ARTiculations Mixed Media Art Journaling (4wk)

January 14 - February 4, 6:30-9:30pm

In this class, journalers will learn to express themselves in a space where there is no judgement, no criticism, just encouragement and exploration with a side order of fun. 

 We start with a writing prompt and a different writing technique that allows us to journal in a way that will be covered up later so no one can ever read it. Next, we will paint over our writing (again a new technique each week). Then we add collage while discussing composition, and finishing up with creative lettering. 

Journalers are free to share after each step, but are welcome, not to-this is a no rules, no mistakes, can't do it wrong art class. This is a fun class, with lots of laughing, silliness and connecting, where mistakes are encouraged, and play the goal. 

There are so many beneficial aspects of art journaling but one is that after we journal we cover up what we wrote with paint or a collage technique, allowing for freedom of expression. Another thing that is great about art journaling is that the techniques are open-ended. When I say 'put drops of paint across the top of your page,' journalers can choose whatever colour they want, no 2 pages look the same, and there is no comparing, or competition. Participants work on their pages at their own pace, resulting in an original and unique journal page each time. 

This is a wonderful class for creative people who like to explore multiple mediums, who don't like to be micro-managed in their art and who like to follow their own path. Play, experimenting and exploration is encouraged. This is not a paint this/do that art class, the aesthetic of the finished product is personal and reflective of the artist.

ARTiculations students are offered a one time 20% off coupon that can be used towards your materials list! See Materials List Below

Materials that students will bring:

• Acrylic paint
• Brushes
• Markers-variety of colours plus black and white
• Gel gloss medium
• Collage material* We will bring some as well
  
• White Posca Marker
  

Materials that ARTiculations will provide:

• Mixed Media Journal Making Materials (Paper & binding supplies
• additional collage materials
• variety of material bits and bobs to add to the journey!

About your Instructor:

Anna Redish is a self taught art instructor with experience hosting art classes on line and in person. Anna currently hosts weekly Art Journaling classes for teens, tweens and adults through her own website, and for an online learning platform. Over the last four years Anna has witnessed the power of Art Journaling transforming lives through support and community building.

 A homeschooling mom of 4 now adult children, Anna has used Art Journaling for her own mental health and has witnessed others use it in their lives to build community, and express themselves safely. 

Anna is known for her fun ‘no rules’ approach to art making and teaching, where the first rule of Art Journaling is “there is no rules.”

REGISTRATION POLICY in a nutshell

All ARTiculations workshops require advance registration, unless otherwise noted. In the event of insufficient enrolment, registrants will be notified prior to the workshop start date and a full refund will be given. No refunds/credits will be provided for withdrawal fewer than five business days prior to the start of class. ARTiculations does not provide make-up classes or substitutions. This policy is subject to change without notice.