Follow along as I teach you how to turn an old book cover into a unique blank-page journal. Join me for a series of easy-to-follow videos and create your own Urban Journal.

"What a generous gesture and a great value! This class can take anyone from a novice to an expert when it comes to altering an old book and creating your own personalized Urban Journal. Roben-Marie's presentation style is enthusiastic, clear, detailed and creative! She offers great alternatives for supplies as well as incorporating your own art style to fit the project and make it your very own!" ~Susan Gallitto

"Your explanations on all parts of making this book have been wonderful. Sewing in signatures is easy doing it this way with a template. I love this remix of the Urban Journal. I can think of so many ways to use this book."
~Diane Kirtley

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

How many videos are there and can I download them?

This workshop features 4 instructional. Videos are not available for download.

Can I access the workshop content anytime?

This class is self-paced and all materials are available to you. Join in when you want and finish on your schedule!

Can I watch on my iPad or smartphone?

If everything is up-to-date on your IPAD and/or smart phone, there should be no problem using them.

Your Instructor

Roben-Marie Smith

Meet Roben-Marie

Roben-Marie provides ideas, inspiration and quality instruction for hobbyists and art entrepreneurs. She teaches artists from beginners to those making a living from their art through her blog and her popular online workshops.

As an artist, instructor and woman of faith, her mission is to serve others and help them get the most out of their art as a hobby, or as a business. Her own desire to learn and unquenchable curiosity keeps her fingers messy and her heart happy.

Roben-Marie has been an artist for the last ten years, and is self-taught, so she believes that anyone can cultivate their creative spark. She’s taught mixed media art workshops and retreats across the U.S. and her work has been featured in countless books and industry magazines including: Journal It!, The Artist Unique, Creative Letting Workshop, Art Saves, Exhibition 36, Journal Revolution, A World of Artist Journal Pages, 1000 Artist Journal Pages, "Somerset Studio," "Art Journaling," "Green Craft," "Artist' Cafe," "Artful Blogging," "Legacy," "Somerset Memories," "Somerset Life," "Somerset Apprentice" and "Somerset Gallery."

SUPPLIES

Basic tools:
Scissors
UHU Glue Stick
Palette Knife
Sari Ribbon or Ribbon
Scrap papers - text, book, etc.
Ruler
Book Binding Needle
Wax Bookbinding Thread
Paper Piercer
Sewing Machine
Masking Tape
Washi Tapes

Mediums:
Gel Medium

Papers:
Old Book Cover - size of your choice
Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper - size will be based on your book cover size (I explain this in the workshop).
Gift bag (I used one from Anthropologie).

Pencils:
#2 Pencil
Stabilo Marks All Pencil Black

Optional:
Art Pops™ Cards
Art Pops™ Tabs
Labels
Color Copies of your Art
Paint Brush (placed into loops on cover)