Art journaling
starts here!
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Ready to begin?
You’re one step away from starting your art journaling journey.
For this launch, you can join The Art Journal Starter Class for the introductory price of €47* instead of the regular price of €97.
*EU VAT is calculated at checkout based on your country of residence.
The class will start July 14, 2026.
The introductory price is available until Tuesday, July 21. After that, the price will go up.
Start your art journal practice in a more free, messy and honest way
The Art Journal Starter Class is an online art journaling course for beginners, rusty creatives, journal lovers and mixed media explorers who want to start art journaling, but don’t know where to begin.
This class helps you begin.
You don’t need to know how to draw, you don’t need fancy art supplies, and you don’t need to make perfect pages, polished artwork or have a clear plan.
You only need a journal, a few basic art supplies and a willingness to begin.
Maybe this is you
You have a journal or sketchbook waiting on your desk. You’ve collected art supplies, but you don’t really know what to do with them. You want to make art in a freer and messier way, but every time you start, you get stuck.
You think your pages have to be beautiful, or “good enough.” (They don’t.)
Art journaling can be simple! It can be raw, playful, messy. It can be a place where you don’t have to perform, or impress anyone.
The Art Journal Starter Class helps you take the first steps!
What this class is about
In this online course, you’ll explore simple mixed media techniques and approachable ways to build art journal pages.
The focus is not on making perfect pages.
The focus is on beginning, experimenting, creating layers and slowly developing your own creative practice.
You’ll work with basic art supplies, simple prompts, marks, writing and layers. Step by step, you’ll learn how to start a page, keep going and build pages.
Inside the course, you’ll get access to:
∙ Step-by-step video lessons
∙ Beginner-friendly mixed media techniques
∙ Creative prompts to help you start
∙ Guidance for building layered art journal pages
∙ Practical tips for using basic art supplies
∙ A beautiful PDF with step-by-step instructions
∙ A materials list to help you gather what you need
∙ A self-paced online course inside Your Studio, Studio Bloknote’s learning environment
∙ Access to the course inside Your Studio for 3 years after purchase
This course is perfect for you if You:
… are new to art journaling.
… used to make art, but feel rusty and want to begin again.
… have a pile of art supplies and want to actually use them.
… love journals, sketchbooks, mixed media, collage, paint, marks and words.
… want to loosen up and create without needing everything to look polished.
… want to make art in a freer and messier way.
… want a simple, guided starting point inside the Studio Bloknote universe.
You don’t need much to begin
You don’t need many different supplies or a professional studio. Start with what you have.
A journal or sketchbook, a few basic art supplies, some paper, gel medium paint, pens or markers are enough to begin. Inside the course, you’ll find a materials list with practical suggestions and alternatives.
The most important material is not the perfect brush or the perfect journal; it is your willingness to begin.
How the course works
The Art Journal Starter Class is an online, self-paced course inside Your Studio.
After purchase, you’ll get access to the course environment. The course opens inside Your Studio on Tuesday, July 14.
You can follow the lessons at your own pace and return to them whenever you want during your access period.
Your access remains active for 3 years after purchase.
Launch price
For this launch, you can join The Art Journal Starter Class for the introductory price of €47* instead of the regular price of €97.
The introductory price is available until Tuesday, July 21. After that, the price will go up.
* EU VAT is calculated at checkout based on your country of residence.
About Studio Bloknote
Studio Bloknote is a creative studio by artist, writer and educator Marieke Blokland.
Inside Studio Bloknote, art journaling is not about making perfect pages. It is a way to explore, express, layer, experiment and create a visual language that feels like your own.
The Art Journal Starter Class is the first brand-new Studio Bloknote art class in years, and marks the beginning of a new chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course is made for beginners and for anyone who wants a fresh, simple starting point.
You don’t need experience with drawing, painting or mixed media.
Do I need expensive art supplies?
No. You can start with basic materials. Inside the course, you’ll receive a materials list with suggestions and alternatives.
When does the course open?
The course opens inside Your Studio on Tuesday, July 14.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have access to the course inside Your Studio for 3 years after purchase.
Can I follow the course at my own pace?
Yes. The course is self-paced, so you can follow the lessons in your own time.
What language is the course in?
The course is in English.
Ready to begin?
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start art journaling, this is your invitation!!!
Join The Art Journal Starter Class today for the introductory price of €47.*
* EU VAT is calculated at checkout based on your country of residence.
