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Art JourĀ­nalĀ­ing

ā€œTo practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul growā€

– Kurt Vonnegut

Art JourĀ­nalĀ­ing is a fun and simĀ­ple way to incorĀ­poĀ­rate creĀ­ativĀ­iĀ­ty into everyĀ­day life. An art jourĀ­nal is a great place to experĀ­iĀ­ment and try out difĀ­ferĀ­ent approachĀ­es to art withĀ­out the presĀ­sure of creĀ­atĀ­ing a masĀ­terĀ­piece. It is an artisĀ­tic form of self-expresĀ­sion – instead of using words alone; you will be using varĀ­iĀ­ous media and difĀ­ferĀ­ent art techĀ­niques to express your creativity.

In a busy world, largeĀ­ly driĀ­ven by techĀ­nolĀ­oĀ­gy, takĀ­ing time to be creĀ­ative can often seem frivĀ­oĀ­lous and indulĀ­gent. But studĀ­ies show that creĀ­ative activĀ­iĀ­ties encourĀ­age posĀ­iĀ­tivĀ­iĀ­ty and sigĀ­nifĀ­iĀ­cantĀ­ly improve our wellĀ­beĀ­ing. Art jourĀ­nalĀ­ing is a simĀ­ple and effecĀ­tive way to de-stress and pracĀ­tice self-care.

From simĀ­ple mark makĀ­ing to more elabĀ­oĀ­rate mixed media art, you will learn varĀ­iĀ­ous new skills; gain conĀ­fiĀ­dence in your artisĀ­tic abilĀ­iĀ­ty and develĀ­op a fresh, mindĀ­ful approach to artĀ­makĀ­ing that is both enrichĀ­ing and nourĀ­ishĀ­ing. Whether you have five minĀ­utes or half an hour to spare, Art jourĀ­nalĀ­ing will inspire you to be creĀ­ative and reconĀ­nect with yourself.

You will learn

  • How to overĀ­come the blank page syndrome
  • How to creĀ­ate beauĀ­tiĀ­ful backgrounds
  • WaterĀ­colour techniques
  • Acrylics and Mixed media techniques
  • Basic drawing/doodling skills
  • ColĀ­lage Techniques
  • CreĀ­ative Lettering
  • Colour theĀ­oĀ­ry and composition
  • How to choose your art supplies

Art Journaling for Wellbeing — Upcoming Weekly Drop-in Sessions

at Cass Art, Kingston

Art Journaling Drop-In Sessions — April 2026 Schedule

Art Journaling Drop-In Sessions — May 2026 Schedule

Art Journaling Drop-In Sessions — June 2026 Schedule

Art Journaling Drop-In Sessions — July 2026 Schedule

Art Journaling — Workshops