Integrate poetry into your journalling
We all have a million stories to tell, even if you think you're life can be uneventful at times, I promise you there's little treasures hidden in every day.
Little glimpses of beauty - gifts that we can see and appreciate if we open our eyes and hearts to them. There are stories of our childhood, memories and times, which are all too vulnerable to getting lost and forgotten.
And I know a perfect way to process, capture and immortalise them through beauty of imperfect poetry, creative marks and collage.
In this lesson I will show you how to make a little poetry book, full with:
- Sentimental objects
- Ephemera
- Collage papers
- But most importantly, your very own, very special poem
You can then use this skill of poetry book making repeatedly, so that you can keep some for yourself and gift some to people you love!
Honour your special story
Forget about the pressure of writing! This lesson breaks poetry down into accessible steps, with the focus on expression, not perfectionism.
Follow my genuine process of creating a mini book, merging words and aesthetic techniques to cherish the freedom of creation.
Take sentimental materials you already have, and incorporate them into your poetry book - making them into something even more special.
The other beautiful thing is these books and poems can be as small and simple or big and complex as what suits you.
Example Curriculum
Don't let your stories fade away.
This is as brilliant introduction to poetry and gentle, expressive art making, as well as being a way to excel either of those skills into something more beautiful than both. You'll need basic materials to do the lesson, see the supply list preview above.
Meet your Teacher: Kasia Avery
Kasia Avery is the co-founder of Everything Art, an online art education platform that offers classes in all aspects of mixed-media art and features well-known guest artists. She's the author of Creative Wanderlust (Quarry Books, 2023)
She started Wanderlust, an online yearlong course in mixed-media art journaling, in 2016, which has attracted more than 25,000 students. Kasia has also designed stencils and stamps for various brands, and has worked with Prima Marketing Inc. as a design team member and educator. Her work has been published in Somerset Life, Somerset Apprentice, and Art Journaling magazines. She lives in England.
FAQ's
When does the mini course start and finish?
The lesson starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online lesson - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to this?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What is your refund policy?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Are subtitles included?
Yes! Subtitles are included in English, French, German, Dutch & Spanish.
Was this lesson published anywhere before?
This lesson was part of Wanderlust 2020. It’s not available anywhere else.