Make a Junk Journal

Our very first Creative Hangout! We're kicking things off with junk journals, and honestly, there's no better fit for what this group is about.

A junk journal is a handmade book made from everyday papers: old book pages, maps, envelopes, magazine clippings, packaging, postcards, ticket stubs, whatever catches your eye. Stuff that would normally get tossed becomes something worth keeping.
No two journals turn out the same, which is kind of the point.

Use yours to collect memories, sketch, write, collage, or just make something nice to hold. It can be whatever you want it to be.

We'll walk you through a simple binding method and then you're off. Work at your own pace, chat with the people around you, take it in whatever direction you like. No art experience needed. Just come curious.

The details
📅 Sunday, July 27, 4 to 6pm
📍 The Space- Lougheed Town Centre (a room upper level, close to the Walmart and next to the gym)

What to expect

• Learn a simple junk journal binding method
• Build a journal that's completely your own
• Dig through a spread of papers and materials
• Meet some creative people from around the neighbourhood
• Two hours, phones away, no pressure

Want to bring something?
If you have papers or keepsakes you'd love to work in, bring them along. Old letters, postcards, maps, wrapping paper, photos (copies!), lace, fabric scraps, anything with a bit of character. Sharing is welcome but totally optional. Everything you need will be there either way.
You'll leave with a handmade journal that's uniquely yours, and hopefully a few new friendly faces to go with it.

Please note that there is a $15 fee to help cover the cost of supplies and running the event. Kindly send your payment by e-transfer to [Creativehangouts.connect@gmail.com](mailto:Creativehangouts.connect@gmail.com) to reserve your spot :)