SHINE U: Junk Journaling

About SHINE U

SHINE U is a House of Shine program that highlights the “H,” “I,” and “E” of our SHINE Framework: Hobbies, Interests, and Experiences. These workshops are designed to introduce participants to new hobbies, interests, and creative experiences in a low-pressure, welcoming environment.

About This Workshop

New to junk journaling? This beginner-friendly introduction class is the perfect place to start.

Facilitated by Amanda Sapera, participants will learn the basics of junk journaling and explore how everyday materials like receipts, food wrappers, stickers, notes, photos, ticket stubs, and other small mementos can be used to preserve memories in a creative way.

Together, we’ll talk through what junk journaling is, what kinds of items you can include in your journal, and simple ways to begin telling your personal story visually. Participants will also create an “About Me” page as a starting point for their journal.

No prior journaling or art experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and something to journal in.

Meet Our Facilitator: Amanda Sapera

Amanda Sapera is a Plano resident, first-grade teacher, and founder of the DFW Junk Journal Club, a growing community of more than 100 members. Through the club, Amanda creates welcoming spaces for people to share techniques, create together, and preserve memories in meaningful ways.

Amanda’s love for creativity, community, and memory keeping inspires her own journaling projects and her passion for helping others get started.

Follow Amanda’s work on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theamandamoments/?hl=en

Please note: All participants must bring something to journal in.