February 20, 2004

I have been invited to teach a class at Artiology, an arts retreat weekend, in Atlantic City on May 22. It will be one day, 7 hour workshop called the Art of the Illustrated Journal.
I don’t know an awful lot about Artiology but I know that some of the people in our group have been there in years past and are quite enthusiastic. I am really looking forward to my first teaching experienec and am constantly formulating new things to teach and talk about.
If you’d like to join us, check out the Artiology group or write to Nikki Charles, who runs the event.
Here’s the course description:
Journals can be a source of enormous creativity and clarity. We will explore the broad range of ways journal keepers use visual elements to enhance their books. We'll discuss photo collage, rubber stamping, design, lettering and above all, the importance of drawing as a way of seeing.
If you don't draw right now, all the better. We'll be discussing techniques to break down the barriers that make you think "I can't draw". We'll be working in the spirit of Dan Price, Hannah Hinchman, Peter Beard, Dan Eldon, and Frederick Franck. If those names are new to you, all the more reason to join us!
Bring along your favorite materials: water colors, pencils, markers, stamps, I-zone polaroid cameras, collaging materials, glue sticks, whatever you like. I also suggest you bring some sort of journal. My preference would be a decent pad of heavy bond or watercolor paper, spiral bound, but nothing too precious. If you can't find a book you like, just bring loose sheets.
While this class will involve hands-on journaling, it will also be a chance to open your mind, expand your creativity, and have fun. Hopefully, it will be the first step of a lifelong journey.