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
TBA
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
Beginning Copics
Mon. April 1st 11-1 (S)
Stencils Cards #2
In this continuation of the Stencils #1 class you will be using the Cottage Garden Stencil from Concord & 9th to create 4 cards. Several cards will have a couple techniques to make each card slightly different than the other! You will be taking this great stencil home with you to make even more! Please check the class supply list for the items you will need to bring with you.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $20
Sat. April 27th 11-1 (S) Fri. May 3rd 11-1 (S) Mon. May 13th 11-1 (S) Thurs. May 23rd 6-8 pm (Z)
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $20
Weds. April 24th 11-1 (Z/S) (4/ 1pg layouts)
Weds. April 17th 11-1 (S) Thurs. April 18th 6-8 PM (Z)
Pretty Pink Posh Birthday Cards with Kim
Kim has created a colorful collection of birthday themed cards using Pretty Pink Posh's birthday train, cupcake and cake stamps. Coloring was done with Copics and these cards are really bright and colorful. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Instructor: Kim | Cost $25.00
Mon. April 29th 11-1 (Z/S) Thurs. May 9th 11-1 (Z/S) Sat May 25th 11-1 (S)
All About BetterPress
Class description coming soon!
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Weds. May 1st 11-1 (S) Sat. May 4th 11-1 (S) Fri. May 17th 11-1 (S)
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. April 18th 11-1 (Z/S)
Birthday Postage Stamp Cards
Sharon has created another fun class utilizing the Penny Black Postage Stamp Die. Combined with Picket Fence birthday cake stamp set in fun, colorful colors this is a great class to help build your stash of birthday cards. Sharon used Simple Stories two sided solid cardstock as a mat for all her cards. If you've done any of her previous Postage Stamp Die Cards you need to bring your Postage Stamp Die. If this is your first class using this die you must purchase the die for this class. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any additional supplies you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Sat. April 20th 11-1 (s/z) Tues. April 23rd 11-1
Spellbinders Simple Tulips
Tulips are a classic harbinger of spring. Their colorful and simple blooms let you know spring is here to stay. Simon Hurley joining with Spellbinders has a three flower die set that was used to create these bright, colorful cards. The coloring is done with Distress Oxides. Bring your basic kit and check the website for the additional supplies you will need.
Instructor: Donna | Cost:
TBA
Penny Black Octagon Cards
Sharon has created a class of four cards that feature Penny Black's Octagon frame die. Inside each card is a floral image. These are great general purpose cards. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $20.00
Wed. April 10th 11-1 (S) Mon. April 22nd 11-1 (S)
Anemone Cards from Memory Box
These cards are just gorgeous! Memory Box has created a series of dies featuring the anemone flower. Sharon has adde simple colored enhancement along with a classic sentiment die to create four cards that can be used any number of ways. These cards are not cluttered up with excess elements. They illustrate that white space can be a very good thing as it sets of these graceful and elegant dies in the best way. Bring your basic kit along with ink pads as described in the Class Supply List page along with blending brushes or tools.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost: $25.00
Mon. April 15th 11-1 (S)
Quick & Easy Sympathy Cards
In this class we will be using a new paper from Photoplay along with some new floral dies from Pinkfresh to create 6 sympathy cards. This kit also includes envelopes so you will have these cards on-hand when you need them. Bring your basic kit along with your favorite brown dye ink pad and a blending tool.
Instructor: Sharon | Cost $25.00
Fri. April 12th 11-1 (S) Fri. April 26th 11-1 (S)
49 and Market has come out with another great paper and ephemera collection called Wherever. This collection features subtle travel themes and images in blues, greens and browns as the primary palette. This album is built on 49 and Market ringed binder and has pages with pockets, flaps and other design features to highlight your favorite vacation photos. Bring your basic kit and check the website for any other supplies you may need. Also available as a kit with emailed instructions.
Kits Available with email instructions
Maker Mania 10
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 MM8 via our on-line store.
Cost: $99.00