Letterpress Junk Journals
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States · Hyattsville, MD
About this event
Create your one-of-a-kind junk journal using a mix of letterpress printing and found materials! A “junk journal” is a handmade book crafted from various papers—often recycled or repurposed items like patterned paper, sheet music, envelopes, brochures, maps, paper bags, and more. In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll start by letterpress printing custom covers for our journals. Then, we’ll explore ways to assemble and decorate our books using all kinds of ephemera and embellishments that reflect your vision and style. Bring your creativity—and anything you’d like to include—to make a journal that’s truly your own. Come ready to explore, experiment, and create something unique! Level: Beginner – no previous experience needed! Registration closes October 23, 2026. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students want to bring additional materials for class (see the list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email. Sample image by Sarah Matthews WORKSHOP SUPPLIES: Registration includes a $14 materials fee to cover all of the necessary materials provided in class, including paper, inks, glues, thread, and access to a variety of bookbinding tools. Students may want to bring personal materials of their own, including: (optional) Personal apron or clothes you don’t mind getting inky (we have extras) (optional) Sketchbook or notepad for ideas and notes (optional) Any personal bookbinding tools you prefer over the classroom set: awl, craft knife (X-Acto or Olfa), bone folder, scissors, ruler, needles (optional) Personal stamps, stickers, or embellishments (optional) Any decorative papers or prints you’d like to include (please cut to 10” x 7.25” ahead of class) MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Matthews is a 2016 MA Art & the Book graduate from the Corcoran College of Arts and Design, and holds an MBA with a Marketing Concentration and BS in Sociology from Bowie State University. Matthews’ work has been exhibited nationally and is part of the permanent collections of Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, GWU’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Matthews is a full-time artist, teacher, & YouTuber (SARAHBEME). You can view her work at iamsarahmatthews.com.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT
- Venue
- Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States · Hyattsville, MD
- Category
- Books & reading
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 7, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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