Mia at Two Hands Paperie in Boulder asked me if I could provide a sample journal for my Journal Juju class there. I didn’t want to release one of my own notebooks, so I made a counter-offer.
I’d pick up a Moleskine Japanese Album and see how much of it I could fill in two hours. Using the methods and exercises I teach in my Journal Juju class, I’d see how far I could go.
Now, my class is NOT about speed or competition or doing anything quickly. It’s about slowing down, enjoying what’s around us, and using all of our senses to record that in a little notebook. It’s fun. It’s easy. It’s play and it doesn’t require art skills.
I just thought it would be fun to see how far I could go in two hours, and I filmed myself playing in the notebook at The Kitchen Next Door in Boulder. Here’s the video, speeded up for the sake of time.
The next Journal Juju classes at Two Hands Paperie are on March 16th and April 7th, 2013. These classes fill quickly, so call Two Hands Paperie to register today: (303) 444-0124
Don’t worry; we won’t be rushing or trying to fill the notebook during the class. We’ll be slowing down, tuning in, and having a great time together.
This is terrific. Makes me all nostalgic. I’d have loved to be there next to you, drinking that Belgian Winter Ale. How was it?
David,
It was so fun. It felt great to be uber-focused like that. I did not like rushing, but I was competing against myself and the clock.
The beer at this place is very good and the food even better. I don’t drink anymore but at the time it was lovely.
Are you coming to WDS? I’m doing a sketch crawl there and maybe you can join us!
This was so fun! Wish I was in town, I’d join you! When you come to California – we have to get this set up somewhere. So fun!
Thanks, Karen! I love the idea of my Capture the Wow sessions all over – especially in CA!
Oh, Yay! I was disappointed earlier this week that I already had plans for tomorrow, but Apr 7 is my birthday! and I haven’t planned anything yet. Looking forward to it!
Moira, If you can make it on your birthday, that would be extra special! The March class is on the 16th.
It will be fun to have you in class!
Goodness me!
Vaguely shocking to see a Moleskine treated with speed and dash. Love it.
Looking forward to part 2, where you write a novel in 1 hour 59s.
Oh yes, Julie, won’t that be fun seeing my ‘speed novel’ produced? After taking 12 years to write the first one, the second’s a snap, right?! 😉
I think it’s good to see a Moleskine treated thus. I hope it helps people not be too too precious about their notebooks.
I love this Cynthia. Oh how I wish I could treat myself to some digital downtime! X
Why don’t you, Jenny? What’s in the way?
It doesn’t have to be two hours. Even one hour or an evening or a day or…