MAKE YOUR OWN SMALL JOURNAL

TheTiny Journal Course: Lines Edition, guided by Artist, Sara Schroeder, is a self-paced, virtual mini-course where you will learn to craft your own small art journal by hand and fill it with a variety of creative line compositions.

An example of a page in my tiny art journal made while traveling

Why a tiny sketchbook, and why make it myself?

This particular art journaling class was borne from personal experience. When Sara was packing for travel recently, she knew she wanted to do some artwork during her trip. She also knew she wouldn’t have time to do large journal entries. She needed something manageable and small. Perhaps even a teeny tiny journal. (Wink, wink.)

Sara wanted it compact enough to put in her purse or pocket, ensuring she could sketch or paint while she was out and about. Even more so, she only needed a limited number of pages and wanted to preserve minimal weight.

It was important to Sara that this little travel sketchbook was handmade, because this year she made a pact with herself not to buy any new art supplies unless absolutely necessary.

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What Sara has learned after using a few of these little cuties, is that they’re not just great for travel, they’re also the perfect proportion for bite-sized art journaling every day.

Benefits of a Tiny Art Journal:

  • It’s the ideal length for creating a group of consecutive small works to inform larger pieces of art.

  • Ten pages makes for a non-intimidating, achievable challenge. What fun to finish an entire sketchbook in a short amount of time!

  • Each small art journal is brief enough that it can stand for a “chapter” in your growth: “For the last ten days, this is where my head was at/ what I was experimenting with/ what I was learning”. Each entry in each book provides a visual record of what you’ve experienced and learned throughout your regular journaling practice.

  • A series of these miniature books makes a charming collection!

  • The petite size makes it a lovely gift, especially if it’s filled with sentiments, sketches, paintings, drawings, or collages you crafted for your favorite person.

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In this self-paced, virtual art course, Sara shares her sketchbook-making process, plus provides over twenty narrated videos to help ignite creativity and spark ideas for endless compositions in your art journaling practice.

Example of line exercise using arches and pencil from art journaling class prompt

Why focus on line as the main element for each page?

Paul Klee said, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk”. Sara says, “Entire compositions are created by moving lines in different ways across the page“.

Lines are esssential in artwork. They are, in fact, one of art’s seven main elements. Though simple, they create remarkable results with limited materials and tools, therefore aligning with the our tiny art journaling goal of ease and portability.

Lines are a beginning point, sparking ideas for the next page, the next book, the next painting, the next collection. They direct the eye across the page, express emotion, communicate movement, energy, and form. They create texture and provide a sense of space. These are all qualities that make works of art interesting.

Plus – Lines are EASY. Zero intimidation factor here.

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Sketchbooks and journals are an integral part of Sara’s formal art practice, but for her, they are also a form of mindful self care. The small scale of these pages make finishing a page in a day an achievable and reasonable goal, even when life is super busy.

How do you know if this course is a good fit for you?

  • The Tiny Journal Course, Lines Edition, is designed for anyone who feels they need a boost in their creativity.

  • It’s for beginning and experienced artists alike, who are open to play, exploration, and simple exercises to ignite both.

  • It’s for people who are ready to let go of perfection and welcome trial and error in order to learn more about themselves and how they relate to making art.

  • It’s for those who would like to identify what truly pleases them or displeases them in the process of creating.

  • It’s for creative people willing to make something imperfect purely for the act of making and learning about the process and themselves.

  • It’s for artists of any level who welcome uncomplicated exercises purely for the act of making something on a regular basis.

  • It’s for those who are feeling stumped in their regular creative practice and just need a little push to spark new thoughts and ideas.

  • It’s for people who’ve never journaled, but would love some straightforward, painless assignments to help get them started.

  • It’s for all of us who love to make art but sometimes just need bite-sized, achievable goals to keep us going when times are busy.

This course is NOT for you if:

  • You are looking for loads of technical instruction.

  • You are uncomfortable with messy outcomes.

  • You aren’t willing to create for the sake of play and exploration.

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What is included with your purchase of the Tiny Journal Course: Lines Edition?

The Tiny Journal Course: Lines Edition consists of:

  • A complete supply list for everything used throughout the course with easy linked lists to access online sources

  • An instructional video coaching you through the process of making your own mini art journals

  • 10 videos featuring original line-based prompts and narrated by Sara as she shares her thoughts and process while demonstrating each one

  • 10 additional narrated follow-up videos showing new interpretations of each prompt

  • Evaluative questions and suggested thinking exercises for each prompt and each follow-up video, which provide insight on how to generate more pages beyond the course

  • A unique hashtag for Instagram, around which Tiny Journal Course members can gather, get to know each other, and support each other on their creative journeys

  • Direct access to Sara, should you have questions

  • Lifetime access to the course so you can revisit it as often as you like and for as long as you want

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Artist Sara Schroeder Explains the Magic of Visual Journaling

Beyond her work as an abstract artist, Sara Schroeder is inspiring up and coming artists as a creative guide and visual journaling mentor. Currently pursuing her Creativity Coach certification, the Miami mixed media artist is helping individuals embrace their creativity and discover the benefits of new artistic habits with art journaling consultation, prompts, and guidance. With her flexible and accessible online platform, Schroeder welcomes participants of all skill levels into an online creative community where they can experiment and overcome creative blocks through the practice of regular art journaling. Here, uninhibited, imaginative exploration is encouraged and reinforced with support, inspiration, and professional expertise.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced in a particular medium or skill. Your journal is your private space where you are free to experiment, make messes, and create with untethered abandon.”

“In my journaling pages, I focus on what’s intriguing me at a particular point in time – the actual moment I’m sitting down to work on a spread. It’s very personal, the way we interpret materials, color, marks, composition, within our own context. The meanings we discover are not going to present the same way to everyone, but, in my journal, what other people think bears no weight. I’m able to create with freedom and to my heart’s content.”

Artist Sara Schroeder Explains the Magic of Visual Journaling

Beyond her work as an abstract artist, Sara Schroeder is inspiring up and coming artists as a creative guide and visual journaling mentor. Currently pursuing her Creativity Coach certification, the Miami mixed media artist is helping individuals embrace their creativity and discover the benefits of new artistic habits with art journaling consultation, prompts, and guidance. With her flexible and accessible online platform, Schroeder welcomes participants of all skill levels into an online creative community where they can experiment and overcome creative blocks through the practice of regular art journaling. Here, uninhibited, imaginative exploration is encouraged and reinforced with support, inspiration, and professional expertise.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced in a particular medium or skill. Your journal is your private space where you are free to experiment, make messes, and create with untethered abandon.”

“In my journaling pages, I focus on what’s intriguing me at a particular point in time – the actual moment I’m sitting down to work on a spread. It’s very personal, the way we interpret materials, color, marks, composition, within our own context. The meanings we discover are not going to present the same way to everyone, but, in my journal, what other people think bears no weight. I’m able to create with freedom and to my heart’s content.”

Artist Sara Schroeder Explains the Magic of Visual Journaling

Beyond her work as an abstract artist, Sara Schroeder is inspiring up and coming artists as a creative guide and visual journaling mentor. Currently pursuing her Creativity Coach certification, the Miami mixed media artist is helping individuals embrace their creativity and discover the benefits of new artistic habits with art journaling consultation, prompts, and guidance. With her flexible and accessible online platform, Schroeder welcomes participants of all skill levels into an online creative community where they can experiment and overcome creative blocks through the practice of regular art journaling. Here, uninhibited, imaginative exploration is encouraged and reinforced with support, inspiration, and professional expertise.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced in a particular medium or skill. Your journal is your private space where you are free to experiment, make messes, and create with untethered abandon.”

“In my journaling pages, I focus on what’s intriguing me at a particular point in time – the actual moment I’m sitting down to work on a spread. It’s very personal, the way we interpret materials, color, marks, composition, within our own context. The meanings we discover are not going to present the same way to everyone, but, in my journal, what other people think bears no weight. I’m able to create with freedom and to my heart’s content.”

Kind Words…

“Sara is not only a great artist, she is an amazing teacher. Each class carefully lays the foundation for art journaling and then builds from week to week. Sara is kind and motivates in a very positive way. She encouraged me  to use what I learned while tapping into my own creative voice. And, her group approach allowed each person to learn from peers as well.

I’d highly recommend her workshops for those looking to learn more about journaling.”

A. J.
“I follow you on Instagram and love your artwork! It came at the perfect time for me as I’ve been dealing with the very sudden and unexpected loss of my only brother.  I was looking for a creative outlet and something that was different and new for me as a way of calming my mind.  This was just that! The three-week format was well-organized, thoughtful, and perfectly executed. Each week’s skills and lessons built upon one another and culminated in a final lesson that will keep each of us growing and evolving as journaling artists! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and love of art with us, I can’t wait to continue this journey and hope to take more workshops with you!”
C. L.

“Thank you for such an inspiring series! I feel like I’ve recovered my sense of playfulness and trust that was missing in my creativity before taking your classes. Hoping for more in the future!”

E. H.
“Usually doing something new, especially art for a non-practicing artist, can be so stressful. This course was anything but stressful. It was relaxing, calming, and soothing. I have this new found love of art that has been therapeutic in so many ways. I love that I am learning to hone my intuition while also developing art skills. As I tried art on my own prior to class, I was just kinda figuring it out, but that was stressful because I needed more structure to work within. Sara provided exactly that. She gave me enough of a technical foundation to then feel free to explore and express myself creatively. 10/10 would recommend and will be trying again!”
I”‘m finishing up the class and wanted to say it was AWESOME! Seriously one the best workshops I have ever taken. Im so inspired and really enjoyed the mark making and learning from you! I plan to jump in on your monthly inspired.”
K. C.

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