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Soft Covered Journals for Poems & Collages


  • San Diego Writers Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Road San Diego, CA, 92106 United States (map)

Artist Teacher: Rosemary Rae

Days & Dates: 2 Friday afternoons. September 15 & 22, 2023
Times: Pacific Time 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Classroom doors open at 1:15
Venue: IN PERSON at 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, 92106
(In Barracks 16, Suite 204 - Inspirations Gallery)

Skill Level: All
Class Description: Celebrate the beauty of images & words using materials readily available. We’ll create a soft cover journal recycling a cereal or frozen pizza box. We’ll begin by trimming it to size, painting and collaging on the covers and spine, and decorating the interior. Then we’ll stitch five signatures into the box, attach collages and craft some poems. Extra pages can be included for additional journaling, random thoughts and inspiration!
Session 1: Overview of project and inspiration • Painting & prep of covers/begin collages
Session 2: Final assembly and embellishment of book/share work

Class Fees: Members Only Early Enrollment Plan: $60 / Member $75 / Non-Member: $150
Materials Fee: A $10 materials fee will be collected at the workshop. Students will provide their own tools, some materials, and set up supplies—which will all be covered in the time sensitive SDBA Welcome Letter.
EEP Deadline: September 1, 2023
Registration Deadline: September 8, 2023

Teacher Bio: Rosemary Rae is a creative director/designer, artist, and design educator living in San Diego, CA. A graduate of Moore College of Art & Design and Vermont College of Fine Arts, she currently works in publishing creating book covers, calendars and kits that are sold nationwide. In addition to designing her unique line of letterpress greeting cards, she also creates collages and artist books, which have been featured in many juried exhibitions.
web: www.rosemaryraedesign.com Instagram: @rosemarydesign

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