Course Detail: PER222 - Exploring the Art of Journaling - NEW!
Discover how journaling can inspire clarity, creativity, and personal growth.
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 required 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
Week 1: Reflective Journaling: Clear the Mind & Set Intentions
Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of journaling for mental clarity.
- Reflect on personal goals and motivations for journaling.
- Explore emotional benefits of daily gratitude routines.
- Use intentional writing and affirmations to focus on goals and actions.
Week 2: Bullet Journaling & Habit Tracking: Organize & Focus
Objectives:
- Explore Bullet Journaling as a flexible life management tool.
- Use Habit Tracking to build consistency and self-awareness.
- Create systems that support personal goals and wellness.
Week 3: Memory Keeping & Junk Journaling: Creative Memory Collecting
Objectives:
- Use journaling to document memories, moments, and experiences.
- Explore creative, tactile ways to document life experiences.
- Use found materials to express mood and story.
Week 4: Common Place Journaling & Integration: Collect, Create, Reflect & Grow.
Objectives:
- Explore Commonplace Journaling - capturing quotes, ideas, lessons, and inspiration.
- Combine all journaling types into a sustainable personal practice.
- Celebrate creativity and growth.
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.
