Discover the wonderful world of DOODLING!
The Doodle Institute is dedicated to building Courses, Community & Careers for creative people like YOU around the WORLD!
Beginner Courses
We created these courses to guide you through the basics of how to draw. We have heard thousands of people say, “I can’t draw.” You CAN. We believe you can and we will show you how. Once you know the basics, there are literally hundreds of ways you can apply it from early childhood, elementary and secondary school and well into your adult life.
21 Doodle Days
Yes, I want to learn to Doodle in 21 Days. Learn to doodle in 21 easy to follow lessons to teach you how ...
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Sketchbook Basics
Discover the wonderful world of doodling. We created this as the first course in the DOODLE YOUR DREAMS Program ...
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You Can Doodle
You will build on the basics of doodling to understand more about the history of drawing. Once you know the history, ...
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Advanced Courses
From infancy to industry, doodling has practical and powerful applications. Mathematicians and scientists use doodles to explain complex theories and equations. Business people use doodles to map business plans and strategies. Across the globe, people from all walks of life are doodling to help them communicate – to give visual representation and meaning to their ideas and to help others. Doodles help people innovate. Doodling has been around forever. Just look at the cave walls and you will see that we, as people, need to communicate using drawings.
Electronic Doodles
Now that you are feeling confident about doodling, let’s look at all the ways you can doodle for home, school o...
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Spirit of Doodles
When you connect Pen to Paper you open your heart channel. How do you maintain your creative spirit when workin...
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Business of Doodles
Ready to start developing a business model around your doodles. But where do you start? What is your plan? How big do...
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Professional Courses
How would it feel to build a career where you could earn $1,500 a day doodling? Graphic Recording is a powerful tool for critical thinking, problem solving and strategic planning. The Doodle Institute is pleased to offer one of the only self-paced, online certificate programs designed to build your skills, confidence and career as a Certified Graphic Recorder.
Doodle For Dollars
When you join the Mastermind for Graphic Recorders, you change the way you operate your Creative Business.&nbs...
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Private Coaching
Want to really get a lot out of the Doodle Institute? Sign up for Private Coaching with Diane Bleck. You will ...
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2018 Doodle Summit
The Doodle Institute is hosting the 2018 DOODLE SUMMIT June 19th & 20th, 2018 A VISUAL & VIRTUAL CONFERE...
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"YOU'RE 4th GRADE TEACHER MAY HAVE TOLD YOU NOT TO DOODLE. BUT NOW BIG BUSINESSES ARE WILLING TO PAY YOU TOP DOLLAR TO VISUALIZE THEIR BIG IDEAS!"
ABOUT THE DOODLE INSTITUTE
The Doodle Institute is a series of online courses that are all self-paced and designed to teach you the art and skill of Graphic Recording. Each course contains a series of videos as well as creative exercises to build your skills and confidence. Once you complete each course, send us your completed creative exercises and we will issue a certificate of completion
Our Courses
- 21 Doodle Days: Learn to doodle in 21 easy to follow lessons to teach you how to draw.
- Sketchbook Basics: Welcome to the World of Doodling. Let's Draw!
- You Can Doodle: A playful course for developing your own Visual
Vocabulary - Electronic Doodles: A simple course for drawing on your iPad and ideas for creating your own products.
- Spirit of Doodles: An enlightening course for embracing your
creative heart & talent. - Business of Doodles: Make a plan to take your creative skills to a whole new level.
Upon completion of all the courses, you will be able to:
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DRAW basic shapes, simple icons and people.
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CREATE simple, colorful and dynamic diagrams.
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BUILD roadmaps and flow charts designed for ideation.
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DISCOVER the ways to use doodling for self-care and how to use doodling for health and healing.
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EXPLORE tools you can use to build your doodle toolkit.
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UNDERSTAND how to share your doodles online.
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DEVELOP your doodles into illustrations and infographics.
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DEFINE the boundaries needed for your creative container.
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DIVE into extreme self-care of your mind, body and spirit.
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CREATE rituals to help you ride the waves of creativity.
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FIND out ways you can grow your business.
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DRAW out a roadmap for the next version of YOU!
During the courses you will:
- ENGAGE in a new way of learning
- BOOST Your Creativity
- ENHANCE Your Ability to Simplify Complex Concepts
- INCREASE Idea Generation
- ACCELERATE Understanding
- EXPAND Your Toolkit of Products
- CONNECT your heart and mind to your insights, inspirations and intentions
"The Doodle Institute has changed my life! If you are ready to take your Doodling to the next level, then this course is for you! The course work is so valuable with a ton of fabulous information along with some awesome golden nuggets. Each session provides you a deeper dive into fulfilling your dreams. "
Darlene Cothran
"Diane believed in me before I did. And that made all the difference!"
Mike Schlegel
"Thank you to the wonderful community that surrounds the Doodle Institute. I appreciate your kind words and the time you took to write a note of encouragement when I really needed it. I never felt alone on this journey because I knew that the group surrounded me with love and light. Its been a pleasure to get to know everyone. Your presence has supported me and simultaneously motivated me to move ahead. I look forward to seeing how everyone's creativity journey continues to unfold. We’ve come so far in such a short period of time. What a blessing this time has been."
Paula Kehoe
"Diane Bleck, I'm not entirely sure what kind of crazy voodoo magic is going on here… but DANG that vision board is like a freaking UNIVERSE MAGNET… My mind is blown! So insanely blown today. AMAZING."
Liliana Toboas
"Thank you so much, Diane! You and the Doodle Friends gave me that extra kick to be braver & more fearless than I've ever been. Much much thanks and gratitude!"
Michael Carroll
"Because of you, Diane Bleck, and Allison Crow and countless Doodle Peeps in my cheering section... I have two private FB groups that 'I' can play conductor of my little but mighty orchestra of art... where I share my heart and show my work... I am creating every week, and letting my journey of creativity unfold... MUCH GRATITUDE over here...❣️❣️❣️"
Beth Ytell Kang
"Diane, I am feeling so grateful for you today and for your lessons in the Doodle Institute. Thank you so much for all you do and for all of your encouragement to all of your students. ❤️"
Tammy Judd Jenny
About Diane Bleck
Diane has been a professional Graphic Facilitator for 20 years. She is a sought after speaker on CREATIVTY working with businesses large and small for the past 20 years to BRING IDEAS TO LIFE. She built the Doodle Institute to share her experience and CREATIVE HEART with YOU!
Across the globe, people from all walks of life are doodling to help them communicate – to give visual representation and meaning to their ideas and to help others. Doodles help people innovate. Doodling has been around forever. Just look at the cave walls and you will see that we, as people, need to communicate using drawings.
Doodling connects your hand and mind, which enhances your ability to absorb new information, process it, and remember it later. Doodling can help you unlock your hopes and dreams. We invite you to fill Doodle Sketchbooks big and small with your doodles and share them with family and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Doodle Institute courses start?
You will have immediate access to this self-paced course once you sign up.
How long does the course take to finish?
All the videos will be available to you right away. You can watch all the videos in a day or you can watch a video a day to really build your skills over time.
Who is the Doodle Institute For?
The Doodle Institute was created for Trainers, Educators, Parents & Kids. From infancy to industry, doodling has practical and powerful applications. Mathematicians and scientists use doodles to explain complex theories and equations. Business people use doodles to map business plans and strategies. Across the globe, people from all walks of life are doodling to help them communicate – to give visual representation and meaning to their ideas and to help others.
What if I'm not an artist?
Doodling is about ideas not art. Once you know the basics, there are literally hundreds of ways you can apply it from early childhood, elementary and secondary school and well into your adult life.
What are the Doodle Institute online courses like?
Each course contains a series of lessons that include .pdf downloadable worksheet you can use to doodle along. Each video lesson is about 3-5 minutes long.
Can I download the activities?
Yes, you will find the activity worksheets in each section of your course. This is a perfect tool to support you as you go through the course.
Can I share these lessons with my students and co-workers?
Yes, you can. We would love for you share these daily doodle lessons with others and when you share on social mead, please add the #Doodle Institute hashtag.
Is there a Facebook Group?
Yes, you will be invited to join the Doodle Girl & Friends Facebook Community to connect with other students of the Doodle Institute. Make sure you introduce yourself and let us know that you are NEW!
Ready to Unlock the MAGIC of Your Markers!
Neuland Markers
Neuland is at home wherever people are working together through cooperative dialogue to create common visions, determining together to achieve objectives and reach their goals.
KIT INCLUDES:
2 Neuland No.One® Outliner, round nib, 2.5 mm
2 fineOne by Neuland® Outliner, round nib, 1 mm
1 Neuland RefillOne Ink Outliner, permanent
1 Neuland No.One® ArtMarker, brush nib, 0.5-7mm - 13 Color Set A6
Are you ready to join the Doodle Institute?
Discover the *MAGIC* of Your Markers and the *ART* of Graphic Recording.