Journal Into Your Art: Junk Style is Here!

Megan Quinlan is back and better than ever with a new course on Willa Workshops! She's taken inspiration from her JIYA Journals and added so much more fun. Just watch this video to see what Megan has been up to!

Hi! I'm Megan Quinlan

I'm a mixed media collage artist and book maker. I've been art journaling and book binding for about 20 years.

I took a 10 year break from paper arts when I had my first 2 children. About 8 years ago, I came back into journaling after some big life changes, including 2 more children.

Journaling had always been a part of my life, especially working life’s challenges out on the page. When I first started out, I focused on making books by hand with some basic collage and stamping.

I was intimidated by the amazing art journalers out there who had elaborate, mixed media spreads in their journals. 

When I came back to journaling after such a long break, I decided that I was going to really push myself to learn all the techniques that I had been too afraid to try. 

Painting and drawing have really allowed me to find so much joy in my creative process, and I now almost exclusively create mixed media art and junk journal pages every day.

What's the Difference?


If you've taken Megan's course Journal Into Your Art (JIYA), you may be wondering what the difference is between that course and this new course, JIYA: Junk Style.

Watch this video and find out!

Turn this . . .


. . . into this!


Endless fun and doable projects . . .



for your mixed media junk journaling!



Many opportunities to add your thoughts . . .




Journal Into Your Art: Junk Style is here




Embrace the Excitement of Journal into Your Art: Junk Style with Megan Quinlan's Expert Guidance


Discover Your Journal's Potential: Unleash the full spectrum of colors using just a handful of paints. Marvel at how simple combinations can yield endless hues and express your unique voice.

Master Mixed Media Art Techniques with Ease and Playfulness: Dive into the essentials and beyond, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary through:

  • Jointed Figures
  • Stickers
  • People Pockets
  • Washi Banners
  • Borders
  • Stamped Borders
  • Tags
  • Tabs
  • Personal Photos
  • Straps
  • Fold Outs
  • Commercial Envelopes
  • Handmade Envelopes
  • Booklets
  • Frames
  • Washi Faux Postage
  • Journaling lines
  • Words & Phrases
  • Paper Clip Clusters
  • Fabric Flaps

And more innovative methods waiting for you!

Unlock the Secrets to Layered and Dynamic Junk Journal Spreads: Learn how to use unique tools and techniques that make your journal pages stand out. Turn the complexity of shapes and textures into something simple and joyful.

Celebrate Life with Faces, Paper Dolls, Birds, Butterflies, Leaves, Mushrooms and Botanicals: Adopt unconventional and entertaining approaches to representing the world. Let your tools and supplies bring images to life in ways that capture the imagination.

Create Junk Journaling Fodder with Easily Reproducible Techniques : Find your flow as you turn basic mixed media techniques and marks into charming junk journal fodder that perfectly coordinates with your book's pages.

Watch as Megan Magically Compiles Her Signature JIYA: Junk Style Journals:

This isn't like any other junk journal you have ever seen! This is Megan's version of a Junk Journal which means it is colorful and creative and super duper fun . . . everything we expect and love from Megan Quinlan!

Compile Your Artistic Journey in a Signature JIYA: Junk Style Journal:

Gather your colorful explorations into a single, bespoke JIYA: Junk Style journal that becomes a testament to your creativity and glee. Then make more JIYA: Junk Style journals as the urge strikes!

Gather your fun papers and ephemera . . .



and create a new favorite journal!


Megan's creative ideas are contagious . . .



let your imagination ignite!



Endless fun in Megan's new course . . .




and of course Paper Dolls!




Let the Magic of Megan Quinlan continue to inspire your creative journey!



Frequently Asked Questions


1. How is the course content delivered?

Dive into a world of mixed media junk journaling at your own pace! Our course is beautifully presented through high-quality recorded videos, allowing you to pause, practice, and proceed when it suits you best.



2. Will I always have access to the course materials?

Absolutely! Register once and you have lifetime access. Revisit the lessons anytime you need a burst of inspiration or a refresher on techniques.



3. Are the instructional videos accessible to a wide audience?

Yes! With closed captioning in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Hebrew—and more languages available upon request—we're excited to welcome a global community of artists.



4. Is this course suitable for beginners and advanced artists alike?

Whether you're picking up a stencil or stamp for the first time or looking to deepen your expertise, Megan's course is meticulously crafted to spark joy and growth at every skill level.



5. How extensive is the video content provided?

Immerse yourself in over 6 hours of engaging video content, designed to guide you from the fundamentals of creating a versatile handmade art journal to more advanced mixed media junk journaling techniques at your leisure.



6. What are the expected costs for supplies, and can I preview the supply list?

Starting your junk journal journey is more affordable than you think! Most of the supplies will be things that you already have on hand. You can preview the supply list immediately upon registration, ensuring you're ready to dive in from day one.

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