Design Your Own Nature Junk Journal

This workshop is the second in our two-part series, though newcomers are welcome to join! Participants will learn what a junk journal is, how to use one, and how to transform everyday recycled materials into meaningful, creative pages. Using journals made in the previous class (or creating one during this session) participants will tear, cut, paste, and layer papers from reused items such as receipts, envelopes, paper bags, magazines, old book pages, greeting cards, labels, ribbon, and more. They will design and add pockets, envelopes, tuck spots, and decorative elements, turning simple scraps into personal treasures.

We will gather under the pavilion at Yankauer Nature Preserve, where participants can relax, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy a calm yet creatively energizing atmosphere. Junk journaling is both soothing and exciting; there is freedom in knowing there is no single “right” way to create. No two journals will ever be the same; each one reflects the personality and creativity of its maker. Participants may choose to write in their journal, use it as a memory or treasure book, or continue adding pages and found items long after the workshop ends.

Junk journaling centers on recycling and reusing materials that might otherwise be discarded, giving new life to paper scraps and everyday items while encouraging thoughtful, sustainable creativity. Participants are encouraged to try something new, embrace the process, have fun, and enjoy making art in a supportive, relaxed environment.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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