junk journaling & joy jars workshop

come create a summer joy jar & junk journal with us
*come to this event for FREE, plus tons of others hosted by craft clubs across nyc with your Gesso membership!!! Learn more & sign up here
Celebrate the start of summer by creating a JOY JAR!!!! We're using Beacon's epic Frost-It glue and tons of cutie stickers and trinkets to decorate our own personal treasure troves :) Then fill it up with affirmations, tiny treats, and joyful summer intentions to lift your spirit and encourage you to play all summer long :)
During this workshop, we’ll take time to reflect and dream- brainstorming our summer vibes, bucket list adventures, and intentions. then, we’ll decorate a jar with buttons, trinkets, stickers, and anything else your heart desires. once it’s beautifully adorned, you’ll tuck your reflections inside — ready to be pulled out whenever you need a spark of joy or inspiration.
We will also channel our joyful, summer vibes into happy, intentional junk journal spreads :)
We can’t wait to create alongside you 💌✨ No experience necessary!! Bring your journal and let's get crafty!!!
💝 what's included 💝
A jar of Frost-It glue from our favorite glue experts Beacon Adhesives!!!
A buffet of materials including lots of crafty supplies and special joyful goodies from our friends at Pipsticks, (feel free to also bring your own special junk and ephemera!)
everything needed to create a special joy jar to help you get into a happy summery vibe (jars, trinkets, buttons, ribbons, etc)
Open creative time to cut, paste, and junk journal your heart out
A warm + welcoming vibe — come solo or bring your bestie 💖
The opportunity to share your junk journaling tips with the rest of the group :)
Intentional prompts designed to guide your spreads if you are seeking inspiration
Come as you are and we can’t wait to craft with you! 🎀✨

art gurl events are for everyone!! we believe art is a powerful tool for self discovery and social connection, and our events are all about the simple joy of making something with good people. no pressure to be "good", just playful creativity in a welcoming space!
we're thrilled to be hosted by Mya in Brooklyn in Williamsburg :) Please note this event has a one drink minimum (NA options available). Come hungry- the selection of snacks and treats is amazing!

about your host: Jess Jha is a crafty girly living and loving life in nyc. As a creative wellness instructor at art gurl and the director of dreamworld at haricot vert, she dedicates her time to building creative community and helping others engage in artistic self-expression. She loves all things arts and crafts, reality tv of any kind, and is always down for a cozy night in.

refund policy: art gurl events are nonrefundable — thank you for understanding and honoring the energy, care, and materials that go into creating these experiences!
if you can no longer attend, you're welcome to gift your ticket to a friend — just send us an email at heygurl@artgurl.org with their name and email!
by purchasing a ticket, you're supporting our mission to make art a tool for self-discovery, connection, and creative wellness. thank you for being here!!