Junk Journaling image by Liz Martineau and Gordon McDonough. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

The public is invited to attend a free drop-in junk journaling workshop at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30.

What is “Junk Journaling?”

Learn how to make books from scratch using creative and unique materials. Facilitators Liz Martineau and Gordon McDonough, among their many other activities, make books from scratch and will be on hand to get participants started experimenting with bookmaking concepts, techniques, and materials. The workshop is called “junk” journaling because it reuses household items that might have otherwise ended up in a recycle bin or the trash.

Materials will be provided, and we will focus on simple book designs that are achievable in a short amount of time. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own “favorite junk” to use in their creations.

The workshop is intended for all ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone may participate at their own level. No pressure – only helping hands to help draw out natural creativity.

Participants have the option to take their completed journal home or, if requested, leave it for a public exhibition that will be held at SALA, Sept. 13-20, in conjunction with the Black Hole Museum event on Sept. 18. The journals exhibited can be retrieved after the Black Hole Museum event.

Event Details:

• What: Junk Journaling Workshop
• When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
• Cost: FREE

Note: No pre-registration required.

More Info: https://blackholemuseum.blogspot.com/

Questions? email placesandspacesla@gmail.com

This workshop is sponsored by Places & Spaces Los Alamos. A second Creative Use Art workshop facilitated by Kes Luchini will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, also at SALA. Everyone is welcome to participate in either or both workshops.

About Places & Spaces:

Places & Spaces Los Alamos is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization in Los Alamos. Our mission is to support the creation, improvement, and activation of places and spaces for community life in Los Alamos & White Rock.