Hidden Words

Join us for a trip into the unknown! We’ll evoke the adventurer in us as we use our journals to create and explore unknown worlds. Was your journal unearthed in the forest, a book of magic long ago fallen from a gypsy’s wagon? Did it fall from the sky with images and entries from another galaxy? Does it tell what life is like under the sea or in a fantastical garden? Just like an intrepid adventurer who returns to tell about their journey-we’ll use the journal to evoke mystery and create a sense of story. We’ll use the page as part of our story-tearing edges, and openings that lead your eye through your magical wonderland. You’ll discover how to make paper and fabric look worn with age. You’ll learn how to use the alchemy of paint and collage to create wonderful textures-water, stone, wood, parchment, and forest. I’ll demo how how to mix and layer watercolors to add depth and interest to your pages. We’ll also play with acrylic paint, glitter, ephemera, fibers and embellishments to enhance our story. There is no limit to the delightful possibilities. No passport required!

Supply List

• Journal-with pages that can take watercolor or in class I’ll give you watercolor paper and show you how to attach it into your journal.
• Paint- watercolors- red, yellow, blue, white, black (small tubes will be plenty)
• Any favorite journaling tools: markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, or collage paper.
  
  Teacher will bring:
• Unusual acrylic paints
• Unusual watercolor paints
• Glitters
• Metallics
• Sepia ink
• Aluminum foil
• Sandpaper
• Unusual paper
• Watercolor paper
• Embellishments
• Fabric
• Velvet
• Saran wrap
• Paper towels
• Brushes
• Water containers
• Glue
• Awl
• Fiber
• Sponges
• Palette
• Brushes
• X-acto knives
• Spray bottles
• Wax paper
• and other goodies for making your journal out of this world!