for the love of paper
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Learn suminagashi paper marbling, meditative journaling, and bookbinding. our workshops take place in public spaces, corporate offices, and as online experiences.
Meet our founder
Kelly Odette Laughlin is a NYC-based teaching artist, writer, creative meditation guide, and the founder of Odette Press.
Combining her background in printmaking, yoga, and meditation, with a love of embodiment, voice, and nature, Kelly guides groups across the globe to find inspiration, grounding, and connect back to their creativity and contemplation through her 1:1 sessions, group experiences, intentionally crafted journals, and lyrical reflections.
After starting Odette Press on a solo road trip, Kelly is dedicated to sharing and sparking inspiration for creative, mindful practice as a beautiful adventure in living. She writes and produces a weekly newsletter and podcast, Creative Nourishment.
Crafted with Care to Inspire Connection:
Founded with the idea of bringing creative, contemplative practices to connect with yourself, each other, and the natural world, Odette Press is a stationery studio, collection of sustainably-crafted handmade marbled journals and cards, and creative experiences here to support you in your journey of life. Celebrate the art of your everyday, and the nature of your life with paper.
your reflections:
"this paper is like hearing brown noise for the first time" - a., brooklyn
"loved this event!!! so fun and inspiring and felt like i connected with creativity in a new way 💖 thanks for the wonderful workshop!!!" s., brooklyn
"the second I touched it I thought, 'oh, this is the only notebook I'm buying from now on.' i love them!" d., nyc
"these journaling workshops are truly incredible. i'm still thinking about the prompts. i feel more grounded in my practice." i., md
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our workshops
Our virtual and in person workshops offer you a chance to slow down, spark inspiration, and reconnect to the nature of your creative life. Learn the meditative art of suminagashi paper marbling, learn to craft your own handmade notebook, or dig into the terrains of body and mind with our journaling workshops and recordings.
On the Blog
prompts for writing
Picture this: you sit down to write, opening up a brand new journal, pen in hand. Eager to start writing, you stare blankly at the journaling page -- and nothing comes...
the benefits of creative practice
Why start a journaling practice? What's the benefit? That simple act of writing, drawing, or reflecting creatively can support memory, improved sleep, generate ideas to solve problems, build confidence, cultivate compassion...
ways to journal
If you've ever stared at a blank page wondering "what's the best way to journal?" or "how do I start?" you're not alone. While that answer will vary from person to person, a...