21 Days starting:
January 9, 2009
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What is an Artist Journal? There are many definitions, but here's what my journal is to me:
It is a treasured book - celebrating the moments in my life that would otherwise be forgotten. I even keep my completed volumes handy and “read” them over and over.
It is an ongoing exercise in observation and visual thinking. I am always scanning my surroundings for the interesting detail that makes the moment memorable.
It is an interactive coloring and creative play book that is always there to provide entertainment - on even the dullest day. There is no rule to finish a page in one setting, so there is always something to go back to and work on.
It is a place to explore the new ideas and new art supplies that constantly come into my life.
It is the muse that gently makes sure I have at least a small “art date” with myself every day.
The idea of this workshop is to share the ongoing delight of art journaling with you . . .
Each day, you will be given a link to a video which will teach you how to make a specific kind of page. You watch the video and at least get the page started - you can always go back to finish it later (and the videos will be available throughout the workshop and a bit beyond, so you can watch them as often as you like).
This will be an ALL VIDEO online workshop - the first of its kind as far as we know. You must have Quicktime installed on your computer (the latest version for your system). Most computers already have Quicktime onboard, but if yours doesn't, you can download it free from Apple.com
We use a private Yahoo Group as our classroom. You get invited to join the Group when the workshop begins.
Students can choose whether to share some of their pages by uploading them to an Album in the Photos section of the Group (not required, but the sharing is fun - and informative too).
The Instructor will be available in the Group throughout the workshop to answer questions and provide guidance.
Video Test. . .
Click this link to see a short video about the supplies you need for this workshop (and this will also tell you whether you have any problem accessing and watching our video format.
Click here to watch this video about supplies for the workshop.
Requirements. . .
There are no requirements. You do not need any skills to take this workshop - you do not need to know how to draw. Any skills you need will be learned as we make our pages.
Note: You can complete this workshop without ever leaving your house if you have to. The journal will travel well, but it's also a good friend at home.
Tuition. . .
Total cost for the 21 Day workshop is $50.
Sign Up. . .
Click here to sign up for this workshop.
A couple of days before the workshop begins, you will receive an invitation by email to join the Yahoo Group classroom for this workshop. Sometimes, spam filters block these invitations, so if you have not heard from me by the start day of the workshop, email me:
We will then use another method to get you into the Group.
Supplies. . .
A Moleskine “Large Sketchbook” (Blue/Violet Label - you will find this at Borders and Barnes and Noble, or Google it for online deals (try DickBlick.com) or visit the Moleskine website (moleskineus.com) and check out some of the sample pages while you’re there - they're inspiring. We use this particular book because it takes so many mediums so well, is archival, and is hard bound for durability).
Set of Watercolor Pencils (at least 12)
Pencil Box (for taking your journal out on art dates, or just room to room)
Waterbrush - Small or Medium (this is a brush that holds water in its handle and is available at all art supply stores)
Pencil, 3H lead, not a mechanical pencil, just a plain drawing pencil, and soft white eraser.
Permanent Black Pens in two or three nib widths. We use Pitt Pens in Fine, Medium, and Brush Tip (available at office and art supply stores). Sharpies will not work because they bleed through the page.
A Bone Folder
Spray Bottle and Rubbing Alcohol (regular 70% alcohol and an old hairspray bottle works well)
Sheer Heaven (at least 2-3 sheets). There are some techniques that just can't be done with anything else - like transfers for example.
A roll of 3M Removable Poster Tape (Available at office supply stores, this is a wide, very tacky, double-sided tape that remains removable) This will be used for one of our techniques, not for sticking things in our journals
A Glue Stick or double stick tape for sticking things in your journal.
A good paper scissors and a craft knife with metal ruler and cutting mat.
Some kind of pastel chalks and clear packing tape.
Fun Foam (1 sheet - available at craft stores)
Stiff, clear plastic: A transparency will do. I prefer to run a laminating pouch through a laminator with nothing in it (copy shops will do this for you if you don’t have a laminator). Plastic should be stiff but easily cut with scissors.
Just stuff that you have. . .
Some stamps and stamp pads in a few light colors and a set of alphabet stamps. We find the small Chalk Pads or Crafter's Inks in small pads or sets to be best because they can be heat set and then painted over without smearing.
The photo below shows supplies that we will use when working on our journals at home.
Click here to sign up for this workshop.
Next session begins January 9, 2009
