Creative Drawing & Journaling

Explore techniques that include imaginative drawing, collage, existing poetry, and our own writing. We will draw inspiration from nature, dream imagery and known artists' works. This pictorial/literacy union enhances the imagination and allows the mind to make mysterious connections. We'll practice drawing techniques along with using other media (collage, paint, fabric, sewing, some simple book-making art, bamboo and sumi ink brush, etc). We will also look at "altered books." At the end, each student will have created a personal art journal. This class is for all levels; adults and teens welcome. Note: there will also be some new additions for those who already took the course and would like to continue, as well as individual brainstorming for their journals!

Bring a blank journal of any size (not too small!); can be a hard-back or a sketch book. Also please bring a copy of your favorite poem to the first class.