Junk Journaling Your Memories

What is a Junk Journal? It's a cross between a traditional journal, a personal scrapbook, and a mixed-media art piece. It's an artistic, non-judgmental space where you merge your personal story with creative techniques, transforming fragments of the past into a beautiful, cohesive collection.

Do you have a stack of old ticket stubs, beloved postcards, forgotten receipts, or little trinkets that are symbolic of a time, a trip, or a special show? This workshop is your invitation to take those collected sayings and mementos and finally give them a treasured home.

Forget the stress of binding—we provide the sturdy, pre-made journal so you can jump straight into the fun! This class is designed for enthusiasts of collage and stamping who want to learn how to combine diverse art techniques with their personal collection. You can choose a single theme or embrace an eclectic collection of everything that has captured your eye.

• Multimedia Layering: Learn techniques for decorating your pages using decorative papers, ribbon, and small trinkets to create pages that are genuine works of art.
• Creating Interactive Spaces: We will show you how to construct simple tuck spots and pockets perfect for holding journaling cards and delicate ephemera.
• Practical Preservation: Discover the essential trick of copying your valuable or bulky memorabilia (like fragile lace, special handwriting, or thick items) onto thin paper, allowing you to use the image in your collage without damaging the original.
• Stamping for Impact: Use stamps to frame your memorabilia and add texture to your thoughts, favorite sayings, or lyrics.

The possibilities are endless when you combine your personal archive with mixed-media creativity. Join us to start telling your story!

• Master Layering: Discover how to combine paper, fabric, and texture to create rich, visually engaging pages that are instantly captivating.
• Stamping for Story: Use stamps not just as decoration, but as tools to frame, texturize, and accentuate your photos and mementos.
• Preserve Your Treasures: Learn the indispensable trick of copying your valuable or bulky memorabilia (photos, lace, chunky tickets) so you can include the perfect image in your journal without damaging the original or making your book too thick.
• Interactive Design: We’ll show you how to build simple pockets, hidden tuck spots, and flips to make your journal a truly interactive experience.

You'll walk away not only with pages full of finished art but also with the confidence to keep documenting your story long after the workshop ends.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Liverpool Art Center/ Artistic Innovations LLC