Beginner Travel Junk Journal Workshop – Part 1

Have you admired beautiful junk journals and wondered how to create one of your own? Join experienced junk journal artist Sandy Sanchez for this fun, beginner-friendly workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of building a travel-themed junk journal from the ground up.

In this 2-hour introductory class, Sandy will guide you through creating the foundation of your journal, selecting and layering papers, and assembling your first pages using a variety of vintage-inspired papers, ephemera, and embellishments. You'll learn the techniques and creative process behind junk journaling while beginning a journal that you can continue to personalize long after class. This is the perfect first step for anyone interested in memory keeping, creative journaling, or paper crafting.

Skill Level

Beginner-Friendly – No experience is necessary. This class is designed for those who are just getting started with junk journaling.

Class Length

Approximately 2 hours

Skills You'll Learn

• Building the foundation of a junk journal
• Organizing and layering decorative papers
• Creating cohesive travel-themed page layouts
• Working with vintage-inspired ephemera and embellishments
• Basic paper crafting and assembly techniques
• Tips for continuing and expanding your journal at home

What's Included

• Journal foundation materials
• Decorative papers and travel-themed ephemera
• Embellishments and assorted paper crafting supplies
• Use of tools and adhesives during class
• Step-by-step instruction from Sandy Sanchez

What to Bring

We will have a selection of items, but if you have souvenirs or ephemera from previous or future travel destinations, please bring it!

Take Home

You'll leave with the foundation of your own travel junk journal, several completed pages, and the skills and inspiration to continue filling it with memories from future adventures.