Jubilation Farms
Junk Journaling & Creative Memory Keeping Workshop
A Handbound Journal Workshop at The Cottage at Jubilation Farms
Some stories deserve more than a notebook pulled off a shelf.
They deserve something made by hand.
This Junk Journaling & Creative Memory Keeping workshop at The Cottage at Jubilation Farms invites participants to create a handbound journal from the inside out—beginning with individual pages and ending with a finished book meant to hold memories, reflections, and everyday beauty.
Rather than starting with a pre-made journal, we’ll begin by creating custom pages using a curated collection of papers, textures, and simple creative techniques. Participants will design and assemble meaningful pages first—then bind them together into a one-of-a-kind journal during the workshop.
This process allows each journal to be deeply personal, flexible, and rooted in intention—not perfection.
What the Workshop Includes
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Creation of collage fodder using watercolors, pencils, paint sticks, and more
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Creation of individual journal pages using:
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Hand-selected papers and ephemera
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Simple collage and layering techniques
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Gentle prompts for memory, reflection, or theme
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Guidance on arranging pages into a cohesive flow
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A guided hand-binding process to assemble your finished journal
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A calm, spacious environment that encourages focus and creativity
All core materials for page creation and binding will be provided.
Participants are welcome to bring snacks and drinks.
Who This Workshop is For
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Adults and older teens drawn to tactile, meaningful making
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Those who want to preserve memories in a hands-on, creative way
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Writers, creatives, and non-artists alike
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Anyone longing to slow down and make something lasting
No prior journaling, bookbinding, or art experience is required.
The Cottage Experience
This workshop is part of the evolving vision for The Cottage at Jubilation Farms: a seasonal gathering space devoted to creativity, beauty, rest, and the handmade.
Each gathering at The Cottage is intentionally small, unhurried, and rooted in care, offering space not just to create, but to be present while doing so.
About Your Host
Sarah Nuss, owner of Jubilation Farms
Sarah Nuss is an educator, artist, and writer with a lifelong love of learning, creativity, and work done by hand. She is the owner and creative force behind Jubilation Farms and The Cottage at Jubilation Farms.
With over 20 years of experience teaching in both traditional and non-traditional settings, she brings a calm, encouraging presence to the gatherings she hosts—creating spaces where people feel at ease to explore, learn, and create.
Sarah created The Cottage at Jubilation Farms as an invitation to step outside the pace of everyday life. Her hope is that each gathering offers a moment of peace—time to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel grounded in the beauty of the farm.
Through art, making, and shared presence, she invites others to experience a quieter, more authentic rhythm of life, and to notice the intricate beauty woven through the natural world all around them.
