Class Descriptions
Classes have been suspended until further notice.
All classes require that you have attended the beginning stamp class, or have basic stamping knowledge. Please read the 'class policy' listed at the end of this class list. It is imperative that you bring your Basic Kit to each class. Before attending class, please check the website for any additional supplies that may be needed. We will attempt to post supply lists for all of the classes within 48 hours of the first session. There is a 10% discount offered on class-specific items, only. This discount does not apply to basic supplies, unless they are used in a technique specifically taught during that class.
All classes are payable by CASH OR CHECK ONLY!
S - in-store class | Z - ZOOM class (virtual)
S - in-store class | Z - ZOOM class (virtual)
Basic Stamping Kit
A permanent black dye ink pad, assorted markers/colored pencils, a quickie glue pen, a pencil, a ruler, an eraser, scissors, an exacto knife & cutting mat, double-sided tape, a craft pad, a brown ink pad with a distressing tool, one clear and one black gel pen, a clear Wink of Stella pen, foam tape, and your favorite paper adhesive.
Basic Scrapbook Kit
?12” paper trimmer, scissors, fine fussy cutting scissors, an exacto knife & cutting mat, a brown ink pad with a distressing tool, a 12” ruler, a variety of adhesives (including a tape runner), liquid glue or a glue stick, foam pop squares, a pencil and an eraser.
Beginning Stamping
Come and learn the basic techniques of rubber and acrylic stamping! In this class you will learn the proper use of various stamp products along with several stamping techniques including embossing. All supplies are included.
Beginning Pencils 3.0
Many of our most favorite images are colored with Prismacolor Pencils. We are excited to now offer Faber-Castell Polychromos as open stock. In a class for beginners as well as those who have taken Colored Pencils before, we will show you how to color, blend, and achieve beautiful life-like colored images with these pencils along with our traditional Prismacolors. We have chosen a new selection of images to practice and learn color pencils.Bring your pencils and basic kit and check the website for any additional supplies you may need.
Beginning Copics
Let us demystify Copic markers for you. Learn the numbering system and how it helps you combine colors for successful blending and coloring. Bring your Copics, Basic Kit and check the web site for any additional supplies you may need.
Watercolor Thursdays!
Welcome to the world of watercolors! This class runs once a month, on the third Thursday, and will feature different watercolor mediums and techniques in each session. Please note this is an instructional class and will not always feature a card or a complete project. Even if you haven't attended previous classes but want to learn watercolors, come to class. We will help you get up to speed and show you all the techniques and variety of watercolor mediums. A Stampendous palette, #10 snap brush, and #2 or #3 round brush required. Please note that this session will be solely instructional on watercolor pencils and brush work. No cards will be made.
Welcome to the world of watercolors! This class runs once a month, on the third Thursday, and will feature different watercolor mediums and techniques in each session. Please note this is an instructional class and will not always feature a card or a complete project. Even if you haven't attended previous classes but want to learn watercolors, come to class. We will help you get up to speed and show you all the techniques and variety of watercolor mediums. A Stampendous palette, #10 snap brush, and #2 or #3 round brush required. Please note that this session will be solely instructional on watercolor pencils and brush work. No cards will be made.
Monthly Layout Class
Please join us for our monthly layout class for 2025! Each month we will present a 12x12” double page layout that features a new technique or product. A new paper collection will be featured each month. Check the Class Photo page for a picture of the layout. What a great way to chronicle the new year!
Graphic 45
It's a new year and Graphic 45 has already sent out a new collection for the first of the year. Join Sharon as she creates a new selection of cards based on the latest G45 collection. Each month Sharon will exhibit a different collection in her cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional items you may need. You will need your paper cutter!
Playing with Lunar and Solar Pastes
What's old is new again. We recently discovered a classic coloring technique using Lunar and Solar Pastes and embossing folders. Join us for a fun and creative take on using these rediscovered supplies along with black cardstock and ink to create beautiful jewel colored cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for additional items you will need.
GO BILLS!
It's that time of year and Super Bowl fever is starting to heat up! Join us as we create a collection of Buffalo Bills cards for your favorite Bills fan. Great cards for those Bills fans who have stayed loyal and live out of the area or even for a birthday card for your favorite Bills fan. Get out the red, white and blue and get ready to GO BILLS! Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other items you may need.
Foiling with Pink & Main
Adding foiling to your cards has made a great addition to our cards and projects. Join Sharon as we revisit one of our first foiling techniques, lamination. You will be learning how to use a laminating machine, whether it's a Minc or a generic laminator along with toner sheets from Pink & Main and Deco Foils to create a variety of images via different techniques. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other items you may need.
Snow Pals
Are we going to let a little (or a lot) of snow get us down? No, sir! We have just the class to help you have fun in the snow, inside! Join Sharon as she combines a variety of stamps, dies and techniques in this fun in the snow card class. You will be making at least three different styles of cards all with a snowman theme perfect for your favorite snow loving friends and family. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional items you may need.
Valentine Boo's!
No, we aren't booing Valentine's Day. We are celebrating Valentine's Day with this fun stamp and die set from Pretty Pink Posh. Featuring Valentine Ghosts, this set and it's matching dies lets you create adorable ghostly sweet wishes for your special valentine. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional items you may need.
Vintage SnowFolio
Sharon has created several of these Folios and she is coming to us with another showcasing a Simple Stories winter paper collection, Beautiful show scenes, pine boughs, pine cones and more winter images are showcased in this collection. There are lots of options for many photos and journaling opportunities. Bring your basic kit, check for homework you will need to do before class and check the website for any additional items your will need*
*The folio die set is a requirement for this class. If you have already purchased one you will not be part of your class cost. If you do not have the die set, it will be part of your class cost and must be purchased.
Christmas Folios
Join us in creating this elegant Christmas folio featuring 2 options. First there is a Vintage option in soft pink/green colors with sweet vintage empherma to decorate your album. The second options is more tradition in deep greens/reds. Express yourself and use the folio to hold those special Christmas memories or give as a gift. You will need the folio die for the class. It can be added to the class fee for $40. Let us know so we can reserve it for you. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional supplies you may need.
Cost: Pink Folio $30; Green Folio $25
Kits available!
49 & Market Christmas Album
Sharon has created a special album using products from 49 & Market's Christmas Spectacular line. There are flaps, pockets and so many pages to hold all this beautiful Christmas memories. You will need redline tape along with your basic kit.
Kits available!
Willow & Grace Notecards
The papers from this class are from Uniquely Creative from Australia. In this kit you get these beautiful papers and embellishments in a neutral color palette. The kit come with everything you need to make these 6 beautiful cards plus you have leftovers to make even more! There are photos included in the kit so if you can do on your own!
Kits Available
Maker Mania 11
MM11 is set to roll! Join us for Maker Mania 11 - dates to be announced. If you are new to Maker Mania or have thought about trying it out, there's no time like this new year. The lead sponsoring companies have not yet been announced but you will be getting a fabulous selection of quality, and in some cases exclusive products in your kit. You will have access to video from all the participating stores from across the country, Canada and possibly across the pond! Instructional sheets will also be at your fingertips for ALL the projects, cards, albums, and more shown. This allows you access to do a project the next day, the next month or 6 months from the MM11's dates. This is a great creative weekend for all you crafters and you will receive more than enough product such as papers, dies, stamps, stencils, coloring mediums, ephemera and more for many, many additional projects. This is a Facebook group. You must be a member of Facebook to join and receive a kit. NOTE: you can join Facebook and not post or publish any personal information and just use the platform to access this and other classes offered on Facebook. BONUS: As a member of Facebook you can join our store page, see our weekly videos and post your creations to our Buffalo Stamps Makers group. You control what information you choose to share to the platform. You can register for MM11 via our on-line store.
Paint Your Own Tote
This is way more fun than paint by number! In this class you will create your own design on a canvas tote and then add color by painting and decorating with Indigo Blue products including Luscious Pigment Powder, Acrylic Paints and Slap it on Binder. You have the freedom to create your own design how you want. Use your own free-hand design or use stencils or stamps and ink, your options are endless. This is the ultimate mixed media personalized project. Supplies will be available at the store but feel free to bring your favorite stencils, palette knife, brushes, and/or stamps and ink. Check the website for any special items you may needmand don't forget a smock or apron!
Class Reservation and Payment Policy
Reservations and payment are required for all classes. Classes are to be paid for in cash or check. Payment for classes can be mailed in or made in person. Classes that do not meet attendance requirements will be canceled and you will be notified by phone the day before. Any monies paid will be refunded or you can apply it to another class. If you cancel a class with less than 48 hours’ notice, you will be required to pay for the class.