Mindfulness in Art-Journaling For Teens

ALL TIMES ARE PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME

In this year-long course, we will start with basic art journal creation, focusing on backgrounds, and then moving on to creative emphasis based on each week’s mindfulness prompt. Mindfulness in art journaling means being fully present and engaged with the creative process, observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment, and allowing yourself to explore your inner world through art. It’s a way to connect with your emotions and experiences, fostering self-awareness and a sense of peace. Students will not be required to share their creations, but are asked to share what they thought and what they might add or take away from the journaling process. 

Classes are on Thursdays from 12-1pm, Pacific Time

Cost: $165 per semester, or $280 if you pay for the whole year at once.

Required Materials:

• Medium-sized wire bound sketchbook [suggested paper weight 98lb/160g weight)  to enable you to paint in journal with watercolors, acrylic and use mixed media. I like using Canson XL- size 5.5 in x8.5 in. It is small enough to not feel intimidating to fill up, and it is a much more portable size. 
• colored pens/pencils and/or markers to go on after other paints have dried
• Acrylic paints
• Watercolor paints
• Color pencils or markers
• Double-sided tape/or glue
• Clear Gesso or Modge Podge
• Whatever art materials you have on hand and want to use to decorate your journal [stamps, stickers etc.]  “Stuff”- Recycle!! You can use:
  • Old magazines to cut out words or images
  • Old sheet music or lyrics printed out sheet music stained with tea to make them look older
  • Stickers
  • You can use empty toilet paper rolls to dip in paint and make circles.
  • You can use bubble wrap to make a textured background.
  • You  can use pieces of paper, and (gasp!) old books

Teacher:
Heather Simmons
happyheatherafter2@gmail.com
253-830-4735
Feel free to contact me by email or text any time with questions or concerns.