Book Arts, Journaling, and
Paper Arts Classes
Explore the creative world of journal making with us!
Photos are samples! Your class is based on what theme YOU choose!
We love a good theme! Some common types of themes we work with are nature, bohemian, African, Mexican, Indian, faith based, heart centric, healing, poetry and more!
Maze Book
This is a 1 page, accordion style journal. You'll learn painting techniques, stenciling, accordion folding, and leave with journal prompts for your journal.
Medallion Journal
We will make a hardcover journal with pockets and stitched binding using recycled sari ribbon. You'll learn printing techniques using a gelli plate combined with stenciling and collage.
Star Book
We will use an assortment of scrapbook papers, ribbons, and embellishments to create this unique and beautiful book form. When closed, it looks like a book but when opened it looks like a star.
Junk Journal
This is a journal with stitched binding crafted with an assortment of collage papers, ephemera, fabric, trims, envelopes and other interesting odds and ends. More is more!
Flower Doodles and Poetry
We will create a charming mini book of painted pages, collaged found poetry from books, bead embellishments, and doodled flowers and leaves. If you like whimsy, this class is for you.
Holiday Cardmaking
If you enjoy handmade greeting cards, this class is for you! We will use a combination of paper punching, paper cutting, rubber stamping, and heat embossing to make 3 festive holiday cards.
Petit Accordion Book
We will create a series of co-ordinating backgrounds with paint, collage, embellishments, and optional quotes to form this fun sized mini journal.
Altered Flower Garden
We will convert a hardcover children's book into a fantasy floral garden using metallic paint, collage, and assorted embellishments. Each page will have a favorite quote or scripture of your choice.
Workshops
Paste Paper
This is a half day (4 hour) workshop. You will create several sheets of painted and decorated papers made with a paste, using various tools. The paper of your choice will be used to create a hard cover, sewn binding journal.
Watercolor Art Journal
This is a half day (4 hour) workshop. We will paint an oversized sheet of watercolor paper then convert it into a stitched bound, multiple page journal. Then we will fill the pages with content that resonates with your heart.