Art Journaling Together
Combining visual art with journaling in a group setting unlocks creative expression and emotional healing.
What Is Art Journaling?
Art journaling combines written reflection with visual expression — drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media.
It's a private, personal practice that becomes richer when shared in a supportive group.
You don't need to be artistic — art journaling is about expression, not perfection.
The combination of words and images accesses different parts of the brain, enabling deeper processing.
Group art journaling provides inspiration, accountability, and connection.
Getting Started
All you need is a blank journal or sketchbook and some basic art supplies.
Useful supplies: coloured pens, paint, magazines for collage, washi tape, stickers.
Start each session with a theme or prompt to focus your exploration.
Give yourself permission to make messy, imperfect pages.
Focus on the process and how it makes you feel, not the final result.
Group Session Ideas
Themed prompts: 'What does calm look like?', 'Draw your safe place', 'Collage your hopes'.
Colour exploration: use colours to express current emotions.
Gratitude pages: create visual representations of things you're thankful for.
Before and after: illustrate where you are now and where you want to be.
Collaborative pages: pass journals around and add to each other's work.
Seasonal reflections: capture the mood and meaning of different seasons.
The Healing Benefits
Externalising difficult emotions through visual expression.
Processing experiences that are hard to put into words alone.
Building self-awareness through regular creative reflection.
Connecting with others who understand the value of creative expression.
Creating a tangible record of your emotional journey and growth.
Experiencing the calming, meditative quality of making art.