Classes and Workshops

Note - Classes and workshops are listed in reverse order with the latest at the top.

Some images are smaller samples of the actual layout or project which may be viewed at the store.

We invite you to visit the store
and view the actual class kits which are located
on the wall behind the front counter.

No cameras please.

Basic Grey Page of the Month
This year all kits will feature only the newest paper and embellishments and will have different themes to choose from, with different journaling prompts so that you can scrap about whatever you want! What a great way to let your imagination and creativity soar. Space is limited to 24 people and a 1 year prepaid membership is required at registration. Each student will receive a limited-edition Basic Grey Designer album at the end of the program to hold all of your layouts. This 12x12 D-Ring album will not be sold to anyone outside the program, so it will be a collector's item! Each kit is $22.00 for a total of $264 for the year plus you will receive one bonus layout and the album. Call the store and register today. Saturday, March 27, 2 - 4:00pm, Angela   0130

Anna Griffin Valentina
Yummy lipstick reds, soft pinks and creams highlight Anna Griffin’s Valentina line of papers for this month’s two-page layout class. Lacy die cut paper reminds us of vintage valentine doilies, and the word “love” is stitched right into the paper. To keep track of all the sweet things in your life right now, we’ll make different pockets from die cuts, journaling tabs, and Anna’s stitched paper, where you can add your photos and other mementos of your “sweet life.” Glittered candy letters will spell out our theme. Please bring your basic kit, plus lots of adhesives, 1-1/2” punch (scalloped, if possible), and scalloped scissors. Sunday, February 21, 10am-1:00pm,  $23.50 Pam   0202

BG Origins Minibook-JUST ADDED
Do you have a special person in your life that you’d love to let them know just how special they are to you?  This mini album using Basic Grey Origins line is just the class for you!  We will be making a mini book to let that special someone know how wonderful they are.  We’ll be inking pages, making a pocket page and a using Glossy Accents in this class.  Class supplies needed:  basic class kit, Red Line tape, Glossy Accents, brown ink, brayer, craft knife and either Zip Dry or glue stick.   Lisa. Wednesday, February 17, 6-9pm $25   0128

12 Days of Christmas Mini-Book
Inspired by Tim Holtz's annual 12 tags of Christmas, we will create this beautiful book full of nostalgic charm and images from Tim's stamps. Pocket pages to store extra memories and dangling elements will add to the fun. Most importantly you will learn artistic Distress and stamping techniques that you will be able to carry through to all of your projects in to the new year!
Sewing optional.
Please bring a basic tool kit to class including a variety of adhesives, paper piercer, scissors, acrylic block and paper trimmer and heat gun if you have one.
Sat February 13, 2-6:00pm $50   1211

That's My...Book
This is a 5x12" chipboard tiered "Stadium Book" from my signature product line with Zsiage. We will be covering, layering, embellishing, stamping on, painting and inking to your hearts content in class! The focus of the class is that special boy or girl (or any other subject you want) in your life and your favorite photos that capture your favorite qualities in them. You'll learn some fun painting and distressing techniques with Ranger's Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabbers with Distress Inks as well as some great stamping ideas and tricks.
Please bring to class a basic tool kit including 12" trimmer, small sharp scissors or x-acto knife and cutting mat, several of your favorite pictures, your favorite paper adhesive plus a wet adhesive such as Glossy Accents, sand paper or favorite sanding tool, pencil and a black pen.
Saturday February 13, 2010 10:15am-1:15pm $45   1211

Completely Distressed
Layout Master Class
Whether you prefer a vintage style or bright happy colors, Tim Holtz’s Line of Distress products can customize any paper crafting project to the look and color scheme YOU want to achieve.
In this workshop you will create 6 unique 8x8” layouts focusing heavily on technique…you can follow the color selections I’ve used in my samples or use the same techniques in colors of your choice! You will learn how to use Tim Holtz Stamps in artful and unusual ways to create beautiful backgrounds, borders, titles, embellishments and even tint photos. We will use the complete line of Distress Products including inks, re-inkers, crackle paints, stickles, embossing powders with a few of my other favorite goodies mixed in. The goal of this workshop is to teach you all that this line is capable of beyond just inking the edges!
Please bring to class a 12” paper trimmer, scissors, pencil, sticky note pad (4-6” if you have it), variety of adhesives and heat gun if you have one.
Sunday February 14, 12:30-5:30pm $65   1211

Boy/Girl Layouts-JUST ADDED
February's Boy/Girl Layouts are now available in the store. The boy's layout is a pirate theme with lots of color and plenty of room to journal your pirate's adventures! The girl's layout is a cute princess with even the tutu material and plenty of bling! You can purchase either or both and again this month; they are available as kits only (remember all the stamping, embossing and Cuddlebugging is done for you). I must admit, they look better in person than online! There are limited quantities so if you would like to reserve yours, please call the store and purchase the kit(s) to be held for later pickup. Most of you who have been doing this class regularly have a complete book and may be beginning a new one -- Congrats! You will just need your regular class kit to complete these layouts. Fee: $22.50 Sueb      0117

February Card Class-JUST ADDED
Join me to create 3 easy and cute valentines. Your friends and family will love to be the recipients of these cards! We will create 2 cards using dry embossing techniques and one using clear stamps. Supplies needed: Light Box, Stylus, Scissors, Paper Trimmer, Adhesives including foam tape, scissors. Sat, Feb 6th 2:30-4:30pm. $20 Heidi      0117

In The House – February-JUST ADDED
Get ready for Valentine’s Day! This month’s project is loaded with luscious pinks, creams, and chocolatey browns. The house project features a variety of patterned papers – plaids, stripes, and textured dots. We will be trimming things out with ribbons, edge punches and the cutest heart pins from Maya Road! As usual it will morph into a 2 page layout, where you will be able to display your pictures and “Love Notes” to your family. Yes, there will be glittery paper for those of you with addictions to bling! Techniques: Stamping and heat embossing, edge punches. Photos: (1) vertical 3.5”x6.25” and (5) horizontal wallets. Please bring your own brown ink pad as we will be inking almost everything! (I used Amaretto, and when I was at the store today, there were at least 5 ink pads in stock!) You will also need red line tape, adhesive (I used my ATG gun), ruler, paper trimmer. A glue pen would also come in handy. No kits. Tuesday February 2nd 11a–2p or 6p-9p. Instructor: Susie Bentz Fee: $21.00      0117

Vintage Christmas Album
This album is like no other. It celebrates Christmas past and is a perfect way to capture all of your favorite memories of Christmas using paper from Webster's Pages. This is not just another Christmas Album - Collect photos of all of your favorite memories and use them for this album. Be prepared to learn new techniques. Supplies needed include very strong adhesive (red line and ATG), scissors, trimmer, paper piercer, ink, and creative juices. January 24, 1:00 -5:00pm. Cost is $45 and is limited to 12 participants only - so sign up early! No kits are available for this class. Angela   0101

All About Me - SOLD OUT
Both the December All About Me Class “letter to myself” and the Bonus Layout “now you know me” will be held on Saturday January 23 starting at 2pm. Both layouts will be taught on this day. All participants should come at 2:00 for the “letter to myself” class and at 4:00 for “now you know me”.    0101

Family Favorites-RESCHEDULED
Do you have favorite family recipes that you would love to put in a scrapbook? Here is your chance to put them all in one book! We are using the Nook and Pantry line from Basic Grey to create a small chipboard album that holds your recipe card, journaling and photos all in one. This is a great gift idea for family and friends! Supplies needed: basic class kit, plus Red Line tape, Zip Dry, brown ink (I used Mocha Mama), white pen and pop dots. Wed, Jan 19th 6-9pm. $30 Lisa   1215