Junk Journaling 101

Want to try junk journaling but not sure where to start? Join us for Junk Journaling 101, a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to turn everyday scraps into a creative, expressive journal. It’s the perfect introduction to a hobby that celebrates imperfection, creativity, and the beauty of the “beautiful mess.”

• Learn what junk journaling is and how to start your own
• Explore how to choose or build a journal that fits your style
• Use prompts to spark ideas and creative momentum
• Gather and organize materials around a theme
• Create ephemera and embellishments like pockets, tags, and layered collage elements
• Discover how everyday items like envelopes, book pages, and packaging can become art

• A journal to start your first junk journaling project
• Assorted papers, scraps, ephemera, and embellishment materials
• Pre-made ephemera and embellishment
• Specialized tools and adhesives for collage and assembly
• A take-home starter kit so you can continue journaling after the workshop

• Adults ages 18+
• Beginner-friendly — no journaling or art experience needed
• Perfect for anyone curious about creative journaling, collage, or sustainable crafting

• BYOB: feel free to bring snacks or your favorite beverage
• Hosted at Make at Rosie — air-conditioned with free parking
• Small group setting so everyone gets hands-on guidance

Junk journaling is a playful, low-pressure way to explore creativity. Instead of worrying about perfection, you’ll learn to embrace texture, layering, and storytelling using materials that might otherwise be thrown away.

If you fall in love with this new hobby, you’ll also receive a discount to attend the monthly Journaling Meetup with the same host. It’s a great way to keep your creativity flowing and connect with other journalers in the community.

Sign up today and start turning everyday scraps into a journal full of personality and stories.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Make at Rosie - Community Makerspace, Burnet Road, Austin, TX, USA, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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