Join us for fun afternoons of the Junk Journal Club!
Bring your own junk journal and join us as we add to our pages. We will provide paper, markers, stamps, glue, scissors and other tools and supplies. You are also welcome to bring some of your own supplies and tools. If you don’t already have your own junk journal, bring a regular journal, spiral notebook or other notebook. We can also help you create one when you are here.
Dates & Times – vary each month, see below.
Free for Members
$5 for Non-Members
To register, click the button below.
To pay by cash or check, stop by the center during normal business hours.
What is Junk Journaling?
Junk journaling is a creative and personalized form of art journaling that involves using repurposed materials and found objects to create a unique, hand-crafted journal. Instead of discarding items like old papers, fabric scraps, or packaging, they are incorporated into the journal, often alongside traditional journaling supplies like stickers and washi tape. It’s a way to express creativity, preserve memories, and find beauty in the everyday.
In essence, junk journaling is a fun, accessible, and environmentally conscious way to create a personalized journal filled with cherished memories and artistic expression.
What it is:
- Repurposing and Recycling:
Junk journaling transforms discarded items into something beautiful and meaningful. - Personalized and Unique:
Each junk journal is unique, reflecting the individual’s creativity and the materials they choose to include. - Creative Expression:
It’s a way to express yourself through collage, mixed media, writing, and other artistic techniques. - Therapeutic and Relaxing:
Many find it a therapeutic and stress-relieving hobby.
What materials are used:
- Paper: Old books, magazines, newspapers, maps, sheet music, wrapping paper, junk mail.
- Fabric: Scraps of fabric, lace, ribbon.
- Ephemera: Tickets, postcards, receipts, tags, photographs.
- Other: Packaging materials, dried flowers, buttons, and anything else that catches the eye.
Why do people do it?
- Preserving Memories: To document and celebrate special moments, events, and souvenirs.
- Creative Outlet: To experiment with different art forms and find a unique way to express themselves.
- Sustainability: To reduce waste and give new life to discarded items.
- Stress Relief: To relax and enjoy the process of creating something beautiful.