Soule Homestead Workshop Cancellations: Each workshop must have a minimum number of students in order to run. If Soule finds it necessary to cancel a workshop, we will notify students 3 days prior to the scheduled workshop start date or as soon as we are able in unforeseen circumstances. The option to move to an open time for the same workshop will be offered or full refund can be provided to registered students. We will always try and reschedule an event, if necessary, when possible.

Workshop Refunds: Cancellations must be made at least one week (7 days) prior to the start date of a workshop, unless otherwise indicated in the workshop listing, in order to receive a refund.

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Workshops for 2024

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April 20th, 2024 – Make Your Own “Junk Journal” Workshop

Workshop time: 10am
Workshop Price: $40 members, $50 non-members
Material Fee: $10
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In this workshop attendees will construct a handcrafted 6”x9” book, perfect for sketching, journaling, scrapbooking or gifting. Part of the fun and appeal of a “junk Journal” is its imperfect qualities! We will honor Earth Day by using the reuse, repurpose, recycle principles, and will use a variety of “mix n’ match” paper elements. Artist Melanie of Horizon Line Art Studio will show you how to construct your book from cover to cover, including how to bind the pages (“signatures”) using hand-sewing techniques, how to add interactive elements such as pockets, pull-out pages, tags, and zines (mini books).

Think globally, act locally… start gathering recycled papers!! The day of the class, everyone is encouraged to bring a stack of recycled paper elements for the sharing table; redacted junk mail (postcards/sales fliers/letters), catalogs, magazines, maps, wrapping paper, tissue paper, unwanted artwork (drawings, paintings, collages), calendars, greeting cards, decorative paper bags, etc.

You will have the option to design a book using a neutral or floral theme, or you can choose a personalized theme*. All materials (except personalized embellishments) will be provided and are included in the material cost of the workshop.

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*Suggested supplies for those who would like to personalize and/or color coordinate their book in part or in full, by using a specific theme, color scheme, or motif (ie., animal, nature, celebration, military, travel, etc.).
*10 sheets of themed 8.5”x11” or 12”x12”scrapbook paper, cardstock or 5 file folders (we will cut to size during class)
*Stickers, scrap booking embellishments
*Glue-able souvenirs
*Meaningful sheet music, handwritten letters, notes, cards, certificates/awards, ephemera, etc.

Melanie Rose-Zagwyn, is a mixed media Artist Educator and hand-made book crafter for over 35 years.