DIY Sketchbook from a Paper Grocery Bag

What You Will Learn?

• The first of a new, exciting series of mini classes I'm offering on Skillshare.  As I've traveled the world teaching, painting and exploring, I've made sketchbooks and illustrated journals of my adventures.  Along the way, I've taught friends and strangers how to stitch together books from recycled bags, leaflets, sketches, discarded books and scribbled on placemats and paper napkins.  I've made books and journals since I was three years old.  One of the many magical experiences I shared with my children was creating books together, documenting their own experiences, stories and scribbling..
• In this first class I teach you how to turn a paper, grocery bag into a small sketchbook, perfect for an illustrated journal of your day's activities and errands.  I have also included a glimpse at some of the books I created with my children when they were very young. You will also see a sneak preview of future DIY sketchbooks I'll teach you how to create as I add more classes to this enriching series..
• My goal is to show you that there's no limit to the kind of book, journal, sketchbook you can create from recycled materials and/or exquisite, archival papers and threads.  Throughout the series I will be showing you how to use bookbinding equipment to perfect your skill as well as very simple techniques that don't use any special equipment at all ... not even a ruler..
• In this class, you need only a paper bag!  To make things a bit easier, I suggest you also use a pair of scissors.  No measuring is necessary ... only a good guess at what the height and length of your paper bag or piece of paper should be..
• Beware!  Making your own books and making books with your children and friends can become a delightful addiction..