Junk Journals
June 22 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$171.00An In-Studio Workshop!
Saturday, June 22, 10:30am-4:30pm
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About this Workshop:
A “junk journal” is a handmade book created from many types of paper, often recycled materials like patterned papers, sheet music, envelopes, paper bags, maps, brochures, and more. In this workshop, we will gather various materials and other ephemera to create a unique journal that expresses your vision and style. Grab any drawings, stamps, stickers, and embellishments you like to personalize your very own junk journal!
Level: Beginner – no previous experience needed!
Registration closes June 14, 2024. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students may/will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email.
Sample images by Sarah Matthews
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes a $14 materials fee to cover all the necessary materials provided in class, including paper for the book and covers, ink pads, stamps, glue, and classroom tools. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:
- (Optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get messy
- (Optional) Notepad or sketchbook to take notes
- (Optional) Any personal bookbinding tools you’d like to use instead of the class set: awl, X-Acto knife or Olfa knife, bone folder, bookbinding needles, scissors, ruler
- Any personal stamps, embellishments you’d like to consider using in your book
- Any personal decorative papers or prints you might like to incorporate (should be cut down to 10”x7”)
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Matthews is a 2016 MA Art & the Book graduate from the Corcoran College of Arts and Design, and holds an MBA with a Marketing Concentration and BS in Sociology from Bowie State University. Matthews’ work has been exhibited nationally and is part of the permanent collections of Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, GWU’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Matthews is a full-time artist, teacher, & YouTuber (SARAHBEME). You can view her work at iamsarahmatthews.com.
“This was the perfect “at home” class. None of the tools were too hard to locate, and it was nice to work at our own pace while chatting.”
—Workshop Participant, Junk Journals Online with Sarah Matthews