Making and Creating an Art Journal on Mondays in November and December at River House
with Liz Monaco
$50
Join our inspiring hands-on class designed to help you craft and personalize your very own art journal! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a perfect space to explore your creativity, experiment with different techniques, and develop your unique artistic voice.
Page Techniques: Practice diverse methods like watercolor washes, mixed media layering, doodling, stamping, and collaging to bring your pages to life.
Creative Exploration: Use prompts and exercises to unlock ideas, encourage spontaneous art-making, and let your pages evolve naturally.
Personalization: Learn how to incorporate your own memorabilia, quotes, and themes that resonate with your personal story or interests.
Maintaining Your Journal: Tips for staying motivated, documenting your everyday moments, and making journaling a fun and ongoing creative project to continue exploring long after the session.
Who Should Join: Anyone interested in art, self-expression, or simply exploring new ways to create! No prior experience needed—just an open mind and a love for making art.
Supplies Needed:
- Journals- blank sketch/watercolor books, or you can hand make a book or alter a book.
- Pens, markers, pencils, rulers, brushes Paints (acrylics, watercolors, inks, metallics)
- Colored pencils
- Collage materials: (magazine clippings, newspapers, paper scraps)
- Glue or adhesives
- Stamps and stencils
- Washi or decorative tapes
- Gesso: white or clear
- Sponges
- Palette knives
Optional:
- Fabric,
- Textured papers,
- Brayer
- Gel press
- Ink sprays
- Found objects or memorabilia
Class sessions will be held on Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)
No class sessions Nov. 24 and Dec. 15, 22, 29.
For ages 18 and up.
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Nov 3 - Dec 8th, 2025
Mon for 5 weeks from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
