About the Art Journals Workshop
In our Art Journals workshop, we will cover a variety of artistic techniques to begin or deepen your art journaling journey. This eight-module course will include four modules of artistic techniques and four modules of writing techniques to help you combing art with various writing practices. The workshop begins by discussing how to find, alter, or create your own art journal and what kinds of themes and topics work best for art journals. We'll talk about nature journals, travel journals, family journals, collaborative art journals, daily journals, and so much more! We'll cover various techniques for art including mixed media backgrounds, painted backgrounds, found poetry, watercolor/sketching, combining words and images, and more. We'll also spend time on written techniques: freewriting, guided writing, poetry writing, reflective writing, daily journaling, and using quotes. The workshop will end with each person submitting a journal page to be included in a collaborative art journal.
Instructors: Your instructors are Sal Scheibe, a professional graphic designer and illustrator and Dana Driscoll, a writing professor and artist, both of whom are avid art journalers!
Art Level: This program is for all artists from novice to professional.
Start Date: Register Anytime!
Contents: 8 module program
Fee: $95 US per person
Questions? Please view our Online Workshop FAQ
Sample art from the workbooks
Program Content
Module 1: Choosing or Constructing a Journal
- Choosing a pre-made journal and altering it
- Creating a journal from an old book
- Bookbinding techniques and materials
Module 2: Journal Topics, Themes, and Purposes
- Theme examples
- Choosing a theme/purpose for your journal
Module 3: Mixed Media Pages and Backgrounds
- Glues and Adhesives
- Mixed Media paper backgrounds
- Collage backgrounds
- Intuitive backgrounds
- Layering images/text
Module 4: Finding Inspiration and Committing to a Journal
- Freewriting techniques
- Guided writing with prompts and questions
- Pen information
Module 5: Quotes, Text and Found Poetry
- Incorporating quotes and words that inspire you
- Combining words and Images
- Creating found poetry from book pages
- Sources for text
Module 6: Poetry Writing, Responsive Writing
- Poetry Writing
- Responding to Poetry
- Responding to Art and Images
- Other creative writing techniques
Module 7: Drawing, Painting, and Sketching
- Sketch Journals/Books
- Inks
- Watercolors
- Acrylics
- Adding in sketches
- Adding in other art
Module 8: Reflective Journaling Practices
- Daily journaling techniques
- Writing about past events
- Documenting important events
- Reflecting upon the course
- Collaborative class journal
Supply List
- Journal (Moleskine or other)
- Hardcover book to alter
- 90 lb art paper, such as Watercolor Paper or Stonehendge paper or cardstock (Dana recommends Stonehendge paper)
- Beeswax
- An awl or drill
- Thick thread or embroidery floss
- A blunt tapestry needle
- Various papers and ephemera
- Gel medium
- Acrylic paint
- Watercolors
- Pen and Ink (any kind will do as long as its waterproof)
- Colored pencils and markers
- Book pages (in English or your native language)
- Collage images/magazines, ribbons, yarn and beads
Cancellation Policy: Because our access emails go out upon receipt of program payment (and participants have immediate access to all of the program content), there are no refunds given for online programs without a start date.
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