Tropical Travelogue Display Frame
Date: Sunday February 5 @ 12:00 pm
Instructor: Gloria
Do you dream of a tropical getaway from the cold Calgary winter? Come let Gloria transport you to sunny beaches and sparkling seas as you build this beautiful photo display. She will show you techniques that will bring your projects to life and you will leave feeling tanned!
Level: All
Cost: Members $20.00 + $35.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $35.00 material fee

Into the Wild
Date: Friday February 10 @ 5:45 pm
Instructor: Dianne
Have you ever had a hard time finding a card for a male? Well we have the solution as we use the new stamps from Local King Rubber Stamps from Vancouver. Does an African sunset with a bold and beautiful elephant interest you? Learn how to colour on a Canada Goose stamp with the exciting *new to our store* Tombow markers. Dianne can’t wait to share her new techniques with you! Alcohol inks will be used to create the background for the ‘hooting owl’. Working with distress inks, metal, embossing and colouring are all part of the techniques that you will learn. If you love nature you will love this class!
Level: All
Cost: Members: $18.00 + $18.00 material fee
Non-members $36.00 + $18.00 material fee

Kid’s Club - February
Date: Saturday February 11 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
Instructor: Megan
Hey Kids! Grab your favorite adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, Cousin, Neighbor) and join us for our February Kid's Club! This month we will be making Personalized Valentine Candy Holders. Learn how to make these Valentines and then you will have the opportunity to buy kits which will allow you to make up to 25 more.
For ages 5-12yrs.
Cost: Members $7.00 + $3.00 material fee
Non-members $14.00 + $3.00 material fee

Love Beyond Measure
Date: Saturday February 11 @ 1:00 pm
Instructor: Angela
Its time to learn some more scrapbooking techniques and this layout is designed to do just that in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Come learn how to use your modest paper trimmer to its maximum potential while practicing matting and layering techniques. We will then use stickers and flowers to add dimension and practice some of the design principles we learned in basics classes. Then you'll add some finishing touches by altering some chipboard and a Prima flower to suit the layout. Voila, a beautiful layout that will be the centerpiece of your living area while you show off all that you have learned!
Level: All
Cost: Members $15.00 + $15.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $15.00 material fee

Copics - Just 12 Markers!
Date Sunday February 12 @ 1:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa
Calling all Copic Marker Fans. Let’s explore the “R” family of colours. We will be creating a photo frame, bookmark and a very sweet - any occasion - card. In this class we will be using the Copic Airbrush system to colour flowers, ribbon and to create a fabulous background design. Come enjoy an afternoon of Copic fun. Only 12 markers required!
Level: Copics 101 is a prerequisite.
Cost: Members: $20.00 + $18.00 material fee
Non-Members: $40.00 + $18.00 material fee

Crazy for Copics!
Date: Monday February 13 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Instructor: Sandra/Lisa
Forget about your worries and spend a whole evening/afternoon colouring! Bring your Copic markers and your images to colour, and enjoy an evening/afternoon of colouring along with your fellow Copic fans. Sandra and Lisa are Intermediate Certified Copic Designers and will be on hand to give you advice for your project, answer any questions you may have, or help you brush up on your technique. During this open format class, you’ll get tried and true colour combination tips to add interest to your images. You can even use the airbrush compressor to make custom backgrounds or alter your embellishments. Schedule in some dedicated colouring time and feel the stress melt away!
Level: Copics 101 is the prerequisite
Cost: Members $10.00 / Non-members $20.00

Giving You the Gears
Date: Thursday February 16 @ 6:00 pm
Instructor: Gloria
Gloria is at it again! She brings her signature style to a masculine project that you won’t be able to resist. This sprocket and gear themed mini album will focus on various techniques to alter chipboard gears to create several unique looks. Come prepared to lose your inhibition as you learn to layer, tear, ink, grunge, emboss and stamp in new ways. As an added bonus Gloria will let you select your own title to further personalize your album.
Level: All
Cost: Members $20.00 + $25.00 material fee
Non-members $40.00 + $25.00 material fee

Copics 101: Colour Your World
Date: Tuesday February 21 @ 6:00 pm
Instructors: Sandra
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. You will be pleased to know that Sandra holds her Copic Intermediate Designer Certification. This designation shows her commitment to continued knowledge 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: Beginner
Cost: Members $15.00 + $25.00 material fee
Non-members $30.00 + $25.00 material fee
*NOTE: Material fee includes three markers*

Paper Crafting Basics
Date: Friday February 24 @ 1:00 pm
Instructor: Holly
New to scrapbooking and card making? Not sure where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful product and tools? If so then this class is for you. Join Holly as she introduces you to the ABC's of paper crafting. During this class you will learn how and where to begin, and that overwhelming feeling will to turn to passion for paper crafts!
Level: Beginner
Cost: Members: $10.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $20.00 + $5.00 material fee

SCRAPBOOKER’S PARADISE CROPS!!!
Date: Friday February 24th, 4pm - 10pm and
Saturday February 25th, 10am - 10 pm
18 hours of cropping time!
Come join us for some creative and social time in our workroom. Let us inspire you and help you get your crafting caught up! Bring your projects down Friday after work and stay through the evening cropping and creating till late. Then come back first thing Saturday morning to crop through the whole day and evening! Bring your dinner with you or find it at any one of the nearby restaurants. We will provide snacks to keep your energy up. As an added bonus, we will let you use all of our Tim Holtz Sizzix dies. And yet another bonus... we will guide you through a make and take type project to help get your creative juices flowing. You'll be amazed how much you can get finished at our crops!
Cost: $25.00 members
$50.00 non-members

Mixed Media Girl
Date: Sunday February 26 @ 12:30 pm
Instructor: Carolyn
Learn the basics of mixed media on canvas. Put on your old clothes and be ready to get dirty as you learn to layer paint, paper, rub-ons, stamps, ribbon and text. A fun class for all levels - the finished product makes a great gift AND you will receive a pattern to take home.
Level: All
Cost: Members $18.00 + $22.00 material fee
Non-members $36.00 + $22.00 material fee


Girlfriends Rock!
Date: Monday February 27 @ 5:45 pm
Instructor: Dianne
Do you need a fun and funky card for your BFF? Are you wondering how to use the Tombow markers that have just arrived? We will be colouring these newly released stamps with the Tombows. You will learn how quick and easy it is to get the stunning look of watercolour paints with just a few markers. You will be colouring to your hearts content with these very reasonably priced markers.
Level: All
Cost: Members: $22.00 + $12.00 material fee
Non-members: $44.00 + $12.00 material fee

Cuttlebug 101 - Revamped!
Date: Thursday March 1 @ 6:00 pm
Instructor: Lisa
This class project has been revamped for a fresh look but you will still learn all the same great tips. Do you have a Cuttlebug and have not been using it to it’s full potential? Join us for this class and learn the versatility of this handy little machine. You will find yourself making use of your Cuttlebug for all of your projects, big or small! In this hands-on class you will be making your very own ‘recipe’ book of techniques to take home and refer to again and again. Let us know when you sign up if you will be bringing your own Cuttlebug, or if you would like to borrow one of ours.
Level: Beginner
Cost: Members $17.00 + $13.00 material fee
Non-members $34.00 + $13.00 material fee

Cricut Expressions Basics
Date: Saturday March 3 @ 10:00 am
Instructor: Holly
Did you receive a new Cricut Expression for Christmas or do you have one collecting dust in your scrap room? Do all those dials and buttons intimidate you? Come join Holly and create samples using the amazing features of this great machine. We will play with cricut pens and learn how to cut your photos using the center point button. When we are finished you will have all your samples and notes in a reference book to take home and refer back to.
Level: Beginner
Cost: Members: $15.00 + $10.00 material fee
Non-Members: $30.00 + $10.00 material fee

Take Note
Date: Friday March 9 @ 5:30 pm
Instructor: Angela
This versatile chalkboard wall hanging promises to be a ton of fun to make. You will be introduced to the extremely popular art of mixed media and altered projects when we use this burlap panel base with various art mediums to get the look we desire. You will be experimenting and playing with various materials such as laser-cut wood, kraft paper, canvas, metal, cork and paper flowers to create textural interest and visual appeal and after all that, you will be able to go home and tell all your friends that you have mastered resist techniques and canvas transfers as well! Don't wear your Sunday best for this one.
Level: All
Cost: Members: $20.00 + $30.00 material fee
Non-members: $40.00 + $30.00 material fee


Kids Club - March
Date: Saturday March 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Instructor: Megan
Hey Kids! Grab your favourite adult (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, Cousin, Neighbour) and join us for our March Kid's Club! This month we will be making Spring Wreaths that you can use to decorate for Easter, Springtime, Birthday Parties and More!! We will be getting down and dirty using Mini Misters, Perfect Pearls, Glimmer Mist, Color Washes, Copic Markers and MORE!!
For ages 5 -12 years
Cost: Members $7.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $14.00 + $5.00 material fee

Crazy for Copics!
Date: Saturday March 10 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Sandra/Lisa
Forget about your worries and spend a whole evening/afternoon colouring! Bring your Copic markers and your images to colour, and enjoy an evening/afternoon of colouring along with your fellow Copic fans. Sandra and Lisa are Intermediate Certified Copic Designers and will be on hand to give you advice for your project, answer any questions you may have, or help you brush up on your technique. During this open format class, you’ll get tried and true colour combination tips to add interest to your images. You can even use the airbrush compressor to make custom backgrounds or alter your embellishments. Schedule in some dedicated colouring time and feel the stress melt away!
Level: Copics 101 is the prerequisite
Cost: Members $10.00 / Non-members $20.00

Nature Lovers Techniques
Date: Tuesday March 13 @ 5:45 pm
Instructor: Dianne
We will turn this class into a creative playroom! Using the new Local King Rubber Stamps we will create 3 fun cards with NATURE as the theme. Geckos, owls and husky dog stamps are used. Ever wonder how to use a brayer and Kaleidoscope ink pad? Stunning colours are the result. So many techniques - so little time! Stencils, stains, UTEE and learning the art of masking will result in cards that you won’t want to give away. Join Dianne for a evening of fun cards, lots of techniques and a bundle of laughs
Level: All
Cost: Members: $18.00 + $18.00 material fee
Non-members $36.00 + $18.00 material fee

All Occasion Sentiments
Date: Tuesday March 20 @ 5:45 pm
Instructor: Dianne
Do you find yourself running out the door and you don’t have a card for that special occasion? Dianne has the solution. In this class you will be making 3 cards to suit any occasion. Wanting to try out our new Tombow markers? They are quick and easy but they results are so elegant. Anyone can master these great watercolouring markers in just one class! Dianne will bring many different sentiments so you can choose the ones that suit you, from birthday, sympathy, friendship to thank you.
Level: All
Cost: Members $18.00 + $10.00 material fee
Non-members $36.00 + $10.00 material fee

Paper Crafting Basics
Date: Wednesday March 21 @ 6:00 pm
Instructor: Holly
New to scrapbooking and card making? Not sure where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful product and tools? If so then this class is for you. Join Holly as she introduces you to the ABC's of paper crafting. During this class you will learn how and where to begin, and that overwhelming feeling will to turn to passion for paper crafts!
Level: Beginner
Cost: Members: $10.00 + $5.00 material fee
Non-members $20.00 + $5.00 material fee

SCRAPBOOKER’S PARADISE CROPS!!!
Date: Friday March 23rd, 4pm - 10pm and
Saturday March 24th, 10am - 10 pm
18 hours of cropping time!
Come join us for some creative and social time in our workroom. Let us inspire you and help you get your crafting caught up! Bring your projects down Friday after work and stay through the evening cropping and creating till late. Then come back first thing Saturday morning to crop through the whole day and evening! Bring your dinner with you or find it at any one of the nearby restaurants. We will provide snacks to keep your energy up. As an added bonus, we will let you use all of our Tim Holtz Sizzix dies. And yet another bonus... we will guide you through a make and take type project to help get your creative juices flowing. You'll be amazed how much you can get finished at our crops!
Cost: $25.00 members
$50.00 non-members

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

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 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.