Classes

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 stop in or call 773-935-0585 to register for a class!

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.

The Fine Print on Classes

Click to jump to the different class types:

New Classes
Monthly Club Classes
Continuing Education
Core Classes


NEW CLASSES


A Cut Above Sizzix Die-Cutting Class
with Jennifer Nelson


Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:30am
Sunday, April 25, 2010- 11:30am
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 6:30pm

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!


Price: $20
Class Levels: All
Register: call 773-935-0585 Supplies: Basic Class Supplies


Handwriting Tools

with Michealene


Thursday, March 11, 2010 @6:45pm
Tuesday, April 13, 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.

Price: $15

Class Levels: All

Register: call 773-935-0585

Supplies: Please bring currently your favorite writing tools.


Spring Layout Class

With Kristen


Saturday, March 20, 2010
11:30am-1:30pm

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to amp up for the wonderful sunny weather than to come and make some bright, fun, and spring-inspired pages.  In this class you will not only make 4 beautiful spring pages, but you will also learn techniques for using patterned paper, how to get the most out of your cardstock and inking techniques.  You will get to use stamps, die cuts, flowers, brads, bling, and more.  Sign up for this great class today.  Spaces are limited.

Price: $20

Class Levels: All

Register: call 773-935-0585

Supplies: Please bring basic class supplies.


Wedding Planner - "The Perfect Pair"
with Michealene

 

Tuesday, March 30, 2009 @ 6:45pm Need a gift for the newly engaged friend, sister, etc...A way to make a gift for someone and it is very practical. They can have a place to do all thier wedding planning and know it was made with love! In this class we will make a wedding planner album filled with all the essentials!


Price: $55
Price: $55 Class Levels: Intermediate
Register: call 773-935-0585 Supplies: Please bring crop-a-dile, glue dots, and the basic supply list.

 


 

Greeting Cards Workshop/Club
with Grace

 

Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 2pm

Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 2pm


Card club is a fun way to use your beautiful scrapbook papers. Create greeting cards that will truly impress your friends and family. Learn new techniques that can be used with other paper crafting projects. You’ll be introduced to the latest tools, papers and embellishments too. Start a card stash, so you’ll never have to buy another card.

Card club is a fun way to use your beautiful scrapbook papers. Create greeting cards that will truly impress your friends and family. Learn new techniques that can be used with other paper crafting projects. You’ll be introduced to the latest tools, papers and embellishments too. Start a card stash, so you’ll never have to buy another card.

Jan 2010 - Lets start the year off, with three birthday cards and a Valentine’s day card. We will be using some fun folding techniques and of course some cool embellishments.

Feb 2010 - ***NEW*** Quickutz Letter Press System used to make some very cool Cards.

Mar 2010 - Spring is in the air and cards will be all occasion and your choice of papers. Use heat embossing and stamping to make your cards one-of-a-kind.

Price: $15 Class Levels: All
Register: call 773-935-0585 Supplies: Adhesive! That's all!

 


 

Stitchery
with Angie

 

Thursday, March 18, 2009 @6:30pm 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

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:45pm

Thursday, April 8, 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.



CORE CLASSES



Scrapbook Basics
with Jen and Kristen

 

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 23, 2010@ 6:30pm w/ Kristen
Thursday, April 1, 2010@6:30pm w/Kristen
Tuesday, April 6, 2010@6:30pm w/Angie
Thursday, April 15, 2010@6:30pm w/ Kristen
Saturday, April 17, 2010@11:30am w/ Kristen
Thursday, April 22, 2010 @6:45pm w/ Angie


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.


Tools of the Trade

 

Call to request a session.

2 hour class
We will discuss and demonstrate many of the tools available for scrapbooking, and the effects they can help you create on your projects. This is a great way to get hands-on experience trying out different tools of the trade. If you have tools that you don’t know how to use, please bring them to class and we can show you how to get the most out of them.
(Tools subject to change)
Price: $20 Class Levels: Beginner/intermediate
Register: call 773-935-0585 Supplies: basic supplies, and any scrapbooking tools you have that you have questions about.

 




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.