Create a Watercolor Travel Journal (September) with Pam Benoit

Create a Watercolor Travel Journal: Documenting Your Adventures with Pam Benoit

Wednesdays, September 2, 9 & 16, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$95 for 3 classes, supplies needed
Limited to 12 students

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In this class, you will create a personalized travel journal. If your time is limited, you may enroll in the 3 week course for a very brief introduction to the basics. Or, you may continue for an additional three weeks to get a comprehensive approach to creating your travel journal. Classes include demos, examples, hands-on exercises, and creative time to work on your journal.

Week 1: Introduction to Travel Journaling & Materials (Sept 2)

Overview of travel journaling concepts and benefits
Planning Your Journal
Introduction to types of travel journals and layout ideas
Creating coherence in your journal

Week 2: Sketching and Using Different Media (Sept 9)

Deciding what to draw
Using different types of materials, media, pencils, pens
Including photos and images from the internet

Week 3: Lettering and Journaling (Sept 16)

Different kinds of journaling
Lettering styles

Additional Resources about Travel Journals:

Books
- Abbey Sy, The art of the travel journal
- Merel Djamilia, Paint, paper and going places
YouTube videos:
- How to complete a travel journal Abbey Sy
- Illustrated travel journal made easy. Carlos Pava
- Ideas for your travel journal. Merel Djamila

Level

This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate painters. Covers basic watercolor painting techniques and provides individual assistance. No prior experience is required. Intermediate painters will gain a deeper understanding of the foundational concepts of watercolor through practice and guidance.

Pam Benoit is an award-winning teacher with a lengthy career teaching communication at universities. She has taught watercolor classes at Forstall and Four Seasons Gallery. She loves helping other artists find their joy through watercolors.

Supplies Needed (Click on Link to Shop)

Watercolor Sketchbook (I like the accordion/concertina journals but you can use any sketchbook that has mixed media/watercolor paper and you should choose a size that is good for travel)
Black Micron pens in different sizes
Travel watercolor set
A few brushes (travel brushes, water brushes, or 2 brushes-round and a detail brush)
Tissues
Mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Collapsible water container

Cool Add-Ons (Optional)

Micron pens in different colors
Gel Pens
Watercolor pencils
Neocolor II crayons
Acrylic Markers
Washi tape
Stickers
Small scissors
Glue stick
Fountain pen and waterproof fountain pen ink
Small travel ruler
Mini photo printer-Fujifilm smartphone printer; Canon portable printer

UPDATED CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance of the event will receive a refund equal to 50% of the cost of the event. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will not receive a refund. This will help ensure that the instructor will be paid for their time and effort of teaching the event.

Skill Level:	Beginner
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