Upcycled Handmade Journal: Beginner Bookmaking Workshop

Welcome to the Upcycled Handmade Journal: Beginner Bookmaking Workshop at ADX! Join us on October 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM for a fun and creative session.

Give new life to discarded materials and craft a one-of-a-kind journal in this eco-friendly workshop! Using upcycled paper, fabric, book covers, and found materials, you'll design a unique handmade journal that reflects your personal style. Learn simple bookbinding techniques, creative embellishment ideas, and ways to repurpose everyday items into beautiful, functional works of art. Perfect for writers, artists, and journal lovers alike.

No experience needed, just a love for creativity and sustainability!

About the Host: Jessica Werner

Jessica Werner is a Mixed-Media Artist and Graphic Designer with 20+ years of experience based in Portland, Oregon. She teaches various art mediums, including collage, printmaking, and bookmaking workshops at her studio and on-site. To make art accessible and FUN, Jessica hosts workshops where she teaches you how to create with easy-to-use supplies and shares her extensive collection of vintage magazines, books, and art supplies.

Jessica has hosted company team-building events, traveling friend & family groups, Girl Scouts, and private instruction workshops.

Art Design Xchange is a spacious, well-lit art studio with vibrant murals in an industrial warehouse located in the Buckman Neighborhood. They offer drawing, woodworking, and various other workshops taught by experienced working artists.

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