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Hi I’m Lauren! I'm an artist and creator of Explaurenarts. I've taught over 550 lessons on this platform and more on my own website!! I have been involved in the arts for almost 10 years now! I graduated May 2020 from the College of Saint Benedict with a bachelors degree in Art and Psychology. One of my goals is to spread the therapeutic attributes of art to those I cross paths with.  

FOR NO CALL - NO SHOW and no emergency, a lesson credit will be used if you had a scheduled appointment and do not show. If it turns out an emergency occurred, your credit will be reinstated. THANK YOU! Please notify me atleast 48-24 hours ahead of time to reschedule. Your cooperation is so appreciated!

I started becoming artistic in high school when I took my first painting class. I fell in love with art soon after that class ended and took drawing, photography, ceramics and eventually an independent study in art before I moved on to college.

It followed me into the College of Saint Benedict where I learned how to paint realistic portraits of people and animals to still-life object paintings. I am very fond on painting realistically but always branch out to stay creative and expressive! I also love drawing, drawing with charcoal is very messy but so fun! Ask me about reductive charcoal drawings, these are my favorite. Lastly, I am extremely fond of pottery. I am able to teach handbuilding techniques if you have a local pottery kiln near you!

Psychology is an interest of mine because I love working with people. I originally thought I would become an art therapist because I truly think art can ease and heal many things given the right atmosphere and attitude! Art is so powerful! Now my hope is to bring art to people in the same way but in less of a medical setting but rather in a classroom atmosphere or the comfort of your own home! 

I do prefer either online lessons or traveling to you because my studio space is limited. Also having your own materials for an online lesson will be required, if we meet in person I can bring materials if needed. Most clients wish to use their own based on their wishes for what they want to create. If you want to get creative and enjoy learning in a relaxing environment then you are in the right place!

We will learn the beginning steps of how to make a journal for your own personal use or to gift to someone! We will learn how to make a 2 part cover, how to punch the holes and eventually how to stitch it all together. Part 2 will cover the stitching portion and learning the Coptic Stitch. This class is for those who are good with their hands and have an interest for learning the Coptic Stitch for Journal making. 

Materials Needed:
Natural Hemp Cord waxed or unwaxed (Color of choice)
Mod Podge glue
Bookbinding Awl
Atleast 25 sheets of 8.5" x 11" card stock 70lb paper (White or color of choice)
Curved C shape bookbinding needle- either size 2.5 cm , 3 cm or 3.5 cm 
Mat board/Chip board (enough to cut two 8.5" x 11" pieces)
Paint brush for glue
Razor blade
Cutting board
Ruler

Journal Making Pt 1.

My daughter really enjoyed her lesson and we look forward to more in the future!

I appreciated her jump-in attitude and having ideas to work with. As an advanced beginner artist, I learned a few tips to help me along on a gift project for my Aunt & Uncle's 60th Diamond Anniversary.

Lauren is very good at educating my daughter about all the different sketching techniques and how to apply them in her sketches.

She was very sweet and knowledgeable. Our time together flew by. I felt like I learned what I came to learn. But will continue lessons with her.

Had some technology issues on my end getting started, but we got it resolved and she made sure I got the full 30 minutes after we got going. Very helpful and focused on what my goals are and how I want to proceed. Thanks so much!

I have felt that each
Lesson has help me improve!

Lauren was amazing! I learned everything I hoped for in this class!

Lauren taught several watercolor lessons with my 11yo daughter and we could not be more pleased. She is very intuitive and professional. She is extremely kind and my daughter looks forward to her lessons.

My 4-year old daughter LOVED her lesson with Lauren! Lauren was great with her! My little girl is excited for her next lesson!

Haydee had so much fun. She said Lauren is her new favorite teacher.

AWESOME So helpful and a great person and teacher overall!

My son just had his first class with Lauren. He think the class is very interesting and he likes Lauren. Lauren has responded my questions very quickly and provided us a lot of information.

Journal Making Pt 1. - Arts Class

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