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May 17, 2025

10am – 6pm

Bohrer Park


Art Journaling: Stories Through Words and Pictures

Date: May 17, 2025

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location:Children's Village - Workshops Tent

Class Size: n/a

Audience: Elementary and Middle School Students

Description

Discover the creative possibilities of art journaling. This workshop, led by poet and storyteller Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne, combines poetry, song lyrics, quotes and visual storytelling to help you create meaningful journal pages. Explore techniques like free writing, collage and drawing to express yourself through words and images. Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring favorite quotes, photos or lyrics to inspire your work.

Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne

Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne

Jennifer NeToi is a writer, creative coach, children’s book author, teacher and interdisciplinary artist with a deep love for exploring multicultural perspectives through history, art and storytelling. As an experienced educator and skilled facilitator, she brings creativity and critical thinking to every endeavor. Holding degrees in English, History and Philosophy, she blends her expertise in the humanities with her passion for fostering meaningful connections across cultures. As a poet and storyteller, she draws on her Southern roots and global experiences to inspire her work. She thrives on creating spaces where individuals can learn, reflect and share their stories.