Inside Art Journaling

We realize not everyone is familiar with what art journaling is. It may seem intimidating at first, but it's really the most open, free-form workshop we offer at Talk, Paper, Scissors. People enjoy it so much that they keep coming back for more!

We have asked our facilitator, Kim, to share her experience with you! If after reading you're interested in signing up for our next workshop, click here for more information.



Kim, Art Journal Facilitator
I really love guiding the TPS Art Journal Group each month. I am so excited to see it grow! It is fun for me to come up with new techniques and activities for our monthly themes based on what the participants have expressed interest in. I think what is most special about our group is that it is process oriented rather than focused on an end-product. It isn't about what art journal page or project that you have finished but more about the fact that you took some time out to play!

The participants are very open to sharing bits and pieces about their lives and so encouraging towards one another. Many of them have expressed how our time together is like a bit of "therapy" in our busy, stressful lives. I think we all really appreciate taking a couple of hours to just enjoy being creative in a relaxed social atmosphere. Why don't you come a join us and have fun doing art for art's sake?

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the first post on the Talk, Paper, Scissors blog. Our goal is to eventually have this blog chuck-full of paper craft project samples, links, photos and techniques.

As an introduction, my name is Karen and I am a Co-Owner and the Creative Director of Talk, Paper, Scissors in Manchester, New Hampshire. A few of my responsibilities include managing the product lines in the shop, developing class schedules, creating display samples and merchandising. I also teach several of the classes we offer.

In 2006, my business partner Christine and I conducted market research, formulated a business plan and on September 29th, we opened Talk, Paper, Scissors. We describe Talk, Paper, Scissors as "A social gathering place with a creatively inspiring atmosphere."

Talk, Paper, Scissors is a dream come true for me. I have always wanted to work in an environment that fosters creativity, and that's just what Talk, Paper, Scissors is all about. If you visit our shop, you'll notice that over 50% of the space is dedicated to a bright, cheery and comfortable studio where people can come in anytime to create paper crafts. We also have a paper crafts shop where you can purchase paper, stamps, tools, embellishments and items to alter. For more information on the studio and shop, please visit our official website: www.talkpaperscissors.com.

We hope to continuously share photos, links and information that will serve as fuel for your creative journey.

Thanks for reading!