point for sketching. - Nervous without an eraser
You want to learn to observe first and let each mark stand. - Building observation
You want to improve observation, proportion, and shading. - A sketchbook habit
You want a regular practice you can keep returning to. - Young artists aged 11+
You are comfortable following a 2.5-hour live class and want to draw along.
Reserve My Seat
Live on Zoom · 29 & 30 August · 5:00-7:30 PM IST · 3-month replay
What this one weekend is designed to give you
- Follow a clear sequence
Observe the object, block in simple shapes, measure and place, read light and shadow, then build value and texture with line. - Build ball pen confidence
Work without depending on erasing, so you learn to observe before you draw and let each mark stand. - Complete two full drawings
An art-supplies sketchbook spread and a food-illustration still life. - Revisit and continue
Use three months of replays and individual feedback on your drawing to keep the method clear.
By the end, you can expect to...
- Break an everyday object into simple shapes and measure its proportions.
- Use line weight to separate foreground, edges, and detail.
- Read light, shadow, and value, then build them with hatching and cross-hatching.
- Finish a still life that feels three-dimensional, and recognise the sequence behind it.
Two finished drawings, and a steadier way of seeing.
Meet the team behind the workshop
The people teaching live, supporting the workshop, and holding the learner experience around it.
What your seat includes at ₹499
Two live Zoom sessions of 2.5 hours each
Two complete ball pen projects an art-supplies spread and a food-illustration still life
Beginner-friendly demonstrations of proportion, value, hatching, and texture
A downloadable supply list with everything you need to decide
Three months of replay access for both sessions, until 30 November 2026
Individual feedback on your submitted drawing through the specified feedback process
A digital Certificate of Completion on request, once your finished drawing is submitted
Beginner-friendly instruction in English
Workshop Fee ₹499
29 & 30 August 2026 · Sat & Sun · usually ₹999
About ₹250 per live session • two live sessions • 3-month replay • individual feedback • completion certificate
Live on Zoom · 5:00 to 7:30 PM IST · English
If you need to leave on time, the replay carries the rest.
Refund requests are accepted until 11:59 PM IST on 29 August 2026, the end of Day 1.
Secure checkout via Razorpay · UPI
Questions, answered
The details most people want before they book.
No. The workshop is designed for absolute beginners and starts with basic shapes, measurement, proportion, and line control.
Yes. A pencil may be used for light initial placement where it helps, but the primary drawing and shading are completed with a black ball pen. Part of the workshop is learning to observe first, so you depend less on erasing.
An A4 or A5 sketchbook is ideal. Choose a size that feels comfortable and can lie reasonably flat while you work. A paper of 120 GSM or heavier holds ink well.
Two drawings. On Day 1 you create a small art-supplies sketchbook spread. On Day 2 you complete a food-illustration still life in ball pen.
Yes. We introduce hatching and cross-hatching in a beginner-friendly way and apply them to value, three-dimensional forms, and texture.
An A4 or A5 sketchbook, one black ball pen, a pencil, and a basic eraser. A few everyday objects from around the house become your subjects, so nothing extra needs to be bought.
You can download the full supply list (PDF), with brand options and where to buy each item, and it should have everything you need to decide. In the rare case you would like more help, you can reach out before or after registering, and we will be happy to respond as soon as we can.
Yes, for learners aged 11+ who can comfortably follow a 2.5-hour guided session. Younger students may benefit from adult support.
The replays remain available for three months, until 30 November 2026, so you can revisit the demonstrations and continue at your own pace.
Yes. Individual feedback is provided on every workshop drawing submitted through the specified feedback process.
Yes. Submit your finished drawing to receive a digital Certificate of Completion from Alekhyam, on request. Certificates carry your real name, and requests are accepted until 30 November 2026.
Refund requests are accepted until 11:59 PM IST on 29 August 2026, the end of Day 1, so you can sit through the first evening before deciding.
This two-day workshop is an accessible introduction to Alekhyam’s recorded 21-Day Sketching Challenge. If you would like a more structured path, you can continue developing your fundamentals through guided practice in forms, shading, perspective, proportion, portraits, urban sketching, and complete projects.
If you have wanted a simple, honest way into sketching, one pen, one weekend, and two finished drawings may be a thoughtful place to begin.
Workshop Fee
₹499
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