Hiding Places

Art Journaling class

Enrich your pages with whimsical pockets and dimensional elements to hold your dreams and stories.

 

What if...

  • you could fill your art journal with little hiding places: flaps, pockets and even a mini junk journal, to hold your dreams, your stories and the secrets of your heart?

  • not everything was immediately visible? What if the layers of your pages echoed the many layers of who you are, under the surface?

  • you gave yourself the freedom to play, have fun and get messy, while expressing your emotions in the safe space of your journal?

Discover how adding whimsy and playfulness to your journal pages can make the creative process more personal and magical!

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Do you ever feel a little uninspired when you’re facing the blank pages of your art journal? A little scared when it comes to expressing your truth?
You long to fill your pages with truly personal thoughts and emotions, cherished stories and memories, but maybe you…

 
 

Find it hard to relax and overcome your fears.

You need gentle guidance, inspiring ideas and a touch of mindfulness to unlock your heart’s most authentic expression. You also need to know you’re not alone on this journey!

Feel like your pages are starting to all look the same.

You need to renew your creativity with fun and exciting techniques that will take your journal to a whole other level and make you fall in love with the process all over again.

Struggle to express your emotions in your journal.

Even though your journal is just for you, you’d feel safer if not everything was immediately visible. Adding secret “hiding places” to your pages will help you find the courage to express your truth more freely. Plus you’ll love the added mystery!

Hi, I’m Laly Mille

I’m just like you, a sensitive soul who longs to express her truth but doesn’t always know where or how. Thankfully, my art journal is the safe, secret place where I seek refuge and can fully be myself, fragile, imperfect and vulnerable. In its pages, I find renewed strength and confidence by simply expressing and accepting who I am.

Through art and words, your journal can become a wonderful portal of imagination as well as a safe, intimate space to express your emotions, hold your secret dreams and tell the stories you hold within. That's why I'm so passionate about this beautiful practice.

In “Hiding Places” you’ll be right by my side as I share my authentic process, including my blocks and fears, and how to overcome them. Join me and discover how adding little “hiding places” to your pages can make your journal even more special!

what Students said:

“I LOVE this class. Beautiful, ethereal art and a lovely, easygoing yet incredibly informative instructional style. Laly’s relaxed manner combined with her wealth of creativity & knowledge shine through, she’s truly my favorite online art teacher.”

— KRISTIN H.

“This was my first time making a junk journal and I really enjoyed that. I didn't think I could do it, but you explained it very well. I really liked the step by step building of the page. Professional videos in real time.”

— DUNJA B.

“This workshop has been so inspiring and really touched my soul. It has come into my life at the perfect time, as I was struggling with grief. Following your lessons and hearing your comments has been an inspiration for both making art and rekindling my spirit.”

— BETSY W.

START YOUR JOURNEY!

55 USD / 55 EUR

2+ Hours Of Video Lessons    Self-paced Online Art Class    Instant, Lifetime Access    Private Community Forum

The Lessons

With more than 2 hours of video lessons, you’ll be right here with me in the studio as I share every detail of my authentic process and techniques, while creating a very special art journal page.

 

Part 1

A Grungy Background

Discover how to start with a messy background to loosen up and freely express your emotions on the page, knowing that it will all get covered up anyway!

I’ll guide you to:

  • Relax and tap into your intuition

  • Journal freely with a water-soluble pencil

  • Grunge it up and watch your words melt into the page

 

Part 2

Story Elements

Prepare a whole variety of dimensional elements, then add them to your page! Here you’ll find a short, bite-size video for each idea so you can easily refer back to it whenever you want to use one of the techniques in your other pages!

I’ll guide you to Create:

 
 

Part 3

Finishing Touches

It’s time to bring all your little secrets and stories together to create a magical page!

I’ll guide you to:

  • Choose the placement of the different elements you’ve created

  • Blend them into a cohesive whole with pencils, paint etc.

  • Add plenty of whimsical finishing touches that will bring your page to life!

 
 

In total, Hiding Places has over 2 hours of high-quality video lessons.

I show and explain everything in detail, and I encourage you to make the process yours and work with what you’ve got. If you've ever taken a class with me, you know I like to keep it clear and super inspiring!

The class is in English with English closed captions available.

“I loved making the tiny journal and filling it with my thoughts, quotes and imagery. I plan to use the ideas I learned in this class in future journaling pages. What fun!”

— BETSY W.

“Loads of inspiration, ideas and new techniques! I particularly like that the class is divided into short sections. And your voice, Laly, is so soothing and encouraging. Love it all!”

— ELAINE S.

“This workshop was so much fun! It was well-taught, comprehensive, and so creative. I am now starting to create the elements for my own page. Thank you for sharing so many ideas!”

— CINDY H.

Magical art from the students!

 
 
 

Recommended Supplies

Here’s a list of supplies for the class. Remember these are only suggestions and half the fun is to go on a scavenger hunt for materials you could use! Inside the class you’ll find a more detailed list with links, and I encourage you to work with what you already own and love wherever possible.

 
 

Basic SUPPLIES:

  • An art journal. If yours is a small size, consider using several spreads to be able to try all the techniques. If you don’t have one yet, you’ll find an easy DIY option in the classroom resources, as well as a ready-made option.

  • Matte gel medium or other glue of your choice

  • Paint brushes including a flat one for collage

  • Paints and/or inks in colors of your choice

  • White gesso or acrylic paint

  • Pens, pencils or crayons of your choice

  • A few mark-making tools like bubble wrap or stamps

  • Spray bottle & a rag

YOur “Story” elements:

  • A postcard

  • A bookpage from a story you like (or a copy)

  • For the junk journal: a small stash of various papers and fabrics, including some see-through materials (tissue, cheesecloth, lace…)

  • One or more envelopes (it's good to have a few different sizes to choose from)

  • One used, dried & emptied teabag with string and label

  • A laser print of favorite words (inspirational quote, poem…) or you’ll find a printable in the class

A few extra items you might enjoy:

  • Masking tape

  • Watercolors

  • Black gesso or black acrylic paint

  • Text stamp & inkpad

  • Water-soluble pen or crayon in black (or other color)

  • Fine-tip white paint marker

  • Dimensional elements (buttons, feathers…)

  • Awl, thread & needle (to stitch into the page)

  • Heatgun/hairdryer to speed up the drying

  • Parchment/baking paper to place under your pages so they don’t stick together

Your Guide
for this creative journey

Hi! I’m Laly and I'm so glad you’re here! I’m a mixed media artist from France, and I’m here to help you grow your artist wings!

Art journaling is my favorite creative (and self-care!) practice. I know of no better place than the pages of my journal to hold my dreams, secrets and feelings. It’s my sacred refuge, a trusted companion and a wonderful playground all at the same time. Plus, it’s made me grow as an artist like nothing else! That’s why I can’t wait to share the joy of art journaling with you.

What if you listened to your creative longings? What if you dared to follow this little spark? I believe with my whole heart that YOUR ART MATTERS. The time you dedicate to your creativity is never wasted, because it will help you show up in the world with renewed joy and confidence. So open your journal and get ready to play!

 You may have seen me in

 
Laly Mille in her art studio sitting at table with pink laptop.
 
 

 Your Questions Answered

If you don’t find an answer below, don’t hesitate to reach out by email at admin@lalymille.com. My husband William & I will do our best to help!

 

I've never tried mixed media or art journaling before. I can't even draw a straight line! Can I really do this class?

Yes! And art journaling might be just what you need to fully embrace your creativity. This class is suited to all levels, including beginners who long to play and explore! You’ll find so many creative ideas in this class, and the beauty of mixed media is that everything is always fixable. No special skills needed! Get ready to unlock your creativity and reconnect to the childlike joy of gluing, painting, scribbling and of course, dreaming!

I don’t have a lot of art supplies. Will I need to spend hundreds of dollars on paints and brushes?

No! With mixed media you can always substitute an art supply for another and this class is all about using materials from around the house. You’ll just need a few pens and paints, and I do recommend matte gel medium as a glue, but other than that, you can use collage materials that don’t cost a thing: old books and magazines, junk mail and ephemera, paper scraps and reclaimed fabric… Your imagination is the limit!

I’m an experienced artist. Will there be anything I can learn from this class?

Absolutely! First, this class is all about taking time for YOU, to relax, rediscover and reconnect to the light of your creative soul. When you give yourself the time to express your innermost dreams, stories and feelings, then your art becomes so much more meaningful. The practice of art journaling has made me grow as an artist so much! It will help you loosen up, deepen your creative voice and make art that’s more unique and inspired than ever.

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  • No. All sales are final. When you sign up, you immediately get access to the whole content of the class. Therefore, no refunds will be issued after you register. Please make sure you understand and agree to our terms of service and our privacy policy before signing up.

    In particular, before you register, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. The videos are not downloadable and we're not responsible for individual technical issues. No refunds will be made.

    If any unexpected life issue prevents you from taking the class as you’d planned, remember that you have lifetime access and the class will be available for you whenever you’re ready. If you don’t think you’ll ever be able to take the class you purchased, contact us and we can discuss transferring it to a friend. No refunds will be made.

  • I’m a self-taught artist and a certified creativity coach, and I teach in a heart-centered, non-academic way. You’ll see me in action and will be guided to explore your own world, inside and out. All my classes aim at bringing you closer to your most authentic creative voice.The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.

    The workshops are full of my personal techniques, some I’ve learned and pass on in my own ways, others I’ve discovered through happy accidents and experimentation.

    I also offer plenty of creative tips and strategies to make your practice unique, overcome your blocks and challenge yourself to gently expand your comfort zone.

    To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!

    To know if a class will be the right fit for you, trust your intuition. If it feels exciting and stirs your curiosity, if it resonates in a way that feels really good, that feels like joy, like home, or like a big good sigh and a smile... then it most certainly is for you. Let your inner artist guide you!

    If, on the other hand, you’re looking only for technical instructions, or for an academic class where you submit work and get detailed feedback and critique, then this is not the right place.

    If you’re not comfortable with words like soul, intuition, intention, mindfulness, affirmation, magic, or if seeing me draw an oracle card for inspiration makes you cringe… then my classes are probably not for you.

    When in doubt, I encourage you to start with one of my free lessons to see if my teaching style resonates with you. Please note that refunds will not be made after registration for a paid class.

  • My classes are e-courses, hosted online, and members get an individual, private account to access all their classes on my teaching platform.

    All classes are self-study and self-paced. They’re not academic classes. There are no assignments to submit, no grades, no schedule, no certificates of completion, no live conferences. There’s no schedule to comply with, no “catching up” or “falling behind”, ever. They’re simply a space of freedom and creativity for you to explore and enjoy.

    Most classes have lifetime access (as per our terms of service, "lifetime" means for the lifetime of the program). The videos are pre-recorded, so you can watch them at your own pace, whenever you want, and as many times as you wish. It’s up to you to find the rhythm that suits you best. Make time regularly to complete your course. It’s a gift you’re giving yourself!

  • For most of my classes, you get lifetime access to the classroom and videos. "Lifetime" technically means for the lifetime of the program. If we were to retire a course (which so far has never happened), we’d give you several months' notice so you have plenty of time to complete the lessons. You can watch the videos within the classroom as often and as many times as you wish.

    To protect the integrity of our content (and all the work that went into creating it) the videos are not downloadable. Therefore, before signing up, please make sure that your internet connection allows you to smoothly stream high-resolution videos online. Refunds will not be made after registration.

  • Yes. We have a private community forum within the classroom site where I check in once a week to answer questions and see what you’ve shared! Of course, I also do my best to offer as much information as possible within the class videos, text and other resources. Don’t hesitate to watch twice and pause the videos! The other participants will also be able to help you.

    Please keep in mind that the classroom site is the place where all the teaching takes place. I won’t answer individual questions by email or direct messaging, nor in the Facebook group. The Classroom Community forum is accessible directly from within the menu of the classes.

  • Of course! We have the most vibrant, positive and encouraging online community, and we can't wait to welcome you!

    You can share photos of what you create and connect with others in the Classroom Community forum within the classroom site.

    You can also connect with fellow participants of all my classes in our private, optional Facebook group “Laly’s Atelier”.

    We also have Instagram hashtags to help participants find each other on this platform.

A summary of what you’ll get

2+ hours of detailed video lessons.

You’ll discover lessons and techniques that build upon each other to help you create unique and authentic art. I’ll guide you step by step as you create several dimensional and whimsical elements to hide secrets inside your page, including a mini junk journal, found poetry, pockets, flaps and more.

My self-taught artist roots mean you won’t find any dry or technical art language here!

I have a heart-centered, non-academic teaching style perfect for beginners all the way to experienced artists. Art journaling is meant to be just for you, there are no rules! And the mixed media techniques I share are super forgiving: everything is always fixable! I encourage you to relax, let go of expectations, play, try new things and trust your intuition. This class is all about your own pleasure and creative fulfillment.

Get ready to go on a creative journey!

If you’re new, returning to art after a break or just need a boost of inspiration, this class will be your beacon of light. My hope is that it will give you playful techniques that spark inspiration and awaken your imagination!

Plus, with instant, lifetime access you can jump in straight away or come back anytime you like. You’ll be able to use the techniques I share here in many future projects!

Feel part of a creative community.

When you join you'll get access to our private community forum right within the classroom site, where I check in every week. We’re a lovely tribe where you’ll be welcome just as you are. Don’t hesitate to ask questions and share your work, the other participants and I will support you!

 
 
 

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