Intermediate Art Journalling

If you enjoyed the ‘introduction to art journaling’ course and can’t wait to dive into some more or if you already keep a journal and love all things arty than this is the course for you!

Art journaling is the combination of mixed media art and words. There are no rules, anything goes! Mix in creating with friends over a cuppa and a few biccies and the result is a course full of fun, laughter and lots of painty goodness. 

The course is packed with loads of different mediums and techniques to try. From how to alter photographs to making paper feathers and bottle top embellishments.

Session 1 - ‘Tangled’
This session introduces a technique called spill writing. We will be making paper feathers and exploring combining textiles into your pages

Session 2 - Trash to Treasure’
Here we look at using ‘trash’ to make a page that represents the treasures in your life. Techniques include weaving and bottle top art

Session 3 - ‘Thanks to you’
This time you will get the chance to try some mono printing techniques as well as creating your own mini stamps

Session 4 - ‘My Joy’
We look at different ways to alter photos to use in your pages as well as trying out a fab transfer technique. You will need to bring a few photographs this week that you don’t mind altering.

Session 5 - ‘Turn it around’
To finish the course we will be exploring making our own stencils and mini tags.

Full of fun arty and crafty tips and techniques to try this course is for anyone who loves art. If you attended the introduction to art journaling this course will introduce you to many more mediums and loads of exciting new ideas to help you fill your journals.

No drawing ability required.

If you came along to the ‘introduction to Art Journaling’ or have been working at home bring along your journal to continue in. If you would like to buy a handmade journal they will be available to buy for £6 each.

If you want to bring along your own brush, pen or some materials from your stash please feel free! I would also recommend either an apron or clothes you don’t mind getting paint on as it can get messy!

Any old magazines or textures are also gratefully received as donations to grow our studio stash.

You will take home a great variety of skills and techniques to help you to continue on your art journaling journey along with all the work you have created throughout the course.