Little Books – Handmade Journals, Zines, and More
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Making a little book by hand is an enriching and rewarding experience because you can add your unique personality and style to each one. Like all art projects, the ‘process’ makes it deeply therapeutic, helping to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and provide a sense of accomplishment.
In this workshop, you will learn how to make two different types of miniature ‘Artist Books’ using mixed-media techniques as well as drawing, painting, and collage skills.
You’ll be given structure and guidance, as well as the freedom to experiment and grow as an artist (if you prefer), as you create something that is both beautiful and meaningful.
Once created, the pages of your book can hold many secrets so you will also be shown how to fill the pages and make the contents (the subject matter) either fun and whimsical or deeply personal, the choice will be yours.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the know-how and confidence to make many more ‘little books’ to record your thoughts and feelings about moments in your life (or gift to your friends and family). These books could also be filled with sketches, photographs, and other memorabilia that hold sentimental value.
You’ll discover the time invested in making these ‘little books’ takes ‘Art Journalling’ to a whole new level as they will be cherished forever.
By the way, a ‘ZINE’ is essentially a small self-published magazine filled with words and images, and they can be made about any subject you are interested in! Please note, that this workshop is very different from the ‘Little Books – Mixed Media Keepsake (pocketbooks)’ workshop.
What’s included:
- A complete ‘mixed-media’ learning experience.
- Step-by-step instructions.
- Organisational ideas and advice on resources you need to set up your home studio.
- Tea/coffee and light snacks.
- An apron for use on the day.
- Quality art materials.
- Your very own little books to take home.
- Relaxing Music.
- Lots of photos as you work, that I will share with you upon request.
- Clean up – it’s all taken care of for you.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm (3 hours)
Where: Manly West, Brisbane (full address provided in the confirmation email after booking).
If you have any questions about my classes and programs. Please contact me, Natalie, on 0404390443
This event is also advertised elsewhere, so please ignore the RSVP numbers you see here. If you want to know the actual numbers attending, please message me.
Book here, on meetup or via my website: https://www.studioyellow.com.au/shop/art-classes/little-books-handmade-journals-zines-and-more/
Little Books – Handmade Journals, Zines, and More