Custom Journal/Sketchbook Build
Two Day Workshop
I get it: you want it how you want it. I know I do!
That’s why I like to make my own custom journals/sketchbooks. From the covers to what lurks within, you can make your journal your own.
Join me for this two-day workshop where we’ll make a journal from the ground up!
Topics covered will include:
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Surface prep – what you make your book with matters!
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Making collage papers – We’ll explore various techniques to create a stash of collage papers for your book, including altering preprinted papers, coffee and tea staining, gel printing, freezer paper, stamping techniques
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Mark making – use of items other than paint brushes to apply paint, including caps, corks, sponges, fingers…
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Layering – Layering is integral to the process. Prep, collage, paint, stamp, stencil, repeat…
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Nifty Bits – How to make envelopes, pockets, foldouts
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Finishing Touches – Beads, charms, ribbons…
Each participant will receive:
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2 sheets 5.5 x 8 inch cardboard for cover
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1 cinch coil for binding
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15 sheets 5.5 x 8 inch 140 lb watercolor paper for pages
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Cardstock for making envelopes/pockets
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String/elastic/ribbon for closures
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A small supply of different papers to color and create collage papers for your stash.
Various tools for mark-making will also be provided, along with various adhesive options for putting it all together, a limited supply of stencils, ink pads, stamps, and gel plates to try.
Each participant needs to bring:
· Lunch
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Acrylic Paint (any weight will do – even craft paint)
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Paint brushes – your choice – bigger is better for priming
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Gel plate if you have one
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Brayer
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Matte gel for collaging
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1 Princeton Catalyst Polytip filbert size 8 brush for applying collage
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Large, heavy book for assembling cover (weight it down overnight)
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Extra papers to color for collage – book pages, copy paper, rice paper, maps, sheet music, or collage papers you already have and would like to use
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Other paper for book pages if you don’t want watercolor paper as your basic substrate
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Pencil
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Eraser
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Markers, pens
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Water container(s)
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Paper towels
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Ruler
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Scissors
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Stencils (optional)
This workshop will be limited to 10 participants.
Online registration is required.
Dates: TWO DAYS
Friday Oct. 24 from 10am to 4pm
and
Saturday Oct. 25 from 10am to 4pm
Location: TWAL Studio
701 Sawdust Rd The Woodlands, TX 77380
Please register no later than Tuesday, October 21 so a packet of supplies can be made for you!
Cost: Members $225 and Non-Members $275
If you have any questions, contact Teri Valentine at terilynn248@aol.com or 936-203-8566.
TWAL Workshop Changes, Cancellations & Refunds Policy
Effective August 1, 2025
- Refund requests must be made via email to the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org 14 days before the first day of a workshop.
- This applies to all workshops - mini-workshops, half-day or single-day workshops and multi-day workshops.
- Refund requests received less than 14 days before the first day of the workshop are non-refundable.
- No refunds are issued for “no shows” for a workshop.
- A $75 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of $150 or over.
- A $25 processing fee will be deducted for a refund on any workshop fee of less than $150.
- Refund checks are mailed approximately 10-14 days after the workshop refund request is received by the Treasurer at twaltreas@thewoodlandsartleague.org
- Refunds will only be issued by checks.
- In the event the League must reschedule a workshop (mini-workshops, half-day or single day workshops and multi-day workshops), every attempt will be made to reschedule the workshop and notify all registrants before a refund is made.
- If the League is unable to reschedule the workshop, a full refund by check approximately 10-14 days after the scheduled start of the workshop will be issued.
