Junk Journaling Workshop

at Gaithersburg Library

Come to play and experiment freely, and leave with pages started and ideas you can continue exploring long after the class ends.

Junk Journaling blends the art of collage with the practice of journaling, offering a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity without worrying about perfection. The emphasis is on curiosity, intuition, experimentation, and discovering your own expressive style.

In this workshop led by local writer and illustrator, Azita Houshiar, you’ll handcraft a journal using everyday “junk” and receive guidance on using found paper, packaging, tags, embellishments, to create layered, expressive journal pages that reflect your personal perspective and storytelling style.

All supplies will be included, such as paper, ephemera, stickers, tape, glue, and basic tools. You’re also encouraged to bring old photographs, mementos, or personal collage materials you enjoy using, especially items that hold meaning for you.

This beginner-friendly class is open to teenagers and adults of all skill levels. No registration required! 

About the Instructor

Azita Houshiar is a writer and illustrator who leads hands-on arts and crafts workshops using paper, text, and visual storytelling. At Montgomery Public Library, she shares the fun of junk journaling to kickstart your creativity!

Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490

This program is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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