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We develop our classes to offer you new experiences in the world of scrapbooking. We will offer classes for beginners needing a place to start to veterans looking for something new or deeper exploration. The class descriptions are labeled with levels to help you find the perfect class! Look at our calendar to see our class schedule at a glance. Please bring BASIC CLASS SUPPLIES (trimmer, scissors, adhesive, and a pen) to all classes (except Scrapbook Basics and a few other classes as noted in the class descriptions). See individual class descriptions for any other supplies you may need. Click to jump to the different class types: New Classes
NEW CLASSESA Cut Above Sizzix Die-Cutting Class
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Thursday, September 23, 2010 6:30pm Sunday, September 26, 2010 12;30pm |
Join us and learn how to use Sizzix Big Shot and the dies! There are so many possibilities with this die cutting system learn how to make everything from Scrapbooking Projects, to Jewelery to Home Decor! The project for March features a scarf, door hanger and more. This class includes the featured die for the month and a chance to win an Alphabet Set every quarter after taking 3 classes in a row!
Class projects vary each month. |
Price: $25 2 hours |
Class Levels: All |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: Basic Class Supplies |
Creative Page Protectors
w/ Melissa
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:30pm Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:30pm Saturday, September 25, 2010@ 12:30pm |
Think outside of the traditional 12x12 page in this class while making 4 different layouts that utilize page protectors in creative ways. We will turn page protectors into design elements instead of just an after thought. This class will give you a start to thinking of page protectors in a whole new way! Come out and play! |
| $25 | |
| 2 hours | Bring basic class supplies and 4x6 photos (optional) |
Handwriting Tools
with Michealene
| Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 6:45pm Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 6:45pm Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:45pm Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @6:45pm |
Come learn some new ways of changing up your writing. Learn to embrace your own handwriting! While learning we will create a way for you to have a nice reference guide for ideas for introducing new ways to spice up your own handwriting. Also learn about tools, tips, and good references to help improve your handwriting. |
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Price: $15 |
Class Levels: All |
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Register: call 773-935-0585 |
Supplies: Please bring currently your favorite writing tools. |
Greeting Cards Workshop/Club
with Grace
Sunday, August 22, 2010 @2pm Sunday, September 19, 2010 @2pm |
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| Price: $15 | Class Levels: All |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: Adhesive! That's all! |
Stitchery
with Angie
| Call the store to request a private session. | Using felt, patterned paper, cardstock and ribbon, this class will feature sewing machine stitching as a finishing touch for photos and embellishments. We will review how to use a sewing machine and also discuss hand stitching possibilities for your layouts! |
| Price: $25 | Class Levels: All, space is limited |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: basic class supplies, one vertical 5x7 and one vertical 4x6 photo (black and white) |
Birthday Rolodex
with Michealene
Thurs, June 17, 2010 @ 6:45pm Thurs, July 15, 2010 @ 6:45pm Thurs, August 18, 2010 @ 6:45pm Thurs, September 16, 2010 @ 6:45pm |
Always forgetting peoples birthdays or hearing your friends complain they forget birthdays? Looking for a great gift for that "hip" person on your gift giving list? Make a cool hip way of keeping your birthdays in order!! Come make a "Rolodex of Birthdays". We will transform a simple Rolodex into something to hold all of your family and friends' birthdays!!!! This is a project to utilize your scraps!! Please bring scraps to class with you! |
| Price: $30 | Class Levels: All |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: basic class supplies, paper scraps, and glue dots. |
What people have said about Rolodex classes:
"Michealene was a very helpful and personable instructor. I would take another of her classes any time." - Megan K.
"Project was cute. Michaelene was great. We had fun." - Carolyn K.
JUNE: 1 @ 6:30pm w/ Jen 10 @ 6:30pm w/ Angie 15 @ 6:30pm w/ Jen 19 @ 12:30pm w/ Ande 22 @ 6:45pm w/Michealene 26 @ 12:30pm w/ Ande JULY: 6 @ 6:30pm w/ Ande 13 @ 6:30pm w/ Angie 24 @ 12:30pm w/ Ande 29 @ 6:30pm w/ Jen AUGUST: 3 @6:30pm w/ Michealene 12 @6:30pm w/Jen 17 @ 6:30pm w/ Angie 28 @ 12:30pm w/ Jen 2 hour class |
Learn the basics of page layouts, the best products available, and organization skills while receiving hands-on personal instruction for your individual page(s). Bring six to eight photos relating to the same event or time frame. |
| Price: FREE | Class Levels: Beginner |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: 4-8 photos of the same event or time frame. Optional: basic class supplies. |
Comments from students:
"Very helpful class which gave me good ideas for my own projects." - Merle F.
"My first class of the nature and our instructor was great in providing us an overview on how to look ahead when we move forward with our designs." -Catherine M.
Beyond The Basics with Tools
w/ Alraynita
| Tuesday, June 29, 2010 6:30p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:30pm Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:30pm Tuesday, September 28, 2010 @ 6:30pm |
Now that you've learned the basics, come check out this class which helps you learn more about design and explores the different tools you can use to put creative twists into your layouts. You will complete a two page layout in addition to a smaller project, like a card or a tag. This class is a must if you want to take your scrapbooking to the next level. |
| Price: $20 | Class Levels: Beginner/intermediate |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: basic supplies, 4-6 photos of a related event. |
Get Digi
wit Melissa
Tuesday, March 2nd @ 6:30 pm Sunday, March 7th @ 11:30 am 2 hour class |
We will be teaching the basic navigation to get your feet wet in digital scrapbooking. We will be able to complete a digital layout and get going on starting your adventure in digital scrapbooking. Must bring own laptop with Photoshop Elements 6/7 to experience the class to the fullest capability. |
| Price: $25 | Class Levels: All |
| Register: call 773-935-0585 | Supplies: Laptop with Photoshop Elements 6/7 and 5-10 digital photo files All digital scrapbooking elements are donated by DesignerDigitals.com! |
The Fine Print:Class & crop reservations are on a first come, first served basis and must be paid for upon reservation. Class and crop fees are not refundable. If you will be unable to attend a class, notice must be given a minimum of 72 hours before the class meets to receive a store credit or transfer to another date. Otherwise, you can ask for a class pack to be held for you at the front counter of the store after the class session. Products used in classes may vary from the samples shown.
Basic Class Supplies: Scissors, adhesive, trimmer, and journaling pen.