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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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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. |
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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. |
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. |
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Price: $20 |
Class Levels: All |
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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 |
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| 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.
| 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.