Emerging Journal

With Mary McLeod

August 18 - 24, 2024

Location: Grunewald Guild

Address: 19003 River Road, Leavenworth, WA, USA

Will I need to work outside of class?:
Yes, all participants in this class MUST spend significant time outside of class in order to complete their projects.

Do I need experience to take this class?:
All experience levels welcome, including beginners

What do I need to bring to class?:
Collage elements, bring your own watercolor palette if you desire, but not required.

Minimum age of participant: 14

  • Commuter – $115.00
  • Cabin – $1,180.00
  • Private Queen Room + Shared Bath – $940.00
  • Private Twin Room + Shared Bath – $940.00
  • Shared Room + Shared Bath – $610.00
  • Yurt – $730.00
  • Library Dorm – $460.00
  • RV with Electric: 125V/30 Amp – $460.00
  • RV with Electric: 25V/20 Amp – $460.00
  • Personal Tent or Car Camping – $400.00

This program begins Sunday August 18, and ends Saturday August 24.  The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan).  An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required.  For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.


Combine bookbinding techniques and calligraphy in an exploration of journal-making as creative expression.

Students will make a journal and fill it with surface techniques such as collage, gel print, sumi sink art, use of various inks, and a bit of Japanese Sashiko.

Class time:

Introduction of surface techniques, demo by teacher, and exploration by students.

What you can expect to create:

Students may finish a journal with a variety of surface techniques..Completion of this journal is not required. Students may also construct a small handmade book.

About the Faculty

Mary McLeod

Mary McLoed has a Masters of Education degree, with a specialization in iIntegrated Arts from Lesley University. She studied calligraphy with master calligraphers Lloyd Reynolds, Carole DuBosch, and Reggie Etzell. She taught art and music in public schools for thirty years. For 22 years, she has been a teacher in the summer program at the […]

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