Schedule 2026
1.–Beyond the Form ︎︎︎ February
11th February
︎ Intro Live-Session at 8.30 pm CET Timezone
18th February
25th February
04th March
2.–Small Talk ︎︎︎ March
11th March
︎ Intro Live-Session at 8.30 pm CET Timezone
18th March
25th March
01st April
3.– Spiritism ︎︎︎ April – May
22th April
︎Intro Live-Session at 8.30 pm CET Timezone
29th April
06th May
13th May
4.– Trip Fiction ︎︎︎May – June
20th May
︎Intro Live-Session at 8.30 pm CET Timezone
27th May
03th June
10th June
5.–Mirages ︎︎︎ June – July
17th June
︎Intro Live-Session at 8.30 pm CET Timezone
24th June
01st July
08st July
Beyond the Form
Drawing Course
We perceive the world through shapes, objects, colors, and sounds—sensory signals that give form to meaning. In this course, we will explore abstraction and its symbolic power as a bridge between the objective and the subjective.
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Small Talk
Drawing / Comic Course
Small TalkLife’s routine is threaded with the uncanny: hilarious missteps, bizarre encounters, and small absurdities that color our days. Over four lessons, we’ll turn these seemingly trivial moments into short stories that quietly reflect the essence of our lives.
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Spiritism
Drawing / Narrative Course
Are spirits the bridges between worlds—between what is real and what is imagined, what has been and what will be? Can a soul inhabit matter?
In this course, we will listen voices from the other world to create short stories based on fictional speculation.
Trip Fiction
Drawing / Narrative CourseTraveling means stepping into the unknown, seeing the world as if for the first time, and letting go of who we think we are. It is a way of observing and thinking that invites uncertainty—the foundation of all personal transformation. In this course, we will work on a travel book to create a mini narrative project.
Mirages
Drawing / Narrative CourseThe world does not simply exist; it emerges from what we see, feel and experience. It is from these shifting experiences that the narrative of the self slowly takes form, becoming our way of inhabiting the world. In these four classes, we will explore autobiography as a gentle, imaginative approach to recounting our experiences in the form of a short story.
︎Pack 5 courses
Special offer“Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown known is the important thing--and keeping the unknown always beyond you.”
–Georgia O'Keefe
I’m very happy to offer these new Short Format courses for this year.
Each course consists of four lessons and begins with an Intro Live presentation (via Zoom).
Over the course of four weeks, I will send out exercises every Wednesday so we can gradually work together as a group. I will guide the process through a Slack group, where participants can share their results and experiences. You can choose to follow the group’s rhythm or work at your own pace, whichever suits you best.
The courses are designed to explore concepts such as abstraction, subjectivity, symbolism, and autobiographical storytelling, as well as to work with themes like the human figure, nature, and the animal world. Each class includes both a conceptual and a practical component.
Approach
My approach to drawing emphasizes observation, attention, and experimentation over perfection. This course encourages students to explore the world emotionally, prioritizing process over technical precision. Mistakes are welcome, and uncertainty is part of discovery. Through playful exercises, experimental mark-making, and shifting perspectives, drawing becomes a form of personal research and self-expression. We’ll experiment freely with techniques, embracing the abstract and the unexpected, while having fun and discovering new ways to communicate through drawing.
Methodology
All courses start with a live Zoom session introducing the topic and presenting the first exercise. Each course focuses on developing a guided mini-project over four classes, working collaboratively as a group.
Group interaction plays a key role in maintaining motivation and dialogue. Participants who cannot attend live sessions may access recordings and complete the exercises independently. The tasks emphasize process-based learning, encouraging exploration and experimentation through play, chance, and intuition.
What do I get?
︎ Intro Live Session
︎ ︎4 videos + ︎4 PDF’s with assignments to gradually develop an initial project.
︎ Access to a community Slack channel to share my work and view the work of others.
︎ Talks with guest artists (Zoom) throughout the year (6 in total).
About me
Cristóbal Schmal is an illustrator, artist, and designer passionate about drawing as a form of expression, observation, and emotional exploration. He studied Graphic Design in Valparaíso, Chile, and later worked in design and advertising agencies in Barcelona. In 2008, he moved to Berlin to focus on illustration and has since worked for over 15 years with international brands, institutions, and media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Lufthansa, Taschen, Greenpeace, Financial Times, and National Geographic.
More short courses coming soon!
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Materials:
Sketchbook, Mix media paper ( 240 g/m2) Graphite Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B), Brushes, Inks, Drawing pens, Watercolors, Wax Crayons, Color Pencils, Blend Stumps.
A detailed list of materials will be sent after enrollment.
Language: English
The course is designed for all levels.
If you have questions just send me an email:
info@artnomono.com
FAQ
Can I start the course at any time?
Yes, all lessons and Live-Sessions recordings are available for 1 year.
I only know how to say “thank you” in English, can I participate?
A basic level beyond “thank you” is great, but the drawing is universal and if you don't want to speak it's OK.
How are the works evaluated?
The works are not evaluated but reviewed with the teacher and the rest of participants. Part of the concept of this course is to share the processes and learn from them.
I'm afraid to share my drawings because I always think they suck.
The bad drawings are sometimes the most interesting ones. I try to create a climate of trust without prejudices and judgements.
What kind of artists are the guest artists?
In the last years artists like John Broadley, Powerpaola, Katrin Stangl, Catalina Bu, Gosia Machon, Fanny Dreyer, Chris Harnan, Sophia Martineck, Amanda Baeza, Martha Verschaffel, Sarah Mazzeti, Mantraste , Molly Fairhurst, Aidan Koch and many more have been invited.