Creative Journalling Course Belfast Newtownabbey in 2026: Creativity, Calm & Community
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Creative Journalling Courses are surging in popularity, with Belfast and Newtownabbey being no exception. The joy and therapeutic power of putting pen to paper and using mixed media arts for visual journalling brings a sense of purpose, and an exploration of creativity.
In this article, we explore why our creative journalling course is trending for 2026, why art journalling and visual journalling is on-the-rise, the wellbeing benefits, and creative journalling course in Belfast and Newtownabbey offered by Crafting NI.
Art Journalling: Why It’s Trending for 2026
In an age of continuous digital overwhelm, many of us are longing for mindful, offline experiences. Creative journalling offers just that — a personal space to reflect, create, explore and recharge with creativity. In 2026, the trend is stronger than ever, driven by:
A growing focus on mental wellness and mindfulness
A desire to slow down and process life more meaningfully
An increase in adults wanting a creative hobby and outlet for relaxation
Here in Belfast and Newtownabbey, more people are turning to journalling — making visual journalling and art journalling a popular personal practice for expression, relaxation, social interaction, and for reducing stress.
Why Our Creative Journalling Course Belfast Newtownabbey is So On-Trend for Community Groups?
While traditional journalling focuses on written reflection, at Crafting NI we combine mixed media arts and Creative Journalling blending words with colour, images, texture, and play. It’s a creative evolution of the journal — one that speaks to both the heart and the imagination.
Art journalling and Visual Journalling are fun and beneficial; it:
Encourages emotional expression through creativity
Is accessible to non-writers and artistic beginners alike
Can be deeply personal without needing perfection
Combines mindfulness with playfulness
Helps us relax and explore our imagination
Whether you’re collaging, sketching, drawing, colouring, or experimenting with paints, Creative Journalling invites a playful curiosity — and that’s part of why Creative Journalling Belfast and Visual Arts Journalling Newtownabbey courses are currently so popular.
Journalling — especially art and visual journalling — isn’t just a trend. It’s a powerful, joyful practice that nurtures creativity, wellbeing, and community.
The Benefits of Art Journalling and Visual Journalling
There are so many wellbeing benefits from both traditional and visual journalling. Participant feedback from Crafting NI courses, tells us that those who take part in regular journalling can benefit from:
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
The act of expressing feelings on paper — whether through words or visuals — helps calm the mind and reduce overwhelm.
Enhanced Feeling of Wellbeing & Calm
Visual journalling creates a unique way to explore emotions and self-expression that words alone might not capture.
Greater Creativity & Problem Solving
Visual journalling encourages experimentation and play, which can spark creativity in other parts of life and can enhance our problem-solving skills.
Increased Self-Awareness
Reflecting on our experiences, patterns, and thoughts helps build self-understanding and resilience.
These benefits make group creative journalling courses in Belfast and Newtownabbey not just fun, but beneficial to our health and wellbeing, as well as providing spaces where people connect creatively and emotionally
Why Crafting NI’s Creative Journalling Course Belfast is so Great!
Crafting NI's Creative Visual Journalling course introduces participants to mixed media arts and visual journalling practice that is fun, relaxing and structured for the group. We work with community groups and charity groups of approx 10 and happy to provide a quote.
Here are some popular elements that the course explores:
Collage
Using collage to set goals or as an add to visual storytelling.
Doodling and Sketching
Using shapes, patterns and symbols as a tool for relaxation and self-expression.
Painting
Using paints and painting techniques for relaxation, a sense of achievement and a fun visual journalling method.
Lettering and Stencilling
Using thoughts, words and images to create dynamic journalling pages.
Mixed Media Layouts
Combining texture using papers, paints, photos, stencils, stickers and more to create an enticing mixed media journalling practice
Stay in the Loop
Crafting NI offers bespoke Group Creative Journalling Courses in Belfast, Newtownabbey and surrounding areas for groups of approximately 10 people.
We travel to community, charity and corporate venues to deliver courses in Belfast, Antrim, Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Magherafelt and surrounding areas.
For more information or a quote for your group, please feel free to reach out and contact Kelli from Crafting NI.
Creative Journalling Belfast Newtownabbey | Crafting NI | 2025 | Contact us about classes
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