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SATURDAY, MARCH 6

9:30am to 12:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO METAL ART

Learn how to enhance a butterfly stamped on pewter by embossing and debossing using the basic metal art tool kit.  This is the first of two classes and is required to continue to the second class. 

CLASS FEE: $25

TOOL KIT REQUIRED: $23

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SATURDAY, MARCH 6

2 to 5pm

METAL ART SAMPLER

Learn how to use a variety of metal working tools as you create a sampler quilt on pewter which will be mounted on a canvas.  Introduction to Metal Art class is required as is the basic tool kit.

CLASS FEE: $30:

TOOL KIT REQUIRED: $40:

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SUNDAY, MARCH 7

2 to 5pm

COLORING AND BLENDING WITH COPIC MARKERS

Learn the differences among the different types of Copic markers; how to understand the letters and numbers on the markers; the type of ink and paper to use with these markers; and how Copic markers are different from water based markers like Tombows.  Most of the class will be spent learning several blending techniques such as shading with light, medium and dark shades of the same color.  You will also learn the “flick” method of blending two very different colors on your stamped image.  And finally, you will learn how to make textures with the colorless blender marker and how to color items other than paper.  Please bring class kit.

CLASS FEE: $25

FEE FOR MARKERS REQUIRED: $45

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NOTE:  If you already have some of the markers, please ask for a list of the markers we will use in class.

FOR BEGINNERS ONLY

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

2pm to 4pm

AND

6 TO 8pm

FOR BEGINNERS ONLY

Are you new to stamping?  Do you want to learn more about stamping and paper crafting, but you are reluctant to come to a class with more experienced stampers?  Then we have the answer.  This class is just for beginners so everyone will be on the same skill level!  In a very informative and fun setting, you will make simple cards that illustrate several stamping techniques and tools.  You can feel free to ask any questions you may have about stamping and upcoming classes.  Please join us for the fun!  Bring double sided tape and scissors to class

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, MARCH 13

10 TO NOON

VINTAGE BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS

Vintage images of birds and blossoms by Crafty Secrets make quick, easy and heartwarming cards.  Join us for this class as we embellish these images with ribbons, die cuts and more.

Thnaks to Sharon Johnson for inspiraiton on some of these cards.

FEE: $30 includes a $7.50 pad of Crafty Secrets Journaling Notes.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 13

2 to 4pm

PLANT A GARDEN

WITH FLOWER SOFT

Welcome Spring by stamping a house image from Impression Obsession and filling the window boxes with a flower soft “garden” of flowers. We will also create flower stems and insert them in a watering can.  Finally we will embellish some cone flowers and plant flower soft “grass” -- come and learn how it’s done! 

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, MARCH 20

10am to Noon

EASTER CARDS

Come have fun with bunnies and Easter eggs!  We will make two vintage cards using Crafty Secrets Spring/Easter Cotton Scraps (see the bunny and daffodil cards on the left).  Then we will make a card using the new Easter Egg tree from Memory Box.  Finally we will create flowers with candy stems.  The flowers' faces are embossed using Spellbinder Impressabilities templates then enhanced with Flower Soft. Lots of fun!

FEE: $25 includes a sheet of vintage stickers

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SATURDAY, MARCH 20

2 to 4pm

SLIDER CARDS

The cards have a surprise in the middle.  Pull the top panel to reveal a second hidden panel underneath.  Learn how to make these fun cards!  

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27

10 to Noon

CARDS FOR SPRING:

MEMORY BOX STAMPS & PAPERS

Memory Box has a wonderful new release filled with fresh images of all things spring!  Dave has even designed some more “collage-y” images.  Plus their new always-popular papers are the perfect background for their new stamps.  We will make a variety of cards including a darling Easter Egg Tree card!  Don’t miss this one!

FEE: $20

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SATURDAY, MARCH 27

2 to 4pm

SPELLBINDERS NEWEST DIES

The new dies from Spellbinders are fantastic!  We will use dies to make a monogrammed card, a 3D card, and a spring daffodil card.  Come and learn all about the new dies!

FEE: $25

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Check out our April Classes:

April 3 -- Coloring with Copic Markers

April 10 -- Beautiful StickerCards

April 17 -- Elegant Mini Album

April 24 -- Mother's Day Vintage Purse and Card

April 24 -- Stenciling on Metal