Class Descriptions
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!
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.
Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $15.00
Fri. April 23rd 11-1 (in-store)
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.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $15.00
Copic Basics: Skin Tones
So many of us use Copics and want to improve our color choices and blending. Sharon has created a class to help with just that. In this class we will be showing you how to create different skin tones. We will take the same stamped image, a little girl and show you how to create a variety of skin tones that will suit your every need. NOTE: this is a technique class. You will not be making cards, but you will keep your samples as a reference and guide for future use. Check the website for the colors you will need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $15.00
Beginning Pencils 3.0
Many of our most favorite images are colored with Prismacolor Pencils.
We are excited to know offer Faber-Castell Polychromos as open stock. 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.
Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $15.00
Sat. May 15th 11-1 PM (ZOOM & in-store) Thurs. June 17th 11-1 PM (ZOOM & in-store)
Monthly Layout Class
Please join us for our monthly layout class. Each month we will present a 12x12” double page layout that features a new technique or product. What makes this class unique is what comes next. You will have a homework assignment! Create another layout incorporating the technique or products used in class and bring your original layout to the next class and pay only $5 for the class! What a great way to create an album. May's layout features Simple Stories new Farm Life Collection.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $18.00 (this month's kit includes TWO, 2 pg. layouts)
Weds. May 12th 11-1 PM (in-store; kits are also available)
Watercolor Thursdays!
Welcome to the world of watercolors! This class runs once a month, on a 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.
May's class will focus mixing on a color palette using Daniel Smith colors and a #10 Round Snap brush. For each class check the supply list tab for any materials you may need for the class.
Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $15.00Thurs. May 20th 11-1 PM (ZOOM & in-store)
Masculine Cards with Pencils (Intermediate)
Take your colored pencil skills to the next level with this card class featuring three masculine themed cards that you will do with colored pencils. We will be using the Faber-Castell Polychromos but you may use Prismacolor Pencils or whatever is your favorite colored pencil. This class is designed for intermediate colorers. You should have either taken the basic colored pencil class or be experienced in using colored pencils. The images featured outdoor scenes that are ideal for Father's Day or for a guy birthday. Bring your pencils and basic kit. Check the supply list tab for any additional supplies you may need.
This class will be offered in-store and via ZOOM.Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $Fri. June 4th 11-1 PM (ZOOM & in-store) Sat. June 19th 11-1 PM (ZOOM & in-store)
Graphic 45
We are continuing to share our love of Graphic 45 into 2021 in this class. We will use a variety of new and old G45 collections. Each session will have new cards or a paper project. These papers are lovely; so detailed, with beautiful colors and designs. Come create some truly unique projects that you will love. May's class is featuring a portfolio and three cards. Bring your basic kit and check the web site for any additional supplies you may need. Bring your basic kit, including a variety of cutting tools and adhesives. This class will be offered in-store and as a ZOOM class. Instructor: Sharon, Cost: *NOTE: If you'd like to join us to work on a current or past G45 class or their monthly kit, see the *NOTE next.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Thurs. May 13th 6-8 PM (ZOOM) Sat. May 15th 11-1 PM (in-store)
*NOTE: Graphic 45 Meet-UP!
WANTED!: G45 paper lovers! We will meet every second Monday of the month at the store. Bring your unfinished club kits, your new monthly project and card kits or whatever Graphic 45 creation you have in the works. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow G45'ers and maybe to get some help, if needed, to complete your monthly card/class kits. Are you interested?!? Call the store and leave your name and phone number. Charlene (one of our customer instructors for G45, will be organizing this recurring event).
There is no fee to attend this meeting on the 2nd Monday of every month.
Mon. May 10th 11-2 (in-store) Mon. June 14th 11-2 (in-store)
Floral Washi Tape Cards
This is a new and unique class that will show you a creative way to use some of the beautiful Washi Tapes from Pink Fresh. Pink Fresh has created several Washi Tapes that have coordinated dies that let you easily cut out your Washi images. Sharon has created a stunning collection of cards utilizing these tapes and dies. We all love Washi tape but have been challenged as to how to use it on our creations. This class will give you examples and inspiration for other applications. This class is being offered both in-store and via ZOOM. You'll need your basic kit and check the supply list tab for any other materials you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Sat. May 1st 11-1 (ZOOM & in-store)
MFT Flowers
The latest release from MFT features a really nice floral bouquet stamp that Sharon has colored three ways to create three different cards. Sharon used Copics for her coloring but feel free to bring your favorite coloring medium. This class is being offered in-store and via ZOOM. You'll need your basic kit and check the supply list for any other materials you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $
Mon. May 17th 11-1 (in-store)
49 & Market Book
49th and Market has come out with a gorgeous collection of papers in lovely pale blues and greens with gentle floral images. Sharon has taken this collection and created a small album with pages from the same collection, suitable for your special photos and accented with subtle embellishments. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional items you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $55.00
Sat. May 8th 11-2 PM (in-store)
Impression Obsession Flower Sunshine
What a wonderful way to showcase your Impression Obsession slimline stamps and dies. Sharon has chosen her favorites, colored them with Comic markers and created two portrait style and two landscape style cards. If you love to color and love flowers this is the class for you! Bring your Copics or your favorite coloring medium along with your basic kit and check the website for any additional items you may need. This is a IN-STORE class.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $20.00
Tues. May 4th 11-1 (in-store)
Reverse Confetti Wreath Cards
Kim has taken a lovely wreath stamp and die set from Reverse Confetti and imagined it four ways. Join her in recreating her designs in this class filled with pale pinks and blues, stamping and die cutting. Bring your basic kit and your favorite coloring medium (we used Copics) and join us for this fun class. This class will be offered both in-store and via ZOOM.
Instructor: Kim | Cost: $20.00
Pion Spring
Sharon has a new class for you with new Pion paper. Lovely spring colors and images are featured in this class. Using layers, die cuts and lots of pop dots you will complete these lovely classic cards that you will hate to part with. Bring your basic kit and check the web site supply list for any other tools you may need. This class will be offered both in-store and via ZOOM.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Mon. May 3rd 11-1 (in-store) Thurs. May 6th 6-8 (ZOOM)
Penny Black - Flying Colors
Sharon is using Penny Black's new stamp, Flying Colors to create these cards. As part of the class you will be getting the stamp so you can create more cards on your own. You will use Tombow Markers, ink pads and embossing powders to create your images and then color them. Bring your basic kit and check the website class supply list for any other supplies you may need. This class will be offered both in-store and via ZOOM.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $30.00
Dates: TBA
Spellbinders Slimline Cards
Slimline cards are all the rage right now and Sharon is using several of her favorite slimline dies from Spellbinders in this class. Included in the class is a mini flower die. Join Sharon as she shows you how much fun slimline's can be and how easy they are to create. Remember, slimlines fit in regular letter sized envelopes. No need for special sized envelopes. This class will be offered in-store and ZOOM. Check the supply list for everything you may need besides your basic kit.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $30.00
Twist and Pop Cards
These are a fun 'twist' on a 'pop'-up card. Using a Divinity Designs die set that makes this complicated looking card a lot easier. We will use Graphic 45, Alexandra Renke, Doodlebug papers and more to make these fun cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other materials you may need. This class will be offered both in-store and via ZOOM.
Instructor: Donna | Cost: $20.00
Thurs. May 6th 11-1 (ZOOM & in-store)
The Magician's Apprentice with Seth Apter & Crafter's Home
Seth Apter will be summoning all his creative powers to bring you this exclusively magical workshop for Crafters Home. Be under no illusion, this spellbinding class will leave you shouting ‘Ta-Da’, ‘Abracadabra’ and any other magical phrases we can squeeze into this 2-hour show! Using mind-bending formulas from Aladine Izink provided in your kit, along with supplies that you will be conjuring up, Seth will take you on a journey of immersive textures and enchanting colors that will thrill and excite mixed media makers and creative card crafters alike. Combining powerful new color-crazy concepts and innovative techniques, Seth will reveal some of the biggest secrets of crafting magic so that you, The Apprentice, can harness these powers, be inspired and go forth to create your own magical masterpieces. You will leave this class with 2 finished projects, a host of new techniques, and some all-new potions that you can add to your own portfolio of creative sorcery. Kits can be purchased in store or online via our website and can be picked up at the store or mailed directly to you (for an additional shipping fee). Click the 'Shop Online' tab at the top of the page to purchase yours today!
Instructor: Seth Apter | Cost: $50.00
Sat. May 8th 1-3 PM (virtual event on Facebook)
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.