{"product_id":"6-19-folkcraft-social-intro-to-junk-journaling","title":"{10\/2} Folkcraft Social: Intro to Junk Journaling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSocial Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, October 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6:30–8:30 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuest Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katelyn Maeser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 and older; participants under 16 should attend with an adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner friendly; no previous experience required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcraft Revival, 1365 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared papers, ephemera, collage materials, and tools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your own journal or book to work in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBits of ribbon, old book pages, handwritten notes, scraps of fabric, pressed flowers, receipts, and postcards—junk journaling turns everyday odds and ends into layered pages filled with memory, texture, and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this introductory Folkcraft Social, Katelyn Maeser will welcome participants into the creative world of junk journaling while sharing techniques for collecting, layering, organizing, and building meaningful pages from found and gathered materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatelyn has been junk journaling for several years and loves the way the practice brings together memory keeping, collage, paper arts, and creative play. Participants will spend the evening creating pages together while exploring different materials, styles, and approaches to building a journal that feels personal and beautifully imperfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a longtime paper lover or completely new to journaling and collage, this gathering is designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and creatively inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the evening, Katelyn will introduce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics of junk journaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple collage and page-composition techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to layer paper, fabric, ephemera, and found materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to collect and organize journaling supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for creating visually interesting journal spreads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to add pockets, tags, envelopes, and interactive elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to develop a journaling practice rooted in creativity and storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will create several junk-journal pages and begin developing layered spreads using an assortment of papers, ephemera, fabric scraps, collage elements, and found materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not to complete an entire journal during the social, but to leave with a finished page, foundational techniques, new ideas, and the confidence to continue working independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance and demonstrations from Katelyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative prompts and page-building ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared use of curated papers, ephemera, and collage materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to shared tools and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hours of relaxed, community-centered creative time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe journal itself is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring your own journal or book to work in. This may be a handmade journal, sketchbook, notebook, altered book, or another suitable surface. Journals may also be available to purchase from the Handcraft Revival market before the social begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to bring personal materials to incorporate into your pages, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs or photocopies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetters, recipes, or handwritten notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTicket stubs and travel papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagazine clippings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric scraps and ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld cards and envelopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pieces of meaningful ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease make copies of anything irreplaceable before cutting or attaching it to your journal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue with Junk Journaling Club\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the introductory Folkcraft Social, you’re invited to continue creating at our monthly Junk Journaling Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club meets on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00–3:00 PM. It is an independent gathering rather than a formal class: participants bring their own journals, work at their own pace, and enjoy access to Handcraft Revival’s shared junk-journaling supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub registration is $5 for a single meeting or $16 for a flexible four-visit pass. Four-visit passes are valid for six months, and unused visits may roll over into the next seasonal session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introductory social is not required to attend the club, but it is a wonderful place to begin if you would like guidance and help developing the foundational skills to work independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration is required, and space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bring your own journal or purchase one from the shop before the gathering begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared tools and collage materials are provided for use during the social.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticipants under 16 should attend with an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuests may park directly behind the Handcraft Revival building or along the street. Please do not park in neighboring parking spaces or residential parking areas along the alley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancellations made at least one week before the event are eligible for store credit. Within one week of the event, registrations may be transferred to another participant but are nonrefundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Handcraft Revival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55094173663604,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7778\/2644\/files\/JunkJournal1.png?v=1778359309","url":"https:\/\/handcraftrevival.com\/products\/6-19-folkcraft-social-intro-to-junk-journaling","provider":"Handcraft Revival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}