Art Journalling Subscription

Dear Creative,
Being a teenager is tough. Navigating peer relationships, school, hormone changes, social media, and family expectations can cause big feelings like anxiety, excitement, loneliness, and overwhelm.

The intensity of these emotions could last for a moment, a few days, or longer and in my experience, art is an effective way to slow down and let go of discomfort that build in our bodies.  A regular artful habit prepares our bodies before we experience big feelings, kind of like putting on sunscreen before spending a day in the sun.  On days when emotions feel unusually big, art can be a place to turn to, like using cooling lotion when you get a sunburn.     

With teens in mind, I have designed a weekly virtual art journalling experience that is about slowing down and taking time to relax in your own space.  An art journal provides space to express ourselves while keeping everything in one place.  Think of it as a place to relax and let go.  
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To the teens, I’ll leave you with a final thought; this creative time is your time.  When you sit with your art journal, notice what you need (playful expression, relaxation, caring for big emotions, etc) and create with this in mind.  Be gentle and kind to yourself, you are enough. 
Liz

The Subscription

 Enjoy receiving a creative prompt in your inbox once a week. 
It is a creative experience that a teen can complete on their own or with a parent. 
Your email will include; suggested art materials, step-by-step instructions, tips, and a reflective question. 
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1 month subscription
​$12 per family unit

​"It's a calm art activity that clears your mind." 
- Teen

"Totally worth it and you'll love it."
- Parent

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Preparing for your Practice

The Journal
​Check out Choosing A Journal
​for tips on where to find a journal and DIY options. 

Materials
Here are some Art Material Ideas to help
choose what works for you. 

An example of what to expect each week  ​

Crazy Strips
Ripping paper is more fun than you would expect.  

Materials: Glue and random pieces of paper.
Tips: 

• Try to follow the steps one at a time without looking head. 
• Think of each step as a starting point that you can adapt and adjust as you'd like.  

Creative Prompt: 

• Take a breath and think about how you are feeling in this moment. 
• Choose some paper that you like
• Rip the paper into 12 strips (or more) about an inch wide in different lengths. 
• Decide how you want to glue them onto your paper. 
• Glue the strips down.  You can add more if you’d like. 

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Reflection: 

• If you were to give this page a title, what would it be?  Add your title to the paper. 

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​"The process was really fun and I'd love to have a collection in a book to look back on and reflect."  
- Parent