Whether you are traveling, exploring, or just adventuring through your daily life, draw the things that are important to you and start noticing the small details around you. Learn to create illustrated art journals on paper, with drawings in pen and watercolors. You will be introduced to non-threatening, easy-going techniques that cover the basics of drawing, writing, water-coloring and journaling. This is a format that is well-suited for personal journals. Add richness to your words by hand drawing them. Basic design and lettering styles will also be covered. 

This class will be recorded. Please see our FAQ for recording terms and conditions.

Other Information

• The instructor is Lubna Zahid.
• 8 sessions, 3 hours each (no class November 23)
• This studio arts program is a Zoom Meeting to allow for patron and instructor interaction.

Patron Information

• If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group.
• Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program.
• Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org.
• Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance.
• View Common FAQs about our Streaming Programs on Zoom.