Spend the day exploring simple ways to create layers of texture and color on heavy watercolor paper (a technique that also works great on fabric).

To create the covers for your journal, we will use simple cut shapes as masks, and then layer on the texture and paint, creating a rich, dreamy look. Covers are thick and sturdy, yet flexible, and can be stitched, as well as used for art cards, wall quilts, collage, etc.

Along with the easy and fun texture technique used on the covers, we will paint and collage the inside covers, learn simple book construction, and depending on time, add pockets, tabs, and embellishments.

Signatures will be blank and ready for journaling or adding more elements later

No sewing required, but you can bring a sewing machine if you would like to add sewing as an embellishment

Your free class kit, supplied by DJ Pettit, includes:

• A sewn spine that DJ will make from neutral upholstery fabric. It will be ready for binding and glued to the book (or sewn if students bring machines)
• A handout with instructions and inspirational photos
• Patterns and vinyl for cutting masks
• Templates for binding
• A goodie or two, to add to signatures.

See more book samples on DJ's site here: http://www.djpettitt.com/Books1.html