"Journals of Joy" in April

🌿 Unlock Your Creativity – No Experience Needed!

Join us for an inspiring 4-hour guided art journaling workshop (agenda is subject to flexability) designed to help you tap into your creativity, and connect with yourself and others in a meaningful way. Whether you're on a healing journey, in recovery, or simply looking for a new way to express yourself, this class will leave you feeling revitalized, empowered, and creatively free!

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:
🖌️ Guided art journaling exercises—no artistic skills required!
💛 Creative prompts to explore self-love, acceptance, and joy
🎨 Hands-on activities using collage, color, and simple mixed media techniques
🌿 A safe and supportive space to express yourself and connect with others

Why Join Our Creative Art Journey?

• Boost Your Mood: Art has a magical way of lifting your spirits and bringing joy to your everyday life.
• Enhance Your Focus: Engaging in creative activities can sharpen your mind and improve your concentration.
• Build Confidence: Discovering your artistic abilities can boost your self-esteem and empower you in other areas of life.
• Connect with Others: Creativity is a wonderful way to bond with like-minded people and form lasting friendships.

Calling all past Journals of Joy participants! 💛 If you joined us before and want more time to create, explore, and add to your journal, you’re invited back for an Open Studio Session during our next workshop!
⏰ Main Workshop: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🖌️ Open Studio (for returning participants): 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Come and dive back into your creative process with:
✨ Art prompts & journaling exercises
✨ Extra time to finish or expand your journal
✨ A relaxed, supportive space to create at your own pace

Looking forward to creating with you again! 🎨💛

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1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Open Circle & Intentions

• Welcome & brief introductions A little mindfulness to get grounded Setting creative intentions

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Make Your Own Art Journal (with guidance)

• Using paper, cardboard, and recycled materials, we’ll assemble and personalize our journals. Decorating the cover: it’s your journal, make it your way! Play with collage, doodles, or words that speak to you. Some journal making items will be prepped ahead of time so we can get down to the business of play!
• Returning participants can come starting at 2pm for Open Studio!

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Art Journaling Exercise

• A guided journaling prompt exploring self-reflection & personal growth. We’ll layer colors, textures, and words to create a piece that represents different parts of ourselves. Use collage, paint, or simple sketches—however your creativity flows!

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Open Studio & Freestyle Journaling

• A relaxed, go-at-your-own-pace creative session. Finish your journal, add pages, or start a new journaling prompt! Returning participants can continue adding to their existing journals. Need inspiration? I’ll have some extra prompts & techniques available!

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Closing Circle & Reflections

• A chance to share (if you’d like!) what you created or discovered today. Reflection: What surprised you? What do you want to explore next? A few closing words + upcoming workshop announcements!

1. Remember: This isn’t about being an artist. It’s about showing up for yourself. It’s about giving yourself the time and space to play, and dream.
2. I never want finances to be a barrier to healing and self-expression. If the $45 registration fee for this Art Journaling Workshop feels out of reach, I understand, and I want you there.
3. I’ve added a Pay-What-You-Can Donation Ticket option—because this space is about healing, not hardship. Give what you’re able, and if that’s not much right now, that’s okay. Your presence is what matters most.

Host or Publisher Shamay and Kia from Two Sound Women