Anne Davnes (Elser) - Heart of Your Hands: Calligraphy, Bookbinding, & Journaling - Mar 4 - Apr 22, 2026

Classes are recorded and available for download during the course and for two weeks after class ends. 
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calligraphy-bookbinding-journaling-retreat-with-anne-elser-tickets-1362512253829?aff=oddtdtcreator
Stitch and fill a coptic journal that talks back to you! Compositional layout, calligraphic lettering, illustrations, and collaging techniques explored.

Week 1 - Wed. Mar 04, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 2 - Wed. Mar 11, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 3 - Wed. Mar 18, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 4 - Wed. Mar 25, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 5 - Wed. Apr 01, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 6 - Wed. Apr 08, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 7 - Wed. Apr 15, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern
Week 8 - Wed. Apr 22, 2026 6-8.30pm Eastern

Create a personal handmade journal only you can make that becomes a vehicle in which you see and hear your subconscious filling the pages. Paper used to collage the covers will also be sewn within the signatures of your book. You’re also encouraged to use found papers from vintage finds such as thrift/antique stores and estate sales. These “finds” are important cues from the inner you that will hold significant meaning as you work with your journal. After stitching, we’ll learn different layout techniques for filling in daily journal headers, exploring every edge of a journal spread. Calligraphy lettering and illustrations will be explored, as well as how to wind down your mind to be receptive to journaling messages you’ll receive. Time of day, setting, and mindset will also be discussed. Everyone has an optimal part of the day to set up a journaling practice and we’ll help you find yours. Learning to catch your dreams in a journal is also a teachable technique. We’ll discuss this, too!