Introduction to Visual Thinking & Graphic Recording

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.

**Accessibility: 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 in Visual Thinking!

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.

Practice Lab Fee: $250.00

Come deepen the work. Come practice. Come make it yours.

Spots are limited — join us!

Skill Building and Learning Opportunities:

By the end of this two-day workshop participants will:

1. Gain hands-on practice in using techniques such as graphic recording, graphic facilitation, flipcharting, sketchnoting, and strategic illustrations
2. Develop practical skills in lettering, layouts, and creating a visual vocabulary to structure their ideas creatively
3. Learn how how to utilize graphic recording as a knowledge exchange and communications tool
4. Recognize the importance of visual language in facilitating connections with others and making information more accessible
5. Utilize your new tools in visual thinking to organize, simplify, synthesize, and communicate ideas effectively
6. Build a comprehensive toolbox of both analog and virtual resources to support visual thinking in various environments
7. Collaborate effectively with graphic recorders in future projects

This workshop is designed for those ready to transform how we gather, engage, share, and lead. This workshop is geared towards a wide audience - please join us if you identify with the following:

• Center Equity & Decolonization: You are seeking visual methodologies that disrupt traditional hierarchies and create space for Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Bridge Diverse Perspectives: You work at the intersection of different worlds and need tools that translate complex ideas into a shared language that everyone can see and understand.
• Elevate Routine Administration: You want to move beyond the "status quo" of dry reports and static meetings, replacing them with dynamic visuals that spark engagement and clarity.
• Activate a Specific Vision: You have a community project, a policy shift, or a local initiative in mind and need a tangible way to map out the path forward.
• Collaborative Partnerships: You want to lead with confidence by learning how to integrate graphic recording and visual facilitation into your existing workflow.

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