Date: 6 Tuesdays, April 21 - May 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: FVAC Annex 8C at 8 Canal Court, Unit C, Avon, CT 06001, across from FVAC campus
Instructor: Helen Thomas
Tuition: $180 Members save 10%
Materials Fee: $10 payable to the instructor or bring your own
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Class Description

At its core, junk journaling is the art of creating a personalized, hand-crafted journal using repurposed materials. These materials might include old books, vintage paper or photos, fabric scraps, postcards, and various ephemera like tickets, maps, and receipts. Junk journals are often filled with handwritten notes, sketches, and photos, but there are no rules—if you can glue it down, it can go in your journal.

Materials
You do not need to bring anything to the first class. All materials needed for the initial project will be provided. During class, we’ll discuss recommended supplies (not all journaling glue is created equally!), which students may choose to purchase for future projects. Students who prefer to continue using shared instructor-provided supplies may do so for a $10 materials fee.

About the Instructor

Helen is an instructor at FVAC, a frequent participant in many of FVAC’s class offerings, and the President of the FVAC Board of Directors. She is also the founder and President of ARTFORMS, an initiative at FVAC that strives to make art accessible for all. Proceeds from this class will benefit ARTFORMS.