Art Journal Club: Drawing, Painting, Design and Collage
In this weekly class, artists can meet weekly to draw, paint, and compose a themed page in their art journal using various media.
Gerri Tumblin, BA, TESOL, TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(339)
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
No specific homework is assigned, but students are encouraged to finish pages we start in class and explore other options and media.Assessment
Throughout the class, I will have artists share their pages with me to see their progress and ask questions as they arise to ensure they are comfortable with the media, the process, and their progress. We will engage in respectful and relaxed conversation as we work to discuss the goals for their book and brainstorm ideas to get them there.Class Experience
Think sketchbook + art projects + journal = art journal! These are also known as altered books or visual journals. These books become collections of visual expressions, techniques, and self-reflection. Artists will combine different media and subjects and create thematic journeys of their own time and place. Each week we will focus on a different theme and particular medium, and complete a page together. Our studio time is meant to provide inspiration for artists to start a new project/idea and to continue their art journaling experience by capturing important moments, words, and expressions in their own book. Instruction and guidance will be provided throughout and specifics of each week’s theme and supplies will be posted into the classroom a few days before. Artists need to watch the pre-class video prior to attending in order to prep (at least a portion of) their book. We will not do prep work during the art studio time, but rather focus on various techniques and how to use different media. We always touch on how the art elements and design principles are incorporated into our work. Artists will follow step-by-step demonstrations as needed and will be given clear information as a foundation for incorporating the weekly theme and using the medium, but the final result will be very much up to the individual artist. It is exciting to see how the pages turn out! Each week will rotate a new medium and page theme, such as: Week of : Jan 23: apples Jan 30: bees Feb 6: cherries Jan 13: donuts This class is **ongoing** so we meet each week for something new. Families are charged each Sunday for the following week. You may unenroll if you wish (and reenroll if there is still a spot available). There is no long-term commitment. Themes and projects change every week, but eventually, there may be one that rotates back in.
Learning Goals
My goal is to inspire artists to begin (or continue) their art journaling experience and spark their desire for self-expression with weekly art studio meeting times. This gives them a chance to try different media techniques and build their book with care and thought.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
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Supply List
An old hardbound book with a removable paper jacket: 6 x 9 or larger, preferably with a sewn spine (not glued, but it will work if that is all you have), matte-finish pages (anything non-glossy), and a non-glossy front cover For the week of Nov 6: Pencil Bar eraser Black Sharpie markers (Fine and Ultra Fine) Colored pencils Other supplies we use at various times and nice to have nearby every class Ruler Markers Oil pastels Chalk pastels Watercolors, and acrylics paints Brushes Rubber cement Magazines, photos, scrapbook paper Glue and adornments, 3D memorabilia Mat to lay underneath ** it is okay if you do not have all of these things but this is a selection of supplies we will use throughout the class. Additional supplies may be needed as lesson plans develop, but that information will always be posted asap.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Joined June, 2020
4.9
339reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from UCLA
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and spent my first 10 years out of college working with professional designers and photographers in the publishing world. I was exposed to an eclectic variety of art media and styles. Later, as a volunteer art teacher, I was introduced to art journals (altered books/visual journals) and fell in love with combining journaling and art together, so I made my own!
I have enjoyed art journaling for many years and have worked on my own journal as a great way to create a distinctive piece of art that also included personal reflections, notations, and adornments.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class
