Course Detail: PER222 - Exploring the Art of Journaling

Discover how journaling can inspire clarity, creativity, and personal growth.

This class invites participants to explore a variety of journaling styles - from reflective writing and mindful bullet journaling to creative memory keeping and the timeless practice of commonplace journaling. Each session focuses on a unique theme designed to help you clear your mind, organize your thoughts, capture meaningful memories, and connect ideas in new ways. Through guided activities and hands-on projects, participants will develop personalized journaling practices that foster reflection, focus, and self-expression.
It is recommended that students purchase ONE of the following textbooks for use during the course:
- Even More Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage (Paperback) by Paula Gonzalez may be purchased on your own. ISBN-10: 1399623443, Purchase Book Here
- Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage (Paperback) by Maria Rivan may be purchased on your own. ISBN-10: 1786274949, Purchase Book Here
- Cut Up This Book and Create Your Own Wonderland: 1,000 Unexpected Images for Collage Artists (Paperback) by Eliza Scott & Marta Costa Planas may be purchased on your own. ISBN-10: 1837760020, Purchase Book Here
This course includes weekly email communication from the instructor. Emails may contain important announcements, class updates, learning resources, and follow-up materials to support your progress throughout the course.
Day 1 - Journal Building, Reflective Journaling: Clear the Mind & Set Intentions
Day 2 - Bullet Journaling & Habit Tracking: Organize & Focus
Day 3 - Memory Keeping & Junk Journaling: Creative Memory Collecting
Day 4 - Commonplacing, Morning Pages & Journal Review

About the Instructor
Marjae Cashdollar is a Designer and Illustrator with a passion for helping others succeed through shared knowledge. She holds an Associate of Science in Commercial Art and Bachelor of Fine Arts / Photography from Indiana University School of Visual & Performing Arts. With over 25 years of creative experience, she has extensive knowledge in the fields of graphic design, branding, product design, photography, illustration, large format printing, event signage, lettering, painting and more.
