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.