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Class Schedule

***All classes except for the beginning stamp classes require that you attend the beginning stamp class or have basic stamping knowledge. * Bring basic supplies to each class: markers, colored pencils, scissors, exacto knife, cutting board, black memory or permanent ink pad, pencil, ruler, bone folder, baby wipes and glue stick and/or double-sided tape.  Some classes may require you to bring additional supplies so check in each class description and class supply list which can be found online or pick up a hard copy at the store. 

 

Beginning stamping: Learn the basic techniques of rubber-stamping.  Learn the proper use of various stamp products and several stamping techniques such as embossing.  Class fee $15.00.  Includes all supplies.  Class fee - $15.00  Instructor: Sharon

Sat. Jan. 8th 10-12                         Sat. Jan. 19th 11:30-1:30                Tues. Jan. 25th 6:30-8:30

Mon. Feb. 7th 11:30-1:30               Tues. Feb. 22nd 6:30-8:30

 

Altered Trends: Anything but Basic!- Get your hands on the “gotta-have” paper from Basic Grey.  We’ll turn an ordinary paint can into an altered work of art!  They’re a great way to give a gift:  Think Spa Delights or Valentine’s Day cookies or a birthday gift tucked neatly inside.  Then we’ll alter those little tins with the fun, cute Chatterbox papers!  They’re a neat alternative to cards and they can be used as whimsical ornaments too! Instructor: Joanne    Experience: Beginner     Supplies:  Basic kit, plus glue dots, redlines tape, bone folder.  Class fee $18.00

Tues. Jan. 18th 6:30-8:30      Sun. Jan. 23rd 1:30-3:30        Wed. Feb. 2nd 10:30-12:30     Tues. Feb. 22nd 6:30-8:30

 

Alcohol Inks:  This class will highlight the gorgeous colors of nature using the Adirondack palette of alcohol inks from Granger.  Marty briefly demonstrated some of these techniques in the store in November.  Here is your chance to play yourself and experience how addicting these colors and techniques can be.  Learn new ways to incorporate these inks into your projects. Class Fee - $15.00  Instructor: Marty

Sat. Jan. 15th  10:30- 12:30                        Wed. Feb. 2nd 6:30-8:30              Mon. Feb. 28th 6:30-8:30

 

Freshly Fresco:  This class should be called Remember Why You Love Fresco Inks.  We will be using Fresco inks in both the original colors and introducing you to a slew of new colors that are equally beautiful.  We will be creating special cards using a variety of techniques that will get the Fresco fire lit in your heart.  Class Fee- $15.00  Instructor: Marty

Wed. Jan. 26th 6:30-8:30                 Sat. Feb. 26th 1:00-3:00

 

Monoprint Backgrounds and Cards:  In this class, Marty will show you how to use Ancient Page inks to create beautiful backgrounds to raise your stamped images to a higher level.  The technique is widely applicable to a number of paper projects and will astonish you in its simplicity. Class Fee -$15.00 Instructor: Marty

Mon. Jan. 24th 6:30-8:30                 Wed. Feb. 23rd 6:30-8:30

 

Stamp of the Month Card Class:  Each month we will select three cards from the SOM Board to be created in this class with Marty.  Class of the month includes the SOM stamp design.  Class fee $20.00 Instructor: Marty

Mon. Jan. 17th 6:30-8:30                Mon. Feb. 14th 6:30-8:30

 

Magic Motion Cards:  Come learn the secrets behind these fun cards!  In this class with Laura, you’ll be learning how to create Magic Window cards and Magic Slider cards.  Each inter-active card contains a surprise that will both intrigue and delight the recipient.  You will also receive full patterns and directions for each card.  Bring all basic supplies to class plus super-sticky double sided tape (red-liner tape). Class Fee $15.00 Instructor: Laura

Sat. Jan. 29th 1:30-3:30                   Thurs. Feb. 10th  6:30-8:30                        Thurs. Feb. 24th  6:30-8:30

 

Grid Cards Plus:  In this class you will be making cards highlighting a very popular technique called “Retiform Grid” or just “Grid”.  You will also be using and learning some variations of this technique.  This is a cool technique with virtually limitless possibilities.  Bring basic supplies along with a stipple brush and post-it notes to class. Class Fee - $15.00  Instructor : Laura

Thurs. Jan. 13th 6:30-8:30                 Sat. Feb. 12th 1:30-3:30 pm                     Thurs. March 3rd  6:30-8:30

 

2005 Desk Calendar:  Ring in the New Year with a beautiful new hand-stamped calendar for your desk.  Laura will teach you this simple, fun, eye-catching stamped desk calendar that uses the humble CD case in a clever way.  The case becomes a self-storing unit for the pages of up-coming months.  Come check it out!  Class Fee- $15.00  Instructor: Laura

Sat. Jan. 15th 1:30-3:30                  Mon. Jan. 31st 6:30-8:30                            Sat. Feb. 5th 1:30-3:30

 

Scrapbook Class:  This class will cover the basic scrap-booking design principles for the beginning scrap-booker.  (Experienced scrap-bookers are more than welcome to join us and share ideas!)  This will include color combinations, basic layout, journaling, cropping photos, and adding embellishments.  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the overall theme of the class will be ‘LOVE’.  In addition to the scrapbook page, we will be making a simple Valentine to keep or give to your sweetheart!   Class Fee- $15.00  Instructor: Mark

Tues. Jan. 25th 6:30-8:30                       Sun. Feb. 13th  1:30-3:30

 

 

 

Folding Pyramids:  In this class you will create an innovative pyramid which is great for collaging, scrap booking or use it as a special greeting card.  The finished book will be incased in a coordinating triangle box.  Class fee $17.00  Instructor: Dimitra

Sat. Jan. 29th 10:30-1:00                          Sat. Feb. Feb. 26th     10:30-1:00   

 

Children’s Covered Journal Books:  Join Dimitra as your child has fun “altering” and personalizing his or her composition book.  They will also do a mini version to keep or give away to a special friend.  For ages 8 and up.   Class fee - $15.00 Instructor: Dimitra Supplies: scissors, glue stick a must!

Sat. Jan. 22nd 10-12                                 Sat. Feb. 19th 1-3

 

Mother/Child Valentine Class:  Bring your child to this fun Valentine’s Day Card Class.  You and your child will enjoy making a variety of unique Valentines for some very special people!  Class fee $15.00 per couple  Instructor: Dimitra

Sat. Feb. 5th 1:30-3:30

 

Valentine’s Day Greeting Cards:  In this class you will create a variety of Valentines from several companies including Hero Arts, Outlines and Stampington, each totally different in style.  Class fee - $15.00  Instructor: Sharon

Tues. Jan. 18th 6:30-8:30                Thurs. Jan. 27th 11:30-1:30                 Tues. Feb. 8th 6:30-8:30

 

Shabby Chic Stencil Cards:  In newly released stencil designs from Lasting Impressions, you will create several cards incorporating some new “distressed” looks in stenciling.  These images can also be used in your scrapbook pages!   Class fee - $15.00  Instructor- Sharon

Sat. Feb. 5th 10:30-12:30                   Wed. Feb. 23rd  11:30-1:30                Tues. March 1st 6:30-8:30

 

7 in 120:  Yes you can complete seven cards in two hours or less!   In this class we will be using images from Amuse and Memory Box to create these simple and fresh greeting cards.   Class fee $20.00  Instructor : Sharon

Sat. Jan. 15th 10-12                            Tues. Feb. 1st 6:30-8:30                      Wed. Feb. 16th 11:30-1:30

 

Hero Arts 2005:  Using several new images released from Hero Arts new 2005 catalog we will create several  heartfelt greeting cards.  Class fee- $15.00  Instructor: Sharon

Sat. Jan.22 10-12                             Tues. Feb.8th 11:30-1:30                     Sat. Feb. 19th 10-12    

 

Kate’s Handmade Journal Book:  Learn how to make a basic stitched hardbound book that can be used as a journal, notebook or dairy for you or someone else.  We will then embellish the book’s cover worth a variety of collage materials.  Class fee $17.00  Instructor: Kate

Sat. Feb. 12th 10:30-12:30

 

Domino Art:  Using the Sharpie marker technique with Cat’s Life Press domino stamps you will create several finishes pieces which can be used as jewelry pieces, embellishments for cards and more!  Bring a variety of colored Sharpie markers to class. Class fee $15.00 Instructor: Laura

Sat. Feb. 19th 1:30-3:30

 

Make It & Take It:  Stop in the store during Make it & Take It and complete a fast and fun greeting card for Free!

Sat. Jan. 8th 1:30-3:30                                       

 

Demo Sundays:  Join Marty from 1:30-3:30 as she demos new products and techniques. 

Sun. Jan. 16th  &   Sun. Feb. 20th

 

Thursday Night Backroom Bonanza:  Come in on Thursday Evening from 6:00 – 9:00 pm and use our backroom for $3.00.  This entitles you op our great stamp collection, punch and stencil collection.  You will also have use of our Accu-cut Die machine, the new Zip’e Mate Die cut machine and our Quik-Kut die.  You must supply your own inks, embossing powders, paper and baby wipes along with your basic stamping supplies.  We have tons of scrap papers you are welcome to use but we do ask that your other papers be purchased at our store.  So come on in and have a blast!!!!  Fee: $3.00 per person

 

Stamp Camp: Come join us for 3 hours of stamping madness and fun.  Hero Arts is always our featured company along with several others.  The spots fill up fast so sign up early!  There will be refreshments and  20% off in-store specials to those who attend.  Pre-registration a must along with payment.  Supply list: scissors, ruler, a variety of colored pencils and markers, baby wipes, glue stick, double-sided tape, pop dots or foam tape and a plastic bag labeled with your name for your completed projects.  Camp fee $25.00

Sun. Feb. 27th  1-4                         Sun. March 13th 1-4

 

Class Policy

Reservations and payment are required for all classes.  Payments can be mailed or be made in person.  Classes that do not meet the class requirement will be cancelled and you will be refunded.  If you need to cancel a class we require a 48 hour notice in order to receive your refund.  Thank You.

Class Supply Kit

Bring basic kit to class: markers, colored pencils, variety of adhesives, scissors, permanent black die ink pad, bone folder, baby wipes and pencil.  Some classes require you to bring additional supplies so check class description and store if other supplies are required.

 
 

 

   

 

Buffalo Stamps & Stuff
3356 Sheridan Drive
Sheridan Center Plaza
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 834-3540

Email us at Buffalostamps@yahoo.com