Creative Journaling: Exploring Mixed Media

This hands-on course will guide participants through the process of creating a personalized journal and exploring various mixed media techniques to fill it. Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Welcome & Introduction Icebreaker activity: Share your favorite journaling experience or what you hope to learn.Overview of the day’s agenda. 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Journal Creation Materials Needed: Blank journals, decorative paper, scissors, glue, washi tape, markers, and other decorative supplies. Demonstration on how to make a simple DIY journal using available supplies. Participants create their journals. 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Introduction to Mixed Media Discussion Topics: What is mixed media?Different materials and techniques (collage, painting, stamping, etc.)Showcase examples of mixed media journals for inspiration. 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Break 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mixed Media Techniques Workshop Activity 1: Collage Making - Using magazines, fabric scraps, and other materials. Activity 2: Painting & Doodling - Explore watercolor, acrylics, and markers. Activity 3: Stamping & Texture - Create unique textures using stamps, stencils, and found objects. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Filling Your Journal Tips on how to combine different techniques. Guided prompts to start writing or creating art in the journal. Examples of prompts: Today’s Mood - A Place I Want to Visit/A Quote That Inspires Me 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Sharing & Feedback Participants share their favorite pages or techniques they’ve used so far. Group feedback and encouragement. 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Wrap-Up & Future Ideas Discuss ways to continue journaling and exploring mixed media.Q&A session. Supplies Provided: To make a journal Decorative papers and glue Washi tape and stickers Markers, watercolors, and acrylic paint Paintbrushes and sponges Stamps and ink pads Magazines