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Full payment for the workshop is due at registration unless otherwise instructed.
No Refunds 60 days prior to the workshop.
All workshop cancellations 61 days or more before the workshop are subject to a $50.00 processing fee.
Full Refund if SBSMA or the instructor cancels the workshop.
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(Be sure to read the SBSMA cancellation policies above)
Wildflower Wisdom Journal: Create a Journal that Blooms with Meaning with Patti Euler and Dee Gray
March 14th & 15th
Saturday 10:00 am- 4:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am-3:30 pm
$225.00/person~limited to 12 spots
For more information and to register
contact Patti Euler 301-346-3773
Wildflower Wisdom Journal
Join Dee Gray and Patti Euler for an intimate mixed-media workshop handcrafting a deeply personal art journal using beautiful handmade and curated papers. In this two-day workshop, you will learn how to create two hand-bound Journals, one to keep and maybe one to give as a gift. These journals are ingeniously crafted from a simple packing envelope, because who knew recycling could be this fun?
The experience is thoughtfully and intentionally divided into three parts: we’ll kick off by creating the covers of our journals, then Patti and Dee will guide you through the essential techniques of book binding, showing you how to create beautiful signatures and stitch your journals together like a pro.
Next, you will have the opportunity to work in your journal using collage materials and color-harmonized collage imagery, and quotes chosen to inspire reflection, growth, and wisdom. With gentle guidance, you’ll explore layering techniques and journal prompts that tell a story, and you’ll be encouraged to add your own words whenever the moment feels right.
To finish, you’ll design unique hanging strands of handmade shrink-plastic flowers and beads that attach to your journal’s spine. These delicate, dangling accents add a touch of whimsy and beauty, a reminder that creativity and personal growth often flower together. Once you learn this amazing and fun shrink-plastic technique, you can use this newly developed skill for other art projects and jewelry-making.
What You’ll Experience:
Day 1
– Techniques for creating an art journal with 4 signatures using an easy pamphlet stitch.
– A focus on creating decorative journal pages using collage material, quotes, positive affirmations, and journal prompts.
– A powerful practice of self-reflection and creative empowerment
Day 2
– The art of creating beautiful flowers with shrink plastic and colored pencils
– Embellish your journals
The Materials We Will Provide:
– Four sheets of Handmade Papers 22×30 (There will be a variety to choose from)
– 27 sheets of parchment paper for each book
– 12 sheets of graph paper for each book
– 4 sheets of decorative cardstock for each book
– 10×13 Packing envelope
– 9×12 Packing envelope
– Bookbinding adhesive
– Ephemera/Collage Pack
– Imagery
– Words & Phrases
– Wax Linen and Tapestry Needle
– Shrink Plastic
– Flower Template
– Headpins
– Assortment of focal beads
– Bead cocktail of mixed seed beads
Shared Tools:
Heat Guns
Awls
Jewelry tools
Double-sided tape
Shrink Plastic Molds
What the Students Bring:
– Detail Scissors and Regular size scissors.
– Self-Healing Cutting Mat
– Colored pencils (Prism Color, Derwent or other Artist brand pencils recommended)
– Paint Brushes (1-inch or 1 ½ “ flat brush (nothing smaller) This brush will be used to apply the bookbinding glue on your covers and collaging some of your journal pages.
– If you have them, bring flat nose pliers and needle nose pliers
– Pencil and paper for notes
Workshop objective
Whether your journal becomes a sanctuary for secrets, a canvas for dreams, or a journal for travel adventures, this workshop is all about carving out precious time for your artistic expression. If you are a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop invites you to unleash your imagination and embark on a journey through the pages of your art journal. So come ready to engage, create, and most importantly, have fun! We’ll provide most of the materials; just bring your assigned tools and materials, and your creativity and enthusiasm!
We hope you will join us for this remarkable two-day event, sure to rejuvenate your spirit and ignite your passion for art.
