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Mindful Journaling Mixed Media Workshop

Create a unique mixed media journal page in this Chicago workshop.

Molly Cranch

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1.5 hours

2 to 30 $30

Chicago

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Craft

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Paper Craft and Ink

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Kid Friendly

What you'll do

If you're looking to get started with a journaling practice, join this Chicago workshop! Journaling is a creative process that may include writing, drawing, painting, and collage. It is a wonderful way of connecting with the world and understanding oneself. Journaling can also be a tool for increasing awareness of the present moment, which is what mindfulness is.

In this mindful journaling mixed media workshop, you will create a mini journal or folded art journal page using a variety of materials. This workshop is perfect for groups interested in exploring creative expression or team building. This class can take place indoors or outdoors with a nature component. Throughout the class, you will be guided on how to use different materials such as watercolors, ink pens, and decorative papers as they relate to a certain prompt or word.

Here are some ideas for Mindful Journaling Mixed Media Projects, including prompts and materials:

"Fall Leaves: Letting Go" (sponge painting, patterned papers, writing)
"Go with the Flow: Watercolor Exploration" (watercolor paint, ink pens)
"Inner Resource: Landscape Collage of a Peaceful Place" (mixed media papers, paint, scissors, glue)
"Nature Journaling: Connecting to Nature through Observing, Drawing, and Writing" (ink pens, markers, papers)

Workshop Sequence:

5-15 minutes for mindful breathing, observing, or writing
45-60 minutes for creating
5-15 minutes for sharing

This is a general outline as workshop size and location vary.

The Instructor will begin the workshop with a short mindfulness breathing or writing activity and then provide a demonstration of how to work with materials. You may then create an art journal page reflecting upon a mindful word or prompt. The focus of this workshop is creative exploration of materials in a relaxed and fun setting. This workshop is beginner-friendly and is open to all levels.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a one-of-a-kind journal that reflects your creativity and individuality.

Knowledge required

Collage and mixed media are beginner-friendly and open to all levels.

What you'll get

One mixed media art journaling page in the form of a small book or folded art piece.

What to bring

All materials will be provided.

Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids. The adult may observe at the class for free.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mom or birthday gift.

Location

Your teacher can travel within 30 miles of Chicago, to a venue of your choice

Your teacher

Molly Cranch

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Hi my name is Molly Cranch and I am an artist, author-illustrator and arts educator based in Chicago, Illinois.

I have taught students ranging from age 3 to adulthood in a wide variety of settings including public and private schools, online and in art museums and art centers. I have taught a wide range of art media, however I love to teach 2D materials such as drawing, painting, collage, and bookmaking.

My teaching philosophy is relaxed, supportive and student-centered. I teach basic skills and techniques while allowing room for creative flow.

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