DATE: Monday, 4/6
TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Becky Gallagher
A Gentle Beginning for Absolute Beginners
Curious about art journaling but not sure where to start? This welcoming, beginner‑friendly class is designed for anyone who has never art journaled before—or who feels unsure, intimidated, or “not artistic.”
In this slow, supportive session, you’ll be guided step‑by‑step through simple art journaling techniques using basic materials like paper, color, and marks. There is no drawing skill required and no pressure to create something perfect. The focus is on exploration, ease, and learning through the process. A welcoming, beginner‑friendly introduction to art journaling designed for anyone who is brand new, feels unsure about art materials, or believes they’re “not creative.” This slow, supportive session focuses on exploration, ease, and learning through a simple creative process—no experience required.
An introduction to art journaling is a gentle, accessible creative practice. This session emphasizes curiosity, comfort, and permission to begin without pressure or expectation.
This class teaches you how to use words and images to document your days, explore your thoughts, and build a meaningful creative routine. Whether you want to reduce stress, spark inspiration, or develop a consistent journaling habit, Art Journaling offers a flexible and accessible way to express yourself.
In this workshop, you’ll learn simple techniques for daily, weekly, and monthly journaling, making it easy to fit creativity into any schedule. You can experiment with pens, paints, collage materials, and more as you discover your unique artistic style. Art journaling is both meditative and energizing — a grounding practice that supports emotional well‑being, mindfulness, and self‑reflection. No artistic experience is required; every page is an opportunity to explore and play.
What to Bring
Any journal or sketchbook works: lined, blank, or dot grid in the size you prefer. Bring one from home or purchase a multimedia journal in class for thicker paper that supports paint and collage
Please register by 4/4. If you have missed the deadline, please contact us to see if space is available.
PLEASE NOTE: You must register to obtain the access code to the studio as we are in a secure building. Our studio space is only accessible by way of stairs with a railing.
If finances are keeping you from coming, please contact us. We believe in the art of abundance and have an Art Angel Scholarship Fund to keep us in the flow state.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
#1: To register and pay online, use the ADD TO CART button below.
#2: If you prefer to pay by cash or check at the door, send us an email via the CONTACT tab to register and note that you will be using this payment choice. You may use this alternative for limited-budget sliding scale needs, set-price payments, and/or rounding up/pay-it-forward contributions to our Community Impact Scholarship which helps make our events accessible to all. Any amount paid above our set price will automatically make you a Blooming Peace ART ANGEL, and we graciously thank you for your support!