Mixed Media Junk Journal Origami Pockets & Envelopes

Discover the joy of origami! Learn to fold easy origami pockets and origami envelopes in this fun and engaging class. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course guides you through creating six different origami pocket designs, plus a bonus origami bookmark.

Unleash your creativity by decorating your origami creations with mixed media art supplies like paint, markers, stamps, glitter glue, and scrapbook paper. We'll explore ideas for filling your origami pockets and mini envelopes with treasures like paper tags, photos, and trinkets.

Learn how to seamlessly integrate your mixed media origami into junk journals and art journals. A junk journal is a versatile handmade journal ideal for paper crafts. We’ll even cover creating your own easy junk journal alternative using composition notebooks or attaching your origami to homemade cards.

What You'll Learn:

• Origami folding techniques: Master the art of folding various origami pockets.
• Envelope making: Learn to fold functional origami envelopes.
• Bookmark creation: Discover how to fold a delightful origami bookmark.
• Paper selection: Understand the benefits of origami paper and explore alternative paper options.
• Paper decoration: Learn techniques for decorating paper before and after folding.
• Filling ideas: Get inspired with ideas for what to put inside your origami pockets.
• Junk journal binding: Learn how to sew a basic junk journal binding.
• Attachment methods: Discover multiple ways to attach origami to junk journal pages.
• Mixed media finishing: Utilize mixed media art supplies to enhance your junk journal pages.

What You'll Need:

• Square paper: Origami paper or other suitable papers (details in the Supplies lesson).
• Decorative papers & mixed media supplies: Gather your favorite art materials.
• Basic tools: Scissors, glue, and paintbrush (if using paint).

Join art teacher Kathleen Arola-Johnson on this creative journey! Share your progress and connect with fellow crafters in the class gallery.

Resources:

• [10 Origami Making Tips](attached file)
• [Junk Journal Video](link to 2-minute video)

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