🎨 No-Sew Art Journal Workshop
Friday, July 18, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Beth’s Condo (address shared later)
👥 Limited to 3 participants—RSVP early!
Create a Journal That’s Uniquely Yours—No Sewing Required! Ready to turn your creativity loose and craft something beautiful with your own hands? Join us for an intimate, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make a no-sew art journal that’s perfect for capturing your art, thoughts, dreams, doodles, and photo memories.
In this cozy, three-hour session, you’ll:
- Learn how to fold and assemble a *signature* (bundles of pages)
- Glue together three signatures to form a sturdy, expressive journal
- Design and decorate your own custom cover
- If there is time available, explore mixed media techniques using rubber stamps, stencils, and more Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop is all about play, exploration, and self-expression.
Space is limited to just 3 participants to ensure a relaxed, personalized experience. Don’t miss this chance to create something meaningful, messy, and magical.
Materials Fee $5 (payable at the start of workshop) Includes everything you need to build your journal:
- 2-Signatures (8-1/2” x 5-1/2”)
- Card stock, Legal OR 11” x 17” paper
- Paper Towels, Baby Wipes
- Gel Medium, PVA Glue, Double-stick tape
- Gesso, Glitter Glue
- use of shared supplies such as cutting board, decorative paper, washi tape, stencils, stickers, punches, rubber stamps, posca pens, markers, embellishments, ink pads, score board
What to Bring:
- Pink Eraser or White Block Eraser
- Stapler
- Used gift card, hotel card or AARP card (for spreading glue or gesso)
- A COPY of your favorite picture on 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photo paper
- Your imagination
- Optional: used 8-1/2” x 11” printer paper with paint or doodles, favorite stencils, stamps, washi tape, collage paper, and embellishments
Bonus: A curated YouTube playlist will be shared so you can revisit techniques or keep the inspiration flowing after the workshop. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCvFYJW5rF4BPiLRMB6lu8e65VTLNcI4L&si=Zla-0eOArOO3HB4d