[NEW] The Art of Travel Journaling - A Basic Journaling Course by Kuan

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Description:

In this "Basic Journaling” course, you will put your drawing and painting skills to good use. Try your hand at different layout and composition styles as you are given projects to observe and sketch your surroundings, and put your feelings and thoughts in your sketchbook. Know the difference between documentary journaling and reflective journaling and create pages that are deeply personal. While exploring themes for your pages and learning about typography, you’ll add depth and open possibilities to what travel journaling can bring to your life.

• Journal books and art material basics
• Overcoming first‑page jitters and creative blocks
• Image‑dominant, text‑dominant, and balanced layouts
• Documentary vs reflective journaling approaches
• Typography basics for journal pages
• Exploring themes from daily life, neighbourhoods, and trips

• Session 1: Bring a pencil, eraser and 5 sheets of A4 paper
• Subsequent sessions: Participants may use any medium of choice to develop their journals (typically pen & ink or watercolour). The trainer will advise before each session.

ART MATERIALS ARE NOT PROVIDED.

Note: Homework will be given at the end of each class.

Submission of homework is optional

Artwork shown is for reference only and may not reflect actual course work.

WHEN?

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Mar 24, 2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Apr 7, 2pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2pm - 4.30pm

6 sessions totalling 15 hours.

WHERE?

Brahm Centre @ Newton L4

47 Scotts Road #04-02A Goldbell Towers

S228233 (Newton MRT Exit A)

COURSE FEE:

$280.00 per person

SkillsFuture Credit

• This course is SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
• All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.

Notes:

• Please note that all payment for courses are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art sessions.
• Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
• Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.

• By registering for classes at Brahm Centre, you consent to Brahm Centre and AIC collecting, using and disclosing your personal data, as declared in the registration form and in accordance with Brahm Centre’s Data Protection Policy found at: https://www.brahmcentre.com/data-protection-policy/, as well as AIC: https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy’s Data Protection Policy found at https://www.aic.sg/dataprotectionpolicy.

Do note that photographs and videos may be taken during the course for publicity purposes.

• Trainer introduction
• Introduction to journal books
• Introduction to art materials
• Overcoming first‑page jitters
• To share or not to share?
• Making peace with mistakes
• Hands‑on practice

• Layout and composition: image‑dominant
• Documentary journaling approach
• Material usage: one medium
• Exploring themes at home
• Hands‑on: scamps for possible layouts

• Typography basics
• Serif vs sans serif fonts
• Drawing text in journaling
• Including text: considerations and challenges
• Using negative space in pages

• Layout and composition: text‑dominant
• Reflective journaling approach
• Material usage: mixed media
• Exploring themes in the neighbourhood
• Hands‑on: scamps for possible layouts

• Layout and composition: balanced
• Spiritual journey journaling
• Exploring tactile materials
• Developing themes during trips
• Hands‑on: scamps for possible layouts

• Journaling on the spot
• Considerations, challenges, and limitations
• Class discussion and sharing

EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 COMMITMENT FEE IMPOSED.

HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:

Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.

Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.

On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.

https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361

Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.

Select the intended Ticket Type (either SkillsFuture or SkillsFuture + Material) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.

Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)

Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.

Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.

https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html

click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:

Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.

Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):

If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".

Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".

*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Brahm Centre @ Newton L4, 47 Scotts Road, Toa Payoh, Singapore

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