Learn the Art of Journaling at VALA Art Center

The following is from a news release from VALA Art Center in Redmond.

Local artist Stephanie Upton will give a three part class series on the textural and visual world of journaling, for communication, self-discovery and record keeping through the combination of words and pictures.

During three Thursday evening sessions (May 16, 23 + June 6) from 7-8 p.m. at the VALA Art Center, 7303 164th Ave NE in Redmond, Stephanie will show participants how to conquer mixed media and found objects while altering existing books to create a personal journal of our lives.  

The class series is open to all ages. Participants are asked to bring a sturdy blank book and a $10 suggested donation for each class. 

Stephanie Upton is a local artist, illustrator and educator who has been keeping artist's journals and scrapbooks for 14 years. As an artist, she has found her journals to be a valuable resource when it comes to brainstorming ideas or reflecting and making sense of events in her own life. “To me storytelling and art are inseparable. Giving others the chance to tell their own stories is both deeply gratifying and incredibly fun.”

The VALA Art Center is located at 7303 164th Ave, NE in Redmond Town Center.  VALA [Venues For Artists in the Local Area] is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to connecting artists to artists, artists to the community and the community to art. 

For more information visit www.valaeastside.org.

CLASS SERIES SCHEDULE: 

Thursday, May 16th

Class 1:  The Art of Journaling:  Methods and History

7-8:30pm, $10 suggested donation

VALA Art Center, 7303 164th Ave NE, Redmond.

Learn about the methods and history of journaling while working to create your first page.

Thursday, May 23rd

Class 2:  The Art of Journaling:  Found Objects

7-8:30pm, $10 suggested donation

VALA Art Center, 7303 164th Ave NE, Redmond.

Discover the joys of found objects while learning how to incorporate them in an envelope book.

Thursday, June 6th

Class 3:  The Art of Journaling:  Altering Images

7-8:30pm, $10 suggested donation

VALA Art Center, 7303 164th Ave NE, Redmond.

Explore the noble history of altered images and text while altering an existing book.