A vintage-style journal with a sketch of a woman and child is tied with a white lace bow against a brown paper background with blue ribbons.

Connecticut River Artisan Group

LXCL:. Everyone will leave with a personalized journal, materials to make another, and ideas for continuing at home.

CLASS COST

Crag member Donna Jordan will be your instructor for this fun and creative class.Beginners are welcome! Junk journals bring together an assortment of papers, images and embellishments to create a place for writing, memories, keepsakes and creative play. Each participant will begin with a journal already assembled from a paper bag cover and a mix of blue, white, grid, ledger and book papers. The finished book will measure approximately 6 inches wide by 6 inches tall.Donna will instruct how the cover and inside pages are assembled before guiding participants through decorating their own journals. Crafters will learn how to choose a focal point for the cover and combine it with decorative touches such as ribbon, tea bag papers and a &ldquo;My Journal&rdquo; label. Participants will also learn to make tags, pockets and a mini notepad from leftover paper strips. A ribbon tie or colorful clip will provide the finishing touch.All materials will be provided, including decorating supplies, a glue stick and Aleene&rsquo;s Tacky Glue.Distress inks and sponges, fine-point pens, images for stamping, ribbons and lace will be available for decorating journal pages and covers during classroom time. Participants are welcome to bring a favorite ribbon, images or other decorative items to incorporate into their personal journals. Bring a snack or lunch, too! This workshop supports CRAG&rsquo;s mission to create opportunities for artists and artisans throughout the region. All skill levels are welcome; materials will be provided, but you&rsquo;re encouraged to bring meaningful scraps, tickets, or images to include.

Crag member Donna Jordan will be your instructor for this fun and creative class.Beginners are welcome! Junk journals bring together an assortment of papers, images and embellishments to create a place for writing, memories, keepsakes and creative play. Each participant will begin with a journal already assembled from a paper bag cover and a mix of blue, white, grid, ledger and book papers. The finished book will measure approximately 6 inches wide by 6 inches tall.Donna will instruct how the cover and inside pages are assembled before guiding participants through decorating their own journals. Crafters will learn how to choose a focal point for the cover and combine it with decorative touches such as ribbon, tea bag papers and a “My Journal” label. Participants will also learn to make tags, pockets and a mini notepad from leftover paper strips. A ribbon tie or colorful clip will provide the finishing touch.All materials will be provided, including decorating supplies, a glue stick and Aleene’s Tacky Glue.Distress inks and sponges, fine-point pens, images for stamping, ribbons and lace will be available for decorating journal pages and covers during classroom time. Participants are welcome to bring a favorite ribbon, images or other decorative items to incorporate into their personal journals. Bring a snack or lunch, too! This workshop supports CRAG’s mission to create opportunities for artists and artisans throughout the region. All skill levels are welcome; materials will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring meaningful scraps, tickets, or images to include.

Connecticut River Artisan Group

Junk Journal Workshop

Great North Woods Center for the Arts

CLASS COST

$30

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