About this Event
In this unique, hands-on, multi-day workshop, Michelle Buchholz, Cassyex Consulting Inc., and Adriana Contreras Correal, Mare Verso Creative, provide an in-depth introduction to Visual Thinking, Graphic Recording, and Facilitation.
This workshop offers a rare and powerful opportunity to learn from two highly knowledgeable, skilled and talented consultants who bring their lived experiences and identities into each aspect of their practice and in spaces of learning. Michelle Buchholz, a proud Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan woman, utilizes her visual practice as a form of witnessing, drawing on Wet’suwe’en governance practices and focusing on uplifting and amplifying Indigenous wisdom. Adriana Contreras Correal, a first-generation immigrant from Colombia, uses her artistry as a medium for intercultural communication, translating complex stories and collective wisdom into accessible visual narratives. Together, they provide an enriching, decolonizing approach to graphic recording.
Participants will explore how these methodologies can serve as decolonizing approaches to knowledge exchange, moving beyond Western-centric, text-heavy communication. Through individual and group exercises, they will learn the building blocks of visual language, fostering more inclusive and accessible ways to convey ideas and connect with others. Whether you’re aiming to enhance presentations, create more engaging reports, or bring creativity into your work, this workshop will equip you with the tools and approaches to get started.
Participants are encouraged to bring a project to apply their newfound skills during the workshop. For example, you might bring a written piece of work like a report, a story, an agenda or meeting notes, that you would like to turn into a more engaging, visual piece.
2-day workshop fee: $2000.00
**Your fees include a graphic recording kit that is complete with markers to get you started in your practice! You will also be provided with handouts and links to keep your creative flow going post-workshop. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided each day.
**We are holding five spots for Indigenous and racialised people who are eager to take part in this training and may require financial consideration due to cost. Please reach out to us.
Join Our Practice Lab! Build Your Practice and Build Community
After two full days of rich learning and connection, why stop there?
OR if you have already trained with Adriana and Michelle, consider joining us for a day of structured practice and community building!
We’re offering a Practice Lab designed for those who want to deepen their experience, build confidence, and truly integrate what they’ve learned. Think of it as the bridge between inspiration and embodiment.
The morning begins with structured group grounding exercises and circle practice — an intentional space to reconnect, reflect, and strengthen your skills in community. In the afternoon, the space opens up: engage in guided practice exercises, explore new approaches, or carve out dedicated time to focus on your own projects. Prefer independent creative flow? We’ve built that in too.
Whether you’re craving hands-on repetition, thoughtful feedback, or dedicated creative space, the Practice Lab provides the structure and flexibility to help your skills take root.
Optional Add-On: $250.00
Come deepen the work. Come practice. Come make it yours.
Spots are limited — join us.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this two-day workshop participants will:
- Gain hands-on practice in using techniques such as graphic recording, graphic facilitation, sketchnoting, and strategic illustrations
- Develop practical skills in lettering, layouts, and creating a visual vocabulary to structure their ideas creatively
- Appreciate the role of graphic facilitation as a decolonizing approach to knowledge exchange and communication, and the value of more inclusive and accessible methods over Western-centric, text-heavy forms
- Recognize the importance of visual language in facilitating connections with others and making information more accessible
- Understand how to use visual thinking to organize, simplify, synthesize, and communicate ideas effectively
- Build a comprehensive toolbox of both analog and virtual resources to support visual thinking in various environments
- Know how to collaborate effectively with graphic recorders in future projects
You Might Be Interested in This Workshop If You:
- Are exploring how visual tools can contribute to decolonization in your work;
- Work in fields where engaging diverse audiences and knowledge exchange is essential;
- Want to spark creativity and bring fresh perspectives into meetings, presentations, or written reports by incorporating visual thinking techniques;
- Have a project in mind where you can apply visual thinking skills;
- Are curious about using graphic recording and facilitation methods in your work and want to know how to work best with graphic recorders.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 250.00 to CAD 2000.00
