Journaling Workshop with Jean Crocker

Join artist Jean Crocker for a relaxed and inspiring Journalling Workshop designed to help you capture, create, and celebrate your personal story.

Jean is a BA (Hons) Contemporary Crafts graduate, graphic designer, and dedicated volunteer at Dorothy Clive.

🖊️ What to expect

This workshop is open to 10–12 adults and runs as follows:

• 10:30am – 12:30pm: Morning session
• Lunch break & informal practice time
• 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Afternoon session

📖 About journalling

Your journal can be whatever you want it to be-a creative space to record life as you live it.

It might capture:

• Travel memories or holiday experiences
• Weddings, big life events, illness, recovery or bereavement
• Moving house or retirement
• The everyday magic of children, pets, gardens, wildlife, and seasonal change
• Ideas, research, or even the beginnings of a book

How often do we wish we’d written down the funny things our children said, or the little moments that pass too quickly?

🎨 What you’ll do

Bring your creativity and curiosity-we’ll explore:

• Drawing and simple sketching techniques
• Hand lettering and expressive words
• Page layouts and visual storytelling
• Using photos, humour, and observation (including people-watching!)
• Watercolour, crayons, and mixed media approaches

🎒 What to bring

• Your favourite drawing or writing materials
• Any journals you’ve already made (if you’d like to share)

Jean will also bring examples of her own journals to inspire ideas and discussion.

Cost- £45.00 PLUS ENTRY FOR NON MEMBERS