Art journaling for teens
Thursdays 4:30pm - 6pm
12-15-YEAR-OLDS
COST £17.50 PER PERSON/5 SESSIONS
This programme has been funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland via their Young People and Well-Being Programme. To cover the full cost of the program a small contribution is required from the participants during registration.
This workshop provides a creative space in which young people can connect visually to their thoughts and feelings.
Each week we will be filling our journals with art, imagination and words. Participants will mainly create journals from upcycling old books. We will make our own journals, there are plenty of different ways to create our own bespoke journals.
The journal becomes a visual diary, a space to record thoughts, memories and feelings. We will explore new techniques and learn creative ways to use recycled materials such as vintage paper, magazines, and basically any, 'found' materials, the list is endless.
The benefits of art journaling come from the process, the 'doing', the experience of creating, the opportunity to make art for self-expression where there is no right or wrong. Art journals become a safe place to explore and unload and it realistically fits into daily lives to help self-regulation and to build resilience. With guidance and encouragement, participants will take inspiration from themes offered each week. Making art in this way can help to ease difficult thoughts, feelings and stress. It can be relaxing and time to create freely and play. Learning this skill has lifelong benefits.
Example of week programme for teens:
Week 1: Introduction to art journalling, preparing our books. Decorating and personalising the cover. Choosing a theme for the journal.
Week 2:Making our own collage papers with paint, pens and mixed media. If time starting our first double-page spread.
Week 3: Continuing with double-page spread, using mixed media.
Week 4: Making tags and pockets
Week 5: Freedom to create!
Participants are eligible for 1 round (2 terms) of one, or each of the jewellery and journalling classes. Although the programme will continue all year, priority for new rounds will be given to those who have not completed that class before. We are thankful to ACNI funding, which allows us to offer a heavily subsidised fee of £3.50 per session:
Numbers are restricted to 8 places.
No experience is necessary
Oonagh Linden is an Artist, Art Therapist and Yoga Instructor.
