Creating a Travel Journal: Documenting Your Adventures with Pam Benoit
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Creating a Travel Journal: Documenting Your Adventures with Pam Benoit
Wednesdays, September 2, 9 & 16, 2026
Wednesdays, October 14, 21 & 28, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$95 for 3 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students
In this class, you will create a personalized travel journal. If your time is limited, you may enroll in the 3 week course for a very brief introduction to the basics. Or, you may continue for an additional three weeks to get a comprehensive approach to creating your travel journal. Classes include demos, examples, hands-on exercises, and creative time to work on your journal.
Week 1: Introduction to Travel Journaling & Materials (Sept 2)
Overview of travel journaling concepts and benefits
Planning Your Journal
Introduction to types of travel journals and layout ideas
Creating coherence in your journal
Week 2: Sketching and Using Different Media (Sept 9)
Deciding what to draw
Using different types of materials, media, pencils, pens
Including photos and images from the internet
Week 3: Lettering and Journaling (Sept 16)
Different kinds of journaling
Lettering styles
GETTING THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Week 4: Adding Ephemera and Embellishments (e.g., ticket stubs, labels, stickers, pressed leaves or flowers, etc.) (Oct 14)
Types of Ephemera and Embellishments
Integrating Ephemera Into the Page
Week 5: Creating Folders for Your Travel Journal (Oct 21)
Types of Paper for Folders
Ways to Fold and Different Sizes
Pre-Made Envelopes
Week 6: Customizing Your Travel Journal Cover (Oct 28)
Paper and Fabric Options
Embellishments and 3D
Stamps and Transfers
Additional Resources about Travel Journals:
This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Intermediate painters will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts of watercolor through practice and guidance.
Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery. She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.
Wednesdays, September 2, 9 & 16, 2026
Wednesdays, October 14, 21 & 28, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$95 for 3 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students
In this class, you will create a personalized travel journal. If your time is limited, you may enroll in the 3 week course for a very brief introduction to the basics. Or, you may continue for an additional three weeks to get a comprehensive approach to creating your travel journal. Classes include demos, examples, hands-on exercises, and creative time to work on your journal.
Week 1: Introduction to Travel Journaling & Materials (Sept 2)
Overview of travel journaling concepts and benefits
Planning Your Journal
Introduction to types of travel journals and layout ideas
Creating coherence in your journal
Week 2: Sketching and Using Different Media (Sept 9)
Deciding what to draw
Using different types of materials, media, pencils, pens
Including photos and images from the internet
Week 3: Lettering and Journaling (Sept 16)
Different kinds of journaling
Lettering styles
GETTING THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Week 4: Adding Ephemera and Embellishments (e.g., ticket stubs, labels, stickers, pressed leaves or flowers, etc.) (Oct 14)
Types of Ephemera and Embellishments
Integrating Ephemera Into the Page
Week 5: Creating Folders for Your Travel Journal (Oct 21)
Types of Paper for Folders
Ways to Fold and Different Sizes
Pre-Made Envelopes
Week 6: Customizing Your Travel Journal Cover (Oct 28)
Paper and Fabric Options
Embellishments and 3D
Stamps and Transfers
Additional Resources about Travel Journals:
This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Intermediate painters will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts of watercolor through practice and guidance.
Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery. She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.
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