Circle Journal Online, Open Registration

Circle Journal is a reformated class from last year's work-along class. An independent study class that you can work at your own pace. The material will be permanently accessible.

This is a LOT of information: a painting primer, a mixed media primer, art journaling primer: much more than I could cover in 2-3 full day workshops. And you always have me on the other end of your computer! 

Sign up and begin anytime you'd like. A total of 22 videos and a bunch of pdfs: one for each of the four lessons, plus symbol drawing, words to transfer, a tiny maze book zine. 

Lesson 1:  Painting & Markmaking. Using thinned acrylic paints, let the spilling begin. Brushstrokes, color mixing, markmaking with stamps, stencils, alternative items.  (5 videos, 2 pdf's) 

Lesson 2: Folding & Stitching your Maze Book. The possibilities are endless with this type of book. Make a mistake? No problem: stitch, cut, tape your way to a new bookform. Handstitching, machine stitching techniques and ideas are included (2 videos, 2 pdf's). 

Lesson 3: Line, Collage, Gesso & Paint. (8 videos, 1 pdf). Loads of spilling in this lesson in lines and images. Get the low down on using paint, gesso and portfolios. Creating your own stamps is simple if you've done the brainstormng on symbols. Includes creating foam stamps and symbol drawing. 

Lesson 4: Embellishments. (7 videos, and a bunch of pdf's). Includes tabs, blender pen transfers, simple lettering,  and other embellishments).

 $60.00 USD

Two Page Spread, Diana Trout, Circle Journal

$60/Join Anytime, Permanent Access
After you have paid for the class, you will receive the blog URL and password from me 

Complete Supply List:

2-3 Parent sized sheets smooth, heavy printmaking or watercolor pape paper, hot press, 90# (30” x 22”approx.)

Acrylic Paints, large flat brush : 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch, round brush #9
Heavy gel matte medium
Gesso

bottle of ink(s) or reinkers
small spray bottle(s) 
straw, Eyedropper
craft foam (available in the children’s area at the craft store)
small piece of heavy cardboard, or wooden block
Stamp pad(s)
craft knife
scissors
glue stick
pens, pencils
masking tape 
collage papers 
template plastic (old milk jug)
Plastic Wrap (optional)
Chartpak Blender Pen for photocopy transfers. This is a bit smelly - like nail polish remover.  If you are sensitive, you may want to skip it.
Crayons, children’s wax
Portfolios or Caran d’Ache watersoluble crayons

I hope you'll join me!