Junk Journal Journey : Making Junk Journals
In this multi-day class, learners will create a Junk Journal.
Angie Hamilton
Average rating:
2.3
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students may not finish a project in class and may want to continue working after class.Class Experience
A Junk Journal is a journal created from a mix of recycled and found materials with newer elements to make a place for journaling, creative writing or art or to use as a scrapbook. Junk Journals are as much fun to make as to use and learners will be all the more excited to use the journal after creating it from scratch. Some of the common elements used in a junk journal might be paper bags, cereal boxes,old books and magazines,envelopes, tickets, wrapping paper, scrapbook paper,playing cards, gift tags, ribbon, coffee filters and almost anything else you like and want to add! These collected things are know as ephemera and the pages are called signatures. Every junk journal is unique and they make journaling an expression of creativity. In this class we will learn how to create the ephemera, embellishments, pages, pockets and more. We will learn binding using hand sewing. Students will learn to pick a purpose for their journal, design a layout and add embellishments that will make the final project a keepsake that is not only useful but beautiful. Week 1: Designing a cover Week 2:Making signatures/ layout Week 3: Pockets Week4:Making Artist Trading cards Week5: Making tags Week6: Distressing/ tea dying Week 7: Adding page embellishments Week 8: Binding and Sharing Students will gain self confidence as they put together a journal that showcases their own unique personality and creativity. The class will be very hands-on as I will also be creating a journal with the class. I encourage students to ask questions as we go along.
Learning Goals
Students will learn various techniques for creating a journal. They will use creativity to express their artistic point of view.
Other Details
Supply List
Supplies to gather: scissors Clear glue works best...glue stick doesn't stick on some materials Any of the following: newspapers, envelopes, scrapbook paper, coffee filters,old books, sheet music, dye cuts or stickers,white paper, notebook paper, envelopes,catalogs,photographs, wrapping paper , lace, fabric scraps, postage stamps...anything that seems fun to you! Book pages, scrapbook paper and ephemera are all available to print on many online sites for free or a small fee. I suggest gathering as much as you can before class starts. Even the Dollar Tree has a fair amount of supplies. Everyone will need Playing cards about a yard of ribbon 3-4 12x12 scrapbook papers a ruler a few kraft paper tags (found in craft stores or sections) a few brown paper lunch bags ink pad and stamps foam brushes a small container of mod podge a cereal box index cards A gift bag Things to embellish your journal (see above)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
2.3
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Miss Angie! I am a teacher of 20+ years. I follow a Charlotte- Mason/Waldorf inspired teaching philosophy and love teaching poetry, literature and handcrafts such as cross stich, embroidery, sewing and crochet. I am also passionate about tea and poetry tea times for a variety of age groups. I love allowing young minds to explore their creativity and believe in hands on/student led education.I believe in music and art as foundations for learning.
I have a BA in Speech and Drama with a minor in English and have taught music and theatre in addition to Language Arts , history and elementary school.
I'm also a mom of two fantastic daughters. The other love of my life is an adorable little Pomklee named Hunter.
I am very excited to share an exciting learning journey with you and your kids!Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class
