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SUMMARY:Introduction to Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to combine words and art to create personal artistic journals. *No previous art experience necessary.\nUsing quotes\, poems and/or personal reflections\, students will combine words with easy to follow art techniques to create an art journal reflecting their own personal style. *Students should bring to all classes a blank watercolor journal\, 8×8 or larger. All other art materials used in class will be provided by instructor. (*For questions about what type of journal to purchase\, please email instructor at: jwstudio@msn.com) \n\n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nHave time in class to explore your own writing using prompts\, poems\, quotes\, and/or personal narratives.\nInstruction in basic art and design principals.\nHave a chance to try a wide variety of art supplies and techniques.\nEnd the class with basic knowledge and skills to continue your art journaling practice.\n\nTime Requirements\n\nNo time requirement outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nStudents should bring to all classes a blank watercolor journal\, 8×8 or larger. All other art materials used in class will be provided by instructor.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis class is for all writers who want to explore and combine an artistic element to use in their personal journals.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction To Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to combine words and art to create personal artistic journals.\n*No previous art experience necessary. This class will include different projects and techniques than the January 2025 session.* \nUsing quotes\, poems and/or personal reflections\, students will combine words with easy to follow art techniques to create an art journal reflecting their own personal style. *Students should bring to all classes a blank watercolor or mixed media journal\, 8×8 or larger. All other art materials used in class will be provided by instructor. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nExplore your own writing using prompts\, poems\, quotes\, and/or personal narratives.\nReceive instruction in basic art and design principals.\nTry a wide variety of art supplies and techniques.\nLeave with a basic knowledge and skills to continue on with your art journaling practice.\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis class is for writers who want to explore and combine an artistic element to use in their personal journals.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/introduction-to-art-journaling-2/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Writing Picture Books II
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or editor.\nYou’ve drafted your picture book\, what’s the next step? Learn to revise and polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or publisher. A widely published author and an acclaimed illustrator will lead discussions in pacing\, page turns\, storyboarding\, and visually dramatic storytelling. During this hands-on workshop\, writers will be editing their own manuscripts and enhancing their skills as picture book creators. Bring your questions and two double-spaced copies of a picture-book manuscript that you’ve revised. Workshop may most benefit those who have taken Writing Picture Books or another picture book class. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn the Traditional Structure of a Picture Book\nExplore Self-Editing\, Pacing & Page Turns\nExplore Storyboarding & Visually Dramatic Storytelling\nConsider Next Steps & Marketing\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nDesigned for those interested in revising and polishing a picture book manuscript and learning how to pace a story and consider visual possibilities.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-picture-books-ii-3/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Kid Lit,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Art Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Explore your creative side\, combining writing with art materials and techniques to make an eye-catching art journal.\nIn this class\, students will learn how to combine writing (poetry\, quotes\, personal reflections\, etc.) with art materials to create an artistic visual journal. Each week\, students will work with various art media (paints\, collage\, stencils\, stamps and more) to create different journal spreads. At the end of the sessions\, participants will feel comfortable with art techniques to continue with their art journal practice. Students should bring to class a journal of their choice to work in-preferably at least 8 1/2×11 in size containing either watercolor or mixed media paper\, (these can be found at most art and craft stores or ordering online). Instructor will provide all other supplies to try out and use in their journals. A $5 material fee can be brought to the first class. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nExplore art journaling; combining words and art for personal enjoyment.\nExplore a variety of art materials used in art journaling.\nIncorporate color theory\, composition\, and various art techniques to create dynamic art journal spreads.\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo set time required outside of class\, but students are encouraged to work on their journals.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis class is for writers of all levels who are curious about exploring art journaling for personal enjoyment. No previous art experience necessary.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/introduction-to-art-journaling/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Journaling: Words + Art
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to interlace your writing with your own simple sketches and collages\, to create a unique fusion of words and art.\nHave you ever wanted to create art along with your writing — but felt you lacked skills or direction? Participants begin with personal-writing prompts\, which then become the basis for mixed-media art pieces. The co-leaders are an author and an artist who love the process of creative discovery and\, through specific strategies\, can help you to explore and shape your material. The work created may become part of an ongoing unique memoir\, a creative journal\, or individual pieces. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nOpen Your Creative Process\nExplore Art Basics (Form\, Texture\, Line\, Color\, Composition)\nLearn Strategies to Help You Interlace Your Words and Art\nRefresh Your Creative Spirit through Play\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers at all levels who want to expand their creative process and engage more fully with the visual arts in their writing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creative-journaling-words-art/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,The Writer's Center,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Writing Picture Books II
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or editor.\nYou’ve drafted your picture book\, what’s the next step? Learn to revise and polish your picture book manuscript before submitting to an agent or publisher. A widely published author and an acclaimed illustrator will lead discussions in pacing\, page turns\, storyboarding\, and visually dramatic storytelling. During this hands-on workshop\, writers will be editing their own manuscripts and enhancing their skills as picture book creators. Bring your questions and two double-spaced copies of a picture-book manuscript that you’ve revised. Workshop may most benefit those who have taken Writing Picture Books or another picture book class. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn the Traditional Structure of a Picture Book\nExplore Self-Editing\, Pacing & Page Turns\nExplore Storyboarding & Visually Dramatic Storytelling\nConsider Next Steps & Marketing\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nDesigned for those interested in revising and polishing a picture book manuscript and learning how to pace a story and consider visual possibilities.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/writing-picture-books-ii-2/
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