🍂 Into the Wild: Your Tactile Art Journal
“There’s a wildness in you—don’t let the world tame it.”
Into the Wild Art Journal is a hands-on, heart-led journey into transforming simple, everyday materials into a richly textured, nature-infused artist book. You’ll learn how to collage with papers, fabrics, stitching, and natural elements, craft earthy, organic covers, and bind it all into a soulful journal that feels raw, tactile, and alive.
Whether you’re brand new to collage or just craving a more intuitive approach, this class invites you to explore freely—no experience needed, just a love for texture and slow, soulful, intuitive creating.
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✂️ What You'll Learn
🍃 MASTER 10+ TACTILE TECHNIQUES
You’ll gain hands-on mastery of:
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Collage: Layer vintage papers, fabrics, lace into rich, textured landscapes.
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Nature Embroidery: Stitch stories into fabric
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Organic Weaving: Interlace fabric strips through hand-torn paper
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Wild Embedding: Preserve leaves, twigs, flowers & treasures from the wild
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Texture: Transform cardboard, jute, and plaster into rugged & weathered covers.
🌿 BUILD AN ARTIST BOOK FROM SCRATCH
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Signature Assembly: Fold, nest, and prepare your pages for binding.
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Plaster-Infused Cover: Create a rugged, tactile cover using gauze, gesso, and moody paints.
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Hand-Binding Secrets: Learn the simple 3-hole pamphlet stitch to securely bind your journal.
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Intuitive Embellishing: Adorn your cover with wildflower relics and poetic scraps – no rules.
🌱 CULTIVATE YOUR ARTISTIC SPIRIT
Listen to Materials: Let fabric’s fray, paper’s tear, and nature’s roughness guide your intuition.
Embrace “Quiet Pages”: Create backgrounds that invite future words, paint, or silence.
Transform Scraps into Heirlooms: Turn forgotten fabric, paper bits, and backyard finds into profound art.
Trust the Process: Find calm in the rhythm of tearing, stitching, and weaving.
🎨 Skills That Unlock Your Wild Creativity!
You'll walk away with
✅ A one-of-a-kind handbound journal infused with wild textures.
✅ 10+ mixed-media techniques (collage, stitching, embedding, weaving + more).
✅ A meditative practice that quiets the mind and sparks creativity.
✅ The freedom to create backgrounds—add paint, words, or secrets when you’re ready.
Why these skills matter?
“You’re not just learning collage – you’re learning to speak the language of your own wildness.”
- No Experience Needed: Every step is broken down intimately.
Heal Through Hands-On Making: Stitching, tearing, and weaving become moving meditation.
Create Fearlessly: No “perfect” outcomes – only honest, textured expression.
Walk Away With More Than a Journal: A personal sanctuary for your untamed stories.
Get it now for just $33 $66 — Limited Time ✨
The inspiration behind this class
This class was born out of my deep love for the wild & collaging—the simple, soulful act of gathering fragments and transforming them into something whole. There’s something healing about taking scraps—of paper, of memory, of nature—and finding beauty in their coming together.
The title Into the Wild reflects both the inspiration of nature—its raw textures, imperfect beauty, and quiet rhythms—and the creative spirit of wandering freely.
Each page in this journal is a walk through metaphorical woods. We layer paper like tree bark, fray fabrics like windswept edges, and stitch stories into the surface.
The photo 👉 is from one of my Himalayan treks in Shimla—a moment of stillness in the middle of wild mountain woods. I love trekking and often find calm & clarity in nature.
Hi, I'm Debasree...
… your guide on this an intuitive mixed-media art journal adventure!
After a decade in the IT corporate world, I returned to art and found healing in collage — the quiet joy of bringing fragments together to create something whole. It became a way to slow down, listen inward, and express without needing words.
Since 2016, I’ve taught art to nearly 20,000 students worldwide and led 700+ in-person workshops. My classes are gentle, tactile, and rooted in the belief that creativity should feel calming, soulful, and deeply personal.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply looking to reconnect with your creativity, I’m here to guide you through an experience that nourishes both your hands and your heart.
🌿 What You'll create: Pages that breathe wildness
PAGE 1: ROOTED IN TIME
Layer vintage papers, frayed fabrics
Feels Like: Pressing fossils into soft earth
PAGE 2: LIGHT & AIRY
Collage rice paper, gauze + tea bags with torn edges
Feels Like: Sunlight filtering through leaves
PAGE 3: STORIES IN THREAD
Collage fabrics and sew stitches onto linen
Feels Like: Mapping rivers with thread
PAGE 4: EARTH LAYERS
Build strata of cardboard, jute + gesso
Feels Like: Unearthing ancient forest floors
PAGE 5: WOVEN TEXTURES
Lace fabric strips through hand-torn paper
Feels Like: Nest-building with cloth
PAGE 6: RELICS OF THE WILD
Embed leaves + twigs under tissue
Feels Like: Preserving wilderness in your palms
PLUS: Stunning back pages using leftovers + stencils + texture paste—zero waste, all beauty.
📚 Your Journal Comes to Life
1. Assemble Your Wild Pages: Fold, nest, and prepare your collaged spreads into “signatures.”
2. Craft a Plaster-Infused Cover: Transform cardboard + canvas into a rugged, earthy cover using plaster gauze and moody paints.
3. Hand-Stitch the Binding: Learn the simple 3-hole pamphlet stitch—meditative and strong.
4. Embellish with Wild Abandon: Crown your cover with paper scraps + a real dried wildflower.
🌸 Who This Class is For
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Artists who love textural, grungy, wild beauty
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Anyone overwhelmed by blank pages — and ready to make imperfect, soulful art
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If you’ve got scraps, fabric bits, or old papers lying around — this is for you
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You want a journal that feels alive — where some pages are finished, some are raw, and all of them hold space for what comes next
Why This Class Feels Like Coming Home
Use What You Have: Recycled papers, fabric scraps, glue, and backyard finds.
No Artistic Pressure: Pages are backgrounds or finished art—you decide.
Tactile Therapy: Touch frayed edges, embedded twigs, and hand-stitched lines.
Nature as Co-Creator: Let leaves, threads, and raw textures guide your hands.
“Discover why burlap + lace aren’t opposites – they’re soulmates (and how to marry them on Page 4).”
🎉 Save 50% Today! — Into the Wild Class Now Only $33 $66 ✨
Over 20,000 students have joined my classes. Here's what a few have said:
“The stitching lesson calmed my anxiety like nothing else. Now I crave texture everywhere!”
– Louis T
“I used my grandma’s lace & leaves from my wedding day. More than art.”
– Priya S.
“I unearthed parts of myself I’d forgotten. And the journal? It’s a living thing.”
– Lena M.
↑↑↑ This could be YOU ↑↑↑
🌲 Your Supplies:
Simplicity Meets Wildness
Paper (vintage, kraft, tissue)
Fabrics (cotton, lace, burlap)
Glue + Scissors
Dried leaves/flowers
Thread + Needle
Botanical stencils
- No fancy art store runs needed.
Enrollment Details
Lose yourself in the wild, and find your way back home.
11 in-depth video lessons (instant access)
3+ hours of visual aid instructions
Online, self-paced tutorials with step-by-step guidance
Private community of wild-hearted creators
Just you. And the materials. And the wild. Ready to begin?
🚀 A Value‑Packed Class to Elevate Your Mixed‑Media Journey
✓ 11 Clear, Bite‑Sized Lessons – No overwhelm, just hands‑on demos you can pause and revisit. ($90 Value)
✓ Versatile Collage Techniques – From cardboard textures to delicate fabric stitching, expand your collage toolbox. ($100 Value)
✓ Bonus Creative Resources – Return anytime, get new prompts, and watch extras as they’re added. ($50 Value)
✓ Guided Reflection Prompts – “Consider as you work” questions keep you present and deepen your connection. ($50 Value)
✓ Freedom to Experiment – No “perfect” outcome. Every page becomes a living document of your wild, creative self. ($60 Value)
✓ A Showcase-Ready tactile art journal – Walk away with a soulful, hand-bound book filled with your layered, textured pages that embody your creative journey. (Value: Priceless!)
A Total Value of $350
For only $66 $33
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions? Great – I've got answers for you!
✅ I’m a complete beginner. Will I be able to follow along?
Yes, absolutely! This class is designed for beginners, especially those new to collage or mixed media. You’ll be gently guided through each step — from simple paper layering to creating textured covers — with clear, encouraging instructions.
✅ What supplies do I need for this class?
You’ll mostly need materials you already have at home: scrap papers, fabric bits, glue, scissors, and a few basic tools. I also encourage you to use found materials from nature like leaves or threads — anything that feels personal and textured. A full supplies list is included when you sign up.
✅ Is this a live class?
No, this is a pre-recorded class, so you can watch it at your own pace, anytime. You get lifetime access and can revisit the lessons whenever you want.
✅ How long is the class?
There are 11 bite-sized videos, each focusing on one part of the journal. You can complete the whole journal in a weekend — or take your time and enjoy the slow, intuitive process.
✅ What if I don’t have fancy art supplies or papers?
That’s the beauty of this class — no fancy supplies needed! You’ll learn how to use scraps, old book pages, packaging, and everyday textures to create something rich and soulful.
✅ Can I use the techniques I learn in other projects?
Yes! This class is packed with techniques and collage formulas that you can apply again and again — not just in this journal, but in any mixed media or art journaling project you do in the future.
✅ Do I need sewing skills for the binding part?
Not at all. The binding is simple and demonstrated step-by-step in the class. If you’ve never sewn anything before, don’t worry — it’s beginner-friendly and very doable.
✅ How do I access the class after purchase?
Once you sign up, you’ll receive instant access to the class videos and materials through a private class platform. You can log in anytime, from any device.
✅ Still have questions?
For additional support or inquiries, please email me.
