{"id":9730436202735,"title":"CREATIVE LIVING: Watercolor Journal Workshop with Chris Cruz, November 14, 2026","handle":"creative-living-watercolor-journal-workshop-with-chris-cruz-november-14-2026","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolor Journal Workshop with Chris Cruz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreative Living | Alabama Art Academy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $65.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn an ordinary watercolor journal into a personal work of art!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin artist Chris Cruz for a fun, creative workshop where you'll decorate the cover of your very own watercolor journal using a variety of artistic techniques and materials. Then, open your journal and create your first watercolor painting inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolor journaling is a wonderful way to explore your creativity, experiment with colors and techniques, record memories, and capture inspiration from everyday life. Your journal can become a place to practice, play, and express yourself without the pressure of creating a finished masterpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, you will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and decorate a unique watercolor journal cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore creative ways to personalize your journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate your first watercolor painting inside the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover how watercolor journaling can become an enjoyable, ongoing creative practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA FREE watercolor journal is included in the class fee!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're new to watercolor or already enjoy painting, this workshop is a great opportunity to try something different and begin a creative habit you can enjoy for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chris Cruz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturday, November 14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $65.00 (includes watercolor journal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creative Living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace is limited. Register today and start your watercolor journaling adventure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"Alabama Art\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist \u0026amp; Creative Instructor\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Cruz is a mixed-media artist and experienced instructor known for her creative approach to color, materials, and surface design. 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Then, open your journal and create your first watercolor painting inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolor journaling is a wonderful way to explore your creativity, experiment with colors and techniques, record memories, and capture inspiration from everyday life. Your journal can become a place to practice, play, and express yourself without the pressure of creating a finished masterpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, you will:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and decorate a unique watercolor journal cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore creative ways to personalize your journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate your first watercolor painting inside the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover how watercolor journaling can become an enjoyable, ongoing creative practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA FREE watercolor journal is included in the class fee!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're new to watercolor or already enjoy painting, this workshop is a great opportunity to try something different and begin a creative habit you can enjoy for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chris Cruz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturday, November 14, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $65.00 (includes watercolor journal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Creative Living\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace is limited. Register today and start your watercolor journaling adventure!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e at Alabama Art Supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1006 23rd Street South\u003cbr\u003eBirmingham, AL 35205\u003cbr\u003e205-322-4741\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/\" title=\"Alabama Art\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabamaArt.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/5790\/7277\/files\/Alabama_Art_Academy_Instructor_Seal_copy_160x160.webp?v=1789324180\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003eChris Cruz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist \u0026amp; Creative Instructor\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Cruz is a mixed-media artist and experienced instructor known for her creative approach to color, materials, and surface design. Her workshops encourage students to experiment, explore new techniques, and develop their own creative voice in a relaxed, supportive setting. In this workshop, Chris shares her techniques for using dyes and stencils to transform silk into colorful, one-of-a-kind wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamaart.com\/pages\/alabama-art-academy\" title=\"Alabama Art Academy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlabama Art Academy\u003c\/a\u003e: Creative Living series — explore, experiment, and enjoy creativity through inspiring hands-on experiences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}