LEARN
TO SCRAPBOOK – THE BASICS
Make it easy! Make it fun! Make it fast! Our Scrapbook Basics class proves
that anyone can scrapbook. Let us show you how, with the right tools and
supplies, you can get started on your first album with confidence. In the
class you will learn photo storage tips and scrapbooking terminology while
you create a 12x12” layout using the industry’s finest tools and supplies.
Level: Beginner
Dates:
Thursday 18 March
Monday 12 April
Tuesday 18 May
Monday 7 June
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $10.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $20.00 + $5.00 material fee
WE LOVE STAMPING – THE
BASICS
If you have never put ink to paper before, then this is the class for you!
Rubber
stamps are the perfect tool for both card-makers and scrapbookers,
and this class is ideal for beginners wanting to get started. You will be
introduced to different inks and stamps, and learn ways in which to colour
your stamped images using a variety of great products.
Level: Beginner
Dates:
Tuesday 16 March
Monday 12 April
Tuesday 18 May
Monday 7 June
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $10.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $20.00 + $5.00 material fee
CRICUT BASICS
Thinking about getting a Cricut machine or do you own one but are not quite
sure what to do with it? Come join us for this
informative Cricut class and
let us teach you all the wonderful things this powerful little machine can
do! Bring your Cricut
machine (original, Create or Expression) and the
cartridge it came with to the class and have
a real hands-on learning
experience as you create some delightful projects. Don't
have a Cricut?
Don't worry! Come and use one of our two store machines and truly "try
before you buy” - just let us know when you are signing up that you don’t
have your own machine. Join us today and discover what you and your Cricut
can do!
Level: All levels welcome
Date:
Monday 29 March, 6:00pm
Saturday 10 April, 1:00 pm
Saturday 15 May, 1:00 pm
Sunday 13 June, 1:00 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $5.00 material fee
COPICS
101: COLOUR YOUR WORLD!
Cardmakers and Scrapbookers - don’t miss out on the hottest new tool to hit
our hobby: Copic Markers! Copic Markers are alcohol-based markers that blend
beautifully and have been around for over 30 years. In this class you will
learn the wonders of these markers and the basic blending and shading
techniques. You will feel like you’re in Kindergarten again and wonder why
you ever grew up. Our instructors are all certified instructors that have
been trained in the proper techniques for using and teaching you about
everything Copic. This class is a pre-requisite for our advanced
project-based Copic Classes.
Level: All levels welcome
Dates:
Thursday 11 March
Thursday 1 April
Tuesday 4 May
Tuesday 1 June
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $25.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $25.00 material fee
*NB: Material fee includes three markers
PIZZA, POP & CROP!
What could be better than six hours of non-stop scrappin’ and card-making,
with some late night shopping thrown in too? And you don’t have to worry
about dinner: everyone gets an individual, two-topping pizza and a can of
pop! So gather up your photos, tools and supplies and enjoy some over-due
“you time” with us. Take advantage of our expert instructors’ product and
technique knowledge and discover the latest offerings from the industry.
Level: All levels welcome
Dates:
Saturday 13 March
Friday 9 April
Saturday 24 April
Friday 14 May
Saturday 29 May
Friday 4 June
Saturday 12 June
Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight
Cost: Members $15.00 / Non-members $30.00
*NB: A minimum of six people is required to run these crops… so tell all
your friends to join you for the fun!
HERITAGE MAKERS
Instructor: Megan
Come
to our Introduction to Heritage Makers class and learn the hottest new
technique in digital scrapbooking: making photobooks! We will show you how
to create photobooks, calendars, playing cards and more using the easy
Heritage Makers system. This simple drag and drop system is fast to learn,
provides endless creativity and projects can be created anywhere you have
internet access. Photobooks are the perfect way to scrapbook when you are
pressed for time, have lots of copies of items you want to do or just want
to learn a fun new "tool" to use for some of your scrapbook pages. Come
learn what the excitement is all about. All class participants receive a
FREE Heritage Makers account as well as a Free Family Fold project to work
on. During this session we will talk about preserving your digital photos,
explore the Heritage Makers system and show you fun ways to create easy
books using templates or starting from scratch. We will also talk about
various other items that you can make including calendars, playing cards,
invitations, greeting cards and more, all using the fun, easy to learn
Heritage Makers system. Need more help? Ask about our one-on-one digital
tutoring sessions.
Dates:
Thursday 25 March
Thursday 22 April
Wednesday 19 May
Thursday 17 June
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Members $10.00 / Non-members $20.00
DIGI CROP
Instructor: Megan
Bring your laptop and come work on your digital scrapbooking projects, and
have fun learning new techniques. Megan will be there to assist you if you
have any questions or problems.
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday 27 March
Saturday 8 May
Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight
Cost: Members $25.00 / Non-members $50.00
Please ask about our Digital Consulting Service and book a
one-on-one tutoring session with one of our expert Digital Instructors.
Whether you are creating your digital projects with Heritage Makers or
Memory Mixer, our instructors will be able to answer all your questions, and
even check your project prior to printing.
“TIME’S TREASURES”
– Chipboard Album
Instructor: Kate
Whether you want to preserve the memory of one special occasion or a just a
handful of your favourites moments, this adorable altered chipboard album is
the perfect way to do so. You will paint, stamp, glaze and collage your
album and then complete it with plenty of photo and journaling spaces,
pockets for collected ephemera, and a fanciful assortment of embellishments.
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Sunday 14 March
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Cost: Members $25.00 + $20.00 material fee
Non-members $50.00 + $20.00 material fee
ALTERED
PHOTO CARDS
Instructor: Kate
Ranger’s Distress Inks, Crackle Glaze & Paint, UTEE, and Perfect Pearls
definitely put the “chic” in Shabby Chic and take the “stress” out of
Distressed! Come and learn how to use these fabulous products while creating
three gorgeous altered-photo cards.
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Tuesday 23 March
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members $20.00 + $18.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $18.00 material fee
COPIC ADVANCED: Using
Your Markers for Embellishments and Airbrushing
Instructor:
Jeanne
Copic markers are not just good for colouring! You can also use them to make
your embellishments match your coloured image. Also come and learn how fun
it is to airbrush and see what you can do with this great Copic tool. And if
that is not enough, you will also colour in some awesome images from the
Cornish Heritage Farm stamp company and we will add three more markers to
your collection too! Please note that if you do not get all three cards
assembled you will have pictures and instructions as to how to complete your
cards at home – in class we want to be sure that you are happy with your
coloured image for your cards.
Level: Prerequisite - Copics 101
Date: Tuesday 30 March
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $30.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $30.00 material fee
Please note: Material fee includes three markers
ONE
STAMP–THREE WAYS
Two dates available!
Instructor: Kate
Kate shows you how, with just one stamp, you can achieve three different but
equally exciting looks, using a variety of different ink and embellishment
techniques. You will make three gorgeous cards using heat embossing, Glimmer
Mist inks, Stickles and microfine glitter, two-tone stamping and a
transparency overlay.
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday 19 April
Time: 6:00 pm
OR
Date: Thursday 3 June
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members $20.00 + $18.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $18.00 material fee
COPIC ADVANCED: C.C. DESIGN
CLASSES #1-3
Instructor: Jeanne
You have been waiting and here it is! The monthly Copic Advanced class
featuring C.C. Design stamps. We will run a monthly class that will include
making three fun cards each session. For each class, one of the cards will
be on display – the other two will be revealed the night of the class, but
are sure to completely delight you! Your material fee for each class
includes a stamp for you to take home and make more cards! You will need to
bring your own markers to achieve the look that you see or use colors that
you already have that are close to get the look that will delight you.
Please note that if you do not get all three cards assembled you will have
pictures and instructions as to how to complete your cards at home – in
class we want to be sure that you are happy with your coloured image for
your cards. Sign up for one, two or all three classes and colour your world!
Level: Prerequisite Copic 101
Dates: Tuesday, 20 April - #1 “APRIL SHOWERS”
Thursday 13 May - #2 “MAY FLOWERS”
Monday 14 June - #3 “SUMMER FUN”
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost per class:
Members $20.00 + $17.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $17.00 material fee
*NB: Material fee includes one free stamp per class
“MEMORABLE
MOMENTS” Two page layout
Instructor: Dianne
Think SPRING with these new papers by Basic Grey! Create a double page
spread using your favourite photos. Do you have trouble getting six or more
photos on a page? With this class we will create a page with seven of your
own photos, plus room for journaling and expressive quotes to make those
memories stand out. Learn to texture your paper with a simple technique,
Glimmer Mist some accents and learn about the importance of journaling. This
page will be complete with photos by the end of the class, ready to put in
your album.
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Tuesday 27 April
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $24.00 + $22.00 material fee
Non-members $48.00 + $22.00 material fee
COPIC
ADVANCED: SPRINGTIME CARDS
Instructor: Jeanne
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and there are many moms out there who
need our recognition! So come to this class and make three feminine cards
that you could treat someone with. Your class kit will include two markers
and there may be other markers you want to purchase to get the desired look.
You will need to bring your own markers to achieve the look that you see or
use colors that you have that are close to get the look that will delight
you. Please note that if you do not get all three cards assembled you will
have pictures and instructions as to how to complete your cards at home – in
class we want to be sure that you are happy with your coloured image for
your cards.
Level: Prerequisite Copic 101
Date: Thursday 29 April
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $27.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $27.00 material fee
*NB: Material fee includes two markers
NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING
DAY – SIX HOUR FOTO FRENZY!
Instructor: Kate
Come and celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with Kate and other
scrapbooking enthusiasts! During our special six-hour Foto Frenzy you will
make a 12x12” scrapbook layout specially designed for you by Kate, featuring
the latest products just arrived in-store, fresh from CHA! You will also
enjoy a pizza & pop dinner and receive a goodie-bag filled with fun products
to include on your pages. Bring your photos and tools and come and crop the
night away!
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Saturday 1 May
Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight
Cost: Members $25.00 / Non-members $50.00
CUTTLEBUG
CREATIONS
Instructor: Lisa
Do you own a Cuttlebug but have yet to use it to its full potential? Or
perhaps you are thinking about getting one? Then this class is for you!
Learn the versatility of this mighty little machine. In this class we will
emboss, cut, roll, sand, ink, stamp and more. Take home a trio of cards plus
instructions that you can refer to time and again. We will also discuss
ideas on how to “take it to the page” and use these same techniques on your
scrapbook pages!
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday 6 May
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members $20.00 + $15.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $15.00 material fee
SCRAPBOOKING EVERYDAY
MOMENTS
Two page layout
Instructor: Dianne
Celebrate
everyday events with this double page spread. This page is designed so you
can choose a variety of themes to
help you remember the importance
of the little details of everyday life. With an array of blue, red and brown
colors, we will texture foil, cardstock and create words with the Cricut
Machine to enhance the simplest of pages. Brads, glitter and ribbon will
make your page transpire into a work of art sure to add pizzazz to your
scrapbook album!
Level: All levels welcome
Date: Monday 10 May
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $24.00 + $22.00 material fee
Non-members $48.00 + $22.00 material fee
ADVENTURES
IN HEAT-EMBOSSING
Two dates available!
Instructor: Kate
Take your heat-embossing skills to a whole new level! Join Kate for an
evening of card-making and learn new ways to use your embossing powders to
create some fabulous effects. Techniques include heat-embossing resist,
debossed stamping and enamelling with UTEE.
Level: All levels welcome*
Date: Monday 17 May
Time: 6:00 pm
OR
Date: Tuesday 15 June
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: Members $20.00 + $20.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $20.00 material fee
*NB: Basic heat-embossing experience required
COPIC ADVANCED:
MYSTERY CARD CLASS!
Instructor: Jeanne
There have been, and will be, many new rubber stamp companies coming into
the store and we know how you all love to color with your Copic Markers! So
we have added some classes that will feature some of the new stamps that we
are getting in and keep you happy! In addition, your class kit will include
two markers to add to your collection! Please note that if you do not get
all three cards assembled you will have pictures and instructions as to how
to complete your cards at home – in class we want to be sure that you are
happy with your coloured image for your cards.
Level: Prerequisite Copic 101
Dates: Thursday 27 May
Monday 21 June
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $27.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $27.00 material fee
*NB: Material fee includes two markers
COPIC
ADVANCED: CARDS FOR GUYS
Instructor: Jeanne
Father’s Day is coming and there are always guys in your life who need a
card, so here is your chance to make something for the boys! Come to this
class and learn some more ways to increase your shading ability with your
markers. Your class kit will include two markers to add to your collection!
Please note that if you do not get all three cards assembled you will have
pictures and instructions as to how to complete your cards at home – in
class we want to be sure that you are happy with your coloured image for
your cards.
Level: Prerequisite Copic 101
Date: Thursday 10 June
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Members $15.00 + $25.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $25.00 material fee
*NB: Material fee includes two markers
To sign up for one of these great classes, please visit our store at
45 Crowfoot Terrace, NW
or contact us at: (403) 547-8522
Please note: Paid class spaces are non-refundable but may be transferred to
another person should you be unable to attend.
Watch out for our next Class
Sign-Up event:
“SIZZLING SUMMER”
Saturday 19 June 2010
Starting at 10:00am
In Store Demos
Please ask any of our helpful staff at the North Store for demonstrations on how
to use any of our cutting systems (Cricut, Cuttlebug, Silhouette, Xyron Design
Runner, Revolution, or QuicKutz) and expand the tools in your scrapbooking or
card making repertoire!!
Private Classes and Workshops available at our North Calgary Store!
Gather your friends, photos and supplies and let us host a private scrapbooking
class or workshop for you. Whether you are looking for an introduction to the
Basics or for more advanced inspiration, this is the perfect opportunity to hone
your scrapbooking skills and to catch up on your albums. Call us today to book
our workshop for you and your friends!
Please note: a minimum of 8 people is required for private classes and
functions. Cost is dependent on requirements.
Membership
Sign up for a Scrapbook Club Membership
and receive a 5% discount EVERYDAY!!! See in store for details.
North Calgary
Crowfoot Crossing
45 Crowfoot Terrace NW
547-8522
M-F 10:00 - 9:00
Sat 10:00 - 5:00
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