Sam Goetsch | Sketchbook Set + Course

Made in collaboration with artist Sam Goetsch, this limited edition set is designed to help you start a sketchbook with confidence — without overthinking where to begin. At the centre is a landscape A5 sketchbook with 100% cotton cold press paper, paired with a guided watercolour portrait course by Sam. The lessons are designed to match the artwork in this set, giving you a clear starting point and a process you can follow from the first page. The set is finished with a warm, vintage-inspired aesthetic — from the cover to the illustrated washi tape — creating a cohesive, ready-to-use experience. If 70 or more units are pre-ordered before this project ends, orders will be sent in mid June 2026. If the goal isn’t reached, all pre-order customers will be refunded in full within 3 working days. When you order this Limited Edition Set you'll receive: 1 × A5 Landscape Sketchbook (5.9 × 8.3in) 230gsm Cold Press · 100% cotton · acid-free paper 52 pages · Deckled edges 1 × Custom illustrated washi tape Exclusive access to a recorded watercolour portrait course by Sam Goetsch Free International Shipping Stretch goal — community bonus: If this project reaches 100 pre-orders, we’ll add an exclusive art print by Sam to every set. If we reach 200 pre-orders, we’ll also print a full illustrated opening spread by Sam inside the sketchbook — across the very first pages. Small extras to mark the project — and celebrate getting there together. Expand the "Set Specifications & FAQ" dropdown menu below for details. SET SPECIFICATIONS & FAQ A5 Landscape Sketchbook 230gsm Cold Press · 100% cotton · acid-free paper 52 pages / 26 sheets (paint both sides) Deckled edges Debossed vegan friendly PU cover Lay-flat binding for seamless landscape spreads Please note: slight variations may exist between mock-ups / sample photos and the final product. Illustrated washi tape 3 meters long, 1.5cm wide Why 100% cotton? 100% cotton paper is the ideal surface for watercolour and mixed media. It holds water well, handles multiple washes, and keeps colours looking vibrant over time. The surface offers a balanced level of texture and control, allowing pigment to flow naturally while maintaining crisp detail where needed Why is acid-free paper important? Acid-free paper helps prevent yellowing over time, ensuring your artwork remains stable and true to colour for years to come. Can you paint on both sides of the paper? Yes. Each of the 52 pages (26 sheets) can be painted on, thanks to the durability and absorbency of the cotton paper. WHAT'S IN THE COURSE? This course is designed to help you start — and finish — a full sketchbook page with confidence. You’ll follow along with Sam as you build a series of retro-inspired watercolour portraits, using a consistent palette and simple, repeatable techniques. 4 videos (~45 minutes total) · 3 portraits · 1 finished sketchbook page Inside the course: Welcome video (~5 min) A personal introduction to the colour palette and the techniques behind the soft, retro look of these portraits 3 step-by-step portrait lessons (~13 min each) Paint three portraits on one sketchbook page, building each one from the last to create a cohesive final composition Downloadable handout + initial sketches A simple guide to the colour palette, portrait basics, and starting sketches to help you begin with ease By the end you'll have a complete page of retro watercolour portraits, a colour palette you can return to, and the confidence to keep filling your sketchbook.