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.
S - in-store class | Z - ZOOM class (virtual)
Basic Stamping Kit
Basic Scrapbook Kit
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
Beginning Pencils 3.0
Many of our most favorite images are coled with Prismacolor Pencils. We are excited to now 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
Mon. Sept. 9th 11-1 (S) Sat. Sept. 21st 11-1 (S)
Beginning Copics
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $15.00
Weds. Sept. 25th 11-1 (S) Weds. Oct. 30th 11-1 (S)
Weds. Sept. 18th 11-1 (S) Thurs. Sept. 19th 6-8 (Z)
Weds. Oct. 16th 11-1 (S) Thurs. Oct. 17th 6-8 (Z)
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. 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.
Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $15.00
Thurs. Sept. 19th 11-1 (Z/S) Thurs. Oct. 17th 11-1 (Z/S)
Taylored Expressions Flowers
Taylored Expressions has released a series of classic simple flowers that are easy to color and are the base of this class from Sharon. These cards make lovely coordinate notecards or can be used individualy by customizing your your stamped sentiment. Coloring was done with Copics but bring your favorite coloring medium along with your Basic Kit. Check the website for any other materials you need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $20.00
Weds. Sept. 11th 11-1 (S)
Memory Box Happiness Floral
Memory Box's Open Studio has created a set that features two large floral images along with several happiness themed sentiments. As part of the class you will receive the stamp, a $25 value. Coloring was done with Copics but feel free to bring your favorite coloring medium. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Mixed Media Cards
Sharon took several great classes at the Las Vegas show last month. This mixed media class is based on a class she took with Dina Wakley. Come play and create your own inspired cards using Dina's MEdia paints and mediums. There are no rules to follow, enjoy the process and just let your creativity flow! Bring your basic kit and check the website for additional supplies you will need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $22.00
Tues. Sept. 10th 11-1 (S) Tues. Sept. 17th 11-1 (S) Fri. Sept. 27th 11-1 (S)
Halloween Boo-tastic Cards
Oh, what fun are these images and colorful cards you will create with them! Woodware has two Halloween gnomes along with a graveyard party scene then a spooky nighttime scene. There are several background techniques and lots of color in these cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for additional materials you will need to complete these spookily fun cards.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $22.00
Fri. Sept. 20th 11-1 (S) Mon. Sept. 30th 11-1 (S)
PB/PPP Fall Cards
Sharon has a special love for Penny Black stamps, dies and all things PB. This class is a continuation of her Penny Black series that features their postage stamp die and stamp. In this class Sharon is giving her cards a little tweak by adding fall stamps from Pretty Pink Posh. You will still need to bring your postage stamp die and stamp to this class but you will have fun learning a new way to use these favorites to create beautiful cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $22
Tues. Sept. 24th 11-1 (S) Mon. Oct. 7th 11-1 (S)
MFT Wildflower Cards
Gentle wildflower stamps are used in this class. Subtle inked backgrounds help accent the floral images. Colors are pale aqua, beiges. and tans used for both the florals and the backgrounds. As part of the class you get the stamp set. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $27.00
Sept. 13th 11-1 (Z/S)
Pink Fresh Holiday Cards
Merry Christmas! Sharon is using the latest Pink Fresh Washi Tape release along with matching die and stamp. You will create four cards using these elements along with other dies. The techniques in this class will show you how you can use the Washi tapes already in your stash to create even more cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for another supplies you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Thurs. Sept. 26th 6-8 (Z) Fri. Oct. 4th 11-1 (S)
One Column Cards
Lori is back with a new card technique class that features a 'one column' design. Your card will lay flat in an envelope for mailing and when removed from the envelope a 3D element will allow you to display your card as it will stand up on it's own. Lori is using coordinating paper from Simple Stories to tie your cards together. Bring your Basic Kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Instructor: Lori | Cost: $20.00
Sat. Sept 7th 11-1 (S) Thurs. Sept. 12th 11-1 (S)
Shaker Cards Three Ways
Everyone loves a fun shaker card but sometimes they can be a puzzle to make. In this class you will make three shaker cards each done a different way. You will make a Halloween card, a birthday card and a card with a floating element. We'll also share another one or two ways you can create a shaker. Bring your basic kit and check the website for other materials you will need.
Instructor: Donna | Cost: $22.00
Mon. Sept. 16th 11-1 (S) Thurs. Sept. 26th 11-1 (S)
Accordion Album
Sharon has another gem from her Las Vegas trip to share with you. In this class you will create an accordion album. Sharon will be using new papers from Willow and Grace from Australia. This is a lovely collection of coordinated papers that will make a beautiful album using this new technique that Sharon has brought home. Bring your basic kit and check the website for additional items you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $40.00
Sat. Sept. 14th 11-1 (S) Mon. Sept. 23rd 11-1 (S)
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!
Instructor: Charlene | Cost: $30.00
Wednesday Sept. 25th 11-1 (S)
Junk Journal
Sharon has been promising to do a Junk Journal for a while now and the time has finally come! Join Sharon as she shows you how to create and assemble One of these personalized multi-use, multi content loaded journals. Sharon is using a variety of papers including Simple Stories and more. This will be an all-day Saturday class. We expect to have a lot of fun and will take a break for lunch and of course, we'll have snacks! Bring your basic kit, a dish to pass and check the website for any other materials you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $40.00
Sat. Sept. 28th 11-2 (S)
Stamp Camp
You will be making approximately 12+ cards. Please bring along your basic kit, a phone, or a camera to take pictures of the card samples and be prepared to spend a busy, but fun, day making cards! There will be an additional supply list, so be sure to check the 'class supply list' page. If you'd like to bring a snack to share, we wouldn't say no! The cost is $50 per person. Kit options are also available with emailed instructions.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $50.00
49 & Market Academia Book
49 & Market has added a new designed to their creative team and have released their first new collection called Academia. Sharon will be using elements of this collection to make a small booklet. This booklet can have lots of uses, birthday, graduation and a great masculine gift. Join Sharon and see how this booklet is created using these new papers and ephemera. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional materials you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $65.00
Instructions emailed
MM10 is set to roll! Join us for Maker Mania 9 in October. If you are new to Maker Mania or have thought about trying it out, there's no time like this coming September. 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 MM8'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 MM10 via our on-line store.
Cost: $99.00