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.

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!

The Reviews are in!

I am a huge fan of Megan Quinlan. Her classes are thorough, fun and inspiring.  I find myself returning over and over to the material she taught in Journal into Your Art when I am looking for further inspiration.  She breaks her seemingly complex lessons into doable understandable steps. I look forward to any of her future classes offered by Willa Workshops.

Donna Sweeney

 I have really enjoyed this course!  Megan gives great instructions and makes it very easy to follow along.  Breaking each of the steps down the way she does makes the whole process easy to do and less intimidating.  It is so fun to see your journal take shape.  It brings me such joy and I find myself wanting to do nothing else but play in my journal! I've included some of Megan's whimsical stencils into my journal as well and just love the charm they add.  I highly recommend this course.  You will love it!

Mariann Stanley

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.