Junk Journal Basics

🖋️ Junk Journal Basics with Gillian Lancaster
📅 November 8th | 🕓 11am - 12pm
📍Utility Works - MakerSpace

Get ready to cut, collage, and create! Join us for a relaxing and inspiring mornign of junk journaling—a creative art form that blends journaling, scrapbooking, and mixed media into one beautifully personal project.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, Gillian Lancaster will guide you through the basics of designing and assembling your own junk journal using recycled materials, found objects, and bits of paper ephemera. You’ll learn techniques for layering, layout, and embellishment, while exploring how to turn everyday “junk” into meaningful art.

✨ What to Expect:

• All materials provided (but feel free to bring your own scraps, photos, or keepsakes!)
• A cozy, creative space to experiment and connect with fellow makers
• Your own handmade journal to take home

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or brand new to journaling, this class is all about slowing down, getting hands-on, and celebrating the beauty of imperfection.

Artist Bio

Gillian Lancaster creates a variety of handmade journals in a rainbow of colors! They are designed to be added to and rearranged according to the whims and wants of the journal owners. I also have kits and elements needed to make your own journals for those who prefer to start from scratch. Take a look and see what speaks to you!

Pricing:

• Everyone is welcome at this workshop! You do not have to have a MakerSpace membership or any affiliation with Utility Works. These tickets are $20
• This Workshop is free to MakerSpace Equipment Members. If you are interested in a membership check out our membership page here.

Parking:

• Street Parking is free.
• The Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin Doughnuts is also available for parking, if there is not closer street parking.

First Floor Accessibility

• Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.
• Approachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter, providing ease of access for everyone.
• Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.
• Wide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.