Course overview

This course is designed to ignite your imagination and help you express your creativity through mixed media art journaling. Whether you're a beginner, who would like to try a new hobby, or a more experienced crafter on this course we will look at a variety of techniques and different mediums to create unique, expressive journal pages. No prior art experience is necessary- just an open mind and a desire to explore your creativity. During this course we will: • Look at the fundamentals of art journaling and it’s benefit for personal expression. • Experiment with variety of techniques such as drawing, doodling, painting and collage. • Develop your own style showcasing your creativity • Learn how to use prompts to inspire your journal pages. • Build your confidence in using art as a form of self expression.

Course description

Discover the wonderful world of art journaling with this creative course. Your tutor will guide you through the process of creating imaginative, reflective art journal layouts which are uniquely your own. You will have ample opportunity to ask questions, share your work and view others layouts in a friendly, supportive and non judgemental way in our online classroom.

We will be using our digital learning platform Canvas to set clear objectives and upload and share our completed works. During each session you will have the opportunity to comment on your classmates work, and receive feedback on your own, from both your tutor and fellow crafters.

This course will help:

  • Develop your craft skills enabling you to create your own unique art journal pages from scratch.

  • Create a personal keepsake that will help you express yourself and your emotions.

  • Learn new ways to use paint, inks, stamps and stencils.

  • Understand how to combine colours, textures and different mediums to create unique, coherent layouts.

  • Apply new skills and approaches to other craft designs and future projects.

You do not need any special equipment for this course, though a craft room stocked with an assortment of drawing supplies – pencils, pens, markers, paints- acrylics, watercolour paints or pencils and brushes.

Inks- pads, bottled, alcohol and some stencils along with stamps, stickers, collage materials, magazine pages, and other papers and washi tape.

By the end of this creative course, you'll be hooked on crafting! You may also want to consider further crafting and papercraft courses such as junk journaling or card making.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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