Welcome! This page is about the MN (Minnesota) Visual Journal Collective.
The Minnesota Visual Journal Collective meets 12 times a year on the third Monday of the month, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wet Paint.
RSVP through Wet Paint Events and Classes
Meetings are free and open to any adult who is interested in keeping visual journals. All skill levels are encouraged from beginner to life-long journal keepers.
You must RSVP, as space is limited. (See link above)
You may also wish to join the MN Visual Journal Collective Google Group to stay informed of upcoming meetings and/or any last minute changes due to weather.
NEW: Molly has created a Padlet so that we have a place to post schedules, meeting details, swap information, etc… To view the Padlet, click the link below.
View the MN Visual Journal Collective Padlet
We are volunteers:
Volunteer Coordinators for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 are Briana of OrangeSpiralArts.com and Molly of TheFoundArtWalk.com
Volunteer Coordinators for 2017, 2018, and 2019 were Briana of OrangeSpiralArts.com and TJ of StudioMailbox.com
Previous Volunteer Coordinator Suzanne Hughes
Original Creator of the Visual Journal Collective Roz Stendahl
Many Thanks to TJ, Suzanne, and Roz for their years of dedication to this group.
A little bit about the group:
We are an eclectic, curious, and welcoming adult group interested in paper, journals, pens, art supplies, and observing our lives. Come join the fun!
MN Visual Journal Collective 2025 Meeting Topics*
Monday, January 20, 2025 – Slow drawing & watercolors
Monday, February 17, 2025 – Grid journaling
Monday, March 17, 2025 – Prompt night (group project)
Monday, April 21, 2025 – Gel plates with ink pads & stencils
Monday, May 19 , 2025 – Working small – tiny books & Index Card A Day (ICAD)
Monday, June 16, 2025 – Supply swap (location TBD)
Monday, July 21, 2025 – Wet Paint ink demo
Monday, August 18, 2025 – Accordion books & low-pressure lettering
Monday, September 15, 2025 – Paper swap & Stacked collages – die cuts, handmade/hand-cut papers
Monday, October 20, 2025 – Watercolors & resists
Monday, November 17, 2025 – Make your own junk journal
Monday, December 8, 2025 – Round Robin – group project (PLEASE NOTE – this date is one week earlier than our usual monthly meetings)
*Topics subject to change depending on availability of teachers and/or supplies or weather. Meetings with a different time, date, and/or location have been indicated.
MN Visual Journal Collective 2024 Meeting Topics*
Every meeting is on a Monday (typically the third Monday of the month, except in December, which is the second Monday)
Please RSVP only if you know you will attend.
January 15 -- Directional Writing (guest presenter Kelli Clement)
February 19 -- Water-Soluble Media
March 18 -- Layering in your Visual Journal
April 15 -- Stamp Making
May 20 -- Stamping (clear, rubber, and ArtFoamies)
June 17-- Sketch Out
July 15 -- Supply Swap
August 19 -- Cloth/Fabric Art Journals
September 16 -- Round Robin
October 21 -- Transparent Art
November 18 -- Favorite Art Supplies/Books + Techniques
December 9 -- TBD
*Topics are subject to change
MN Visual Journal Collective 2023 Meeting Topics*
Every meeting is on a Monday (typically the third Monday of the month, except in December, which is the second Monday)
Please RSVP only if you know you will attend. RSVP here on the Wet Paint site.
January 16 th – Paper counter demo and make your own name tags
**February 20 th – Paper and fabric swap
March 20 th – Creating layers and moveable collage
April 17 th – Using stencils
**May 15 th – Making zines and zine swap sign up
June 19 th – Supply swap (location TBD)
July 17 th – Asemic writing
August 21 st – Layers of Meaning Soul Page
September 18 th – Round Robin collaborative project
October 16 th – Making junk journals
**November 20 th – Making ATCs using mindful drawing/painting techniques and swap sign up
December 11 th – Using Washi Tape (Please note this is one week earlier)
*Topics subject to change
**Denotes a month with an optional swap
2022 Tentative Schedule
Please RSVP only if you know you will attend. RSVP here on the Wet Paint site.
Monday, January 17, 2022-Leaving Room for Writing
Monday, February 21, 2022-Soul Positive Journal Dots
Monday, March 21, 2022-Creating and Collecting Collage Bits & Pieces
Monday, April 18, 2022-Receipt Roll Collage Project
Monday, May 16, 2022-Favorite Supplies
Monday, June 20, 2022-Supply Swap
Monday, July 18, 2022-Sketchout
Monday, August 15, 2022-Make Your Own Tiny Journal
Monday, September 19, 2022-Round Robin Project
Monday, October 17, 2022-Dip Pen and Ink Drawing Night
Monday, November 21, 2022-Using Textiles and Stitching to Add Texture
Monday, December 19, 2022-Types of Journals and Journal Favorites Show-n-Tell
2021 Tentative Schedule
Upcoming Meetings:
Please note that our first in-person meeting at Wet Paint is happening on Monday, August 16, 2021, 6pm-8pm. Please RSVP only if you know you will attend. RSVP here on the Wet Paint site.
2021 Tentative Schedule*
Monday, January 18, 2021 – Stress reduction through visual journaling practices
Monday, February 15, 2021 – Fountain/dip pens & ink: fuel for your pen & ink obsession!
Monday, March 15, 2021 – Hidden journaling & collage techniques
Monday, April 19, 2021 – Using poetry in your visual journal
Monday, May 17, 2021 – Textured backgrounds and DIY mark-making
Monday, June 21, 2021 – Supply Swap (outside)
Monday, July 19, 2021 – Nature journaling
Monday, August 16, 2021 – Simple printmaking IN PERSON meeting at Wet Paint, please RSVP*
Monday, September 20, 2021 – The complete journal spread
Monday, October 18, 2021 – Page layout & design with special guest Katie Licht
Monday, November 15, 2021 – Make your own zine
Monday, December 20, 2021 – What’s inspiring you now?
*Meeting topics subject to change due to availability of presenters, supplies, and/or weather.
*Please RSVP on the Wet Paint Events and Classes page ONLY if you know you will attend the meeting.
If you need to cancel, please call the store at
Wet Paint
1684 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
651.698.6431
Past Meetings and Post-Meeting Summaries*
Monday, January 20, 2020 - Daily Journaling Practice and Collage How To
*January 2020 Meeting recap via blog post found here
Monday, February 17, 2020 - Self-Care and Journaling
*February 2020 Meeting recap via blog post found here
Monday, March 16, 2020 - Stitching with Fibers and Papers in your Journal
*March 2020 Meeting recap via blog post found here
Monday, April 20, 2020 - Special Guest, Roz Stendahl
Monday, May 18, 2020 - Creating During Crisis
Monday, June 15, 2020 - Simple Bookbinding-Creating an "Unprecedented Times" Visual Journal
Monday, July 20, 2020 - Summer Postcard Project with Wet Paint
Monday, August 17, 2020 - Introduction to Using Watercolor in Your Journal-Pan and Tube Watercolors
Monday, September 21, 2020 - Virtual Sketchout
Monday, October 19, 2020 - Special Guest Artist, Thomas Gleaner
Monday, November 16, 2020 - Current Favorite Art Supplies Show and Tell
Monday, December 21, 2020 - Inspiration Cards
