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WE LOVE STAMPING - THE BASICS
Instructor: Jenn
If you’ve never put ink to paper before, this is the class for you! 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
• learn ways to colour your stamped images
• use a variety of products
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Wednesday, May 19
Wednesday, June 16
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Member $10.00
Non-Members $20.00
Material Fee $5.00

COPICS 101! COLOR YOUR WORLD!
Instructor: Laura
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.
Skill Level: All levels welcome
Date: Thursday, March 10
Thursday, April 8
Thursday, May 6
Thursday, June 3
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $15
Non Members $30
Materials: $25 (includes 3 markers)

LEARN TO SCRAPBOOK - SCRAPBOOK BASICS
Instructor: Jenn
Make it easy! Make it fun! Make it fast!
Our Scrapbook Basics class proves anyone can scrapbook. Let us show you how, with the right tools and supplies, you can get started on your first album with confidence.
You will:
• learn scrapbooking terminology
• create a 12x12” layout using the industry’s finest tools and supplies
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Monday, May 10
Thursday, June 24
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Member $10.00
Non-Members $20.00
Material Fee $5.00

CRICUT PLAY
Instructor: Jenn
Do you have Cricut machine that is becoming a dust collector? Bring your machine to class with you as it is time to learn the full potential of this wonderful machine. If you are just thinking of purchasing a machine and not sure which one is best for you, come play with ours. We will take you through the whole keyboard and really show you how truly amazing this machine is. We will also show you how to use the new software for the Cricut and show you a few cool tips and tricks to get you to consider your Cricut as an easy, handy, available tool that you will use always.
Date: Friday, March 12
Friday, April 9
Friday, May 7
Tuesday, June 1
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Non-Member $20.00
Member $10.00
Material Fee $10.00

SANDSCAPES CARD CLASS
Instructor: Coralee
Come and make three stunning cards using microfine glitter and dry chalk. Learn how to mask with the glitter, definitions of techniques like burnishing and how to come stamped images. Don't miss out on these fabulous cards!
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Member $20.00
Non-Member $40.00
Material Fee $12.00

HERD IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY CARDS
Instructor: Coralee
Pre-requisite: Copic 101
Looking for some simply adorable birthday cards? Then this is the class for you! An intermediate copics class, that will refresh your memory on one of the simple blending techniques learned in Copics 101. We will also cover masking and sponging. So come on in and rustle up some awesome cards!
Date: Tuesday, March 16
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Cost: Member $20.00
Non-Member $40.00
Material Fee $5.00

CROPTACULAR FUN
Instructor: Coralee
At our Freestyle Croptacular everyone will receive a layout sketch and the instructor will display a finished two-page layout based on that
sketch. You get to make it your own by choosing your own colours of cardstock and patterned paper - on us! This makes creating expert pages to suit your photos perfectly a snap, we provide the design and ideas, you add the personal flair!
Date: Saturday, March 27
Time: 6:00pm - Midnight
Cost: Non-Member $40.00
Member $20.00

ALL THAT GLITTERS
Instructor: Shellie
Let the islands call to you in this wonderfully tropical glitter card class. Learn how to create stunning 2 color glitter panels and die cuts. Using Ritz jewel glitter featuring cricuts, “Life's a Beach” cartridge. Escape from the snow and enter into a tropical paradise.
Date: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Material Fee $6.00

WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
Instructor: Coralee
Ever need a Get Well or Prescription card for your loved ones? Ever want to learn something new with your copics? Then this class is for you! Come and make 3 cards that will be a sure hit. Learn how to blend different color ranges of copics, stamp blocking and nesting other spellbinder shapes together. You will also learn how to color other mediums with copics and watermark stamping. So come make what the Dr. ordered, its sure to be fun!
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Material Fee $5.00

Floral Focus - Copic
Pre-requisite - Copic 101
Apply copic colouring and techniques with florals. Create 3 unique cards learning how to follow the artist's guidelines while applying light and shadow concepts
Date: Wednesday, Mar 24
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Material Fees $8.00

EASTER BLESSINGS
Instructor: Coralee
Pre-requisite: Copic 101
Two stunning cards for Easter using copic markers and the newest in My Favorite Things stamps. We will learn more about blending with the copics as we will be using both the direct to paper blending and palette blending techniques. Will will also be colouring other mediums with our copics. So come have fun colouring with me!
Date: Thursday, April 1
Time: 6:00-8:00
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Materials $10.00

OSW – KID'S BIRTHDAY CARDS
Instructor: Shellie
One sheet wonders are back with this much requested kid's birthday card class. Make 9 fun and cute zoo inspired cards perfect for all of the little animals in your life. Play with glitter, punches and embossing folders in a new way.
Date: Saturday, April 10
Saturday, May 8
Time: 10:30-2:30
Cost: Member $30.00
Non-Member $60.00
Materials $10.00

Experience Pagoda
Instructor: Jenn
Requirement: Cricut Machine & Pagoda Cartridge
In this Cricut class we will be using the Pagoda cartridge to create a beautiful 12 x 12 layout and 2 cards with a Asian flair. By simply using multi features this cartridge contains and using design studio to form a custom title we will Experience Pagoda.
Date: Saturday, April 17
Saturday, May 29
Time: 10:00 – 1:00
Cost: Members $15.00
Non-Members: $30.00
Materials: $6.00

COPIC TEXTURE TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Laura
Pre-requisite: Copic 101
And you thought Copic markers were only for coloring! Join Laura on a Copic adventure where you will create three fabulous cards featuring three unique Copic techniques and the Copic airbrush system. You will also learn how to create the fabulous paper flowers that have become so popular. This one will fill fast, so register early.
Date: Thursday, April 22
Thursday, June 17
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Materials: $11.00

PRINCESS PARTY (KIDS CLASS)
Instructor: Lesley
Attention all princesses and magical creatures! You are here by invited to join Lesley at the royal card class designed to create the perfect princess party. Come and make your own royal party invitation along with 3 cards that you can give to your princess friends at their party.
Date: Friday, April 23
Friday, June 4
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Members $10.00
Non-Members $20.00
Materials $3.00

CROPTACULAR NIGHT – CUP OF LOVE
Instructor: Coralee
Join us for a night of fun as we crop till we drop! Bring whatever projects you are working on whether it is cards, scrapbooking or maybe even just organizing your photos. There is an instructor on hand to help with inspiration and techniques. The store is also open for you to shop while you crop. We will provide you with a sketch and a sample of what you can do with the sketch, as well as paper to make your own. Come see what fun we have!
Date: Saturday, April 24
Time: 6:00pm – Midnight
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00

GLITTERIFIC CARDS
Instructor: Coralee
Loving the glitter already? Well that's good because we have another outstanding class for you! Learn how to use dazzles as masks with the glitter to create incredible detail and endless potential. This class will have you begging for more glitter ritz products right away!
Date: Tuesday, April 27
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Materials: $10.00

NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY CROP
Instructor: Coralee
Come join us for a crop night at the store. Enjoy the company of others, while you work on your own projects. Get a sketch layout and paper to mimic the sketch as well as a gift bag, pizza and pop.
Date: Saturday, May 1
Time: 6:00pm – Midnight
Cost: Members $25.00
Non-Members $50.00

BOWL FULL OF CHERRIES
Instructor: Coralee
Pre-requisite: Copic 101
Loving your Copics? Me too!! That's why we have the Bowl Full of Cherries cards for you to come and learn even more about colouring with these fabulous markers. You will also learn how to use spellbinders as a stencil, coloring other mediums with copics and the difference between the glazes we offer. (Ranger Rock Candy, Judikins Diamond Glaze and Ranger Crackle Glass). Walk away with 2 stunning cards and a smile.
Date: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 6:00-8:00
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00
Materials $10.00

THOMAS KINKADE
Instructor: Shellie
Discover the art of Thomas Kinkade and create 3 distinctively unique cards inspired by one of today's most collected living artist. Learn techniques such as cracked glass, perfect pearls, shimmer and glitter.
Date: Tuesday, May 11
Tuesday, June 8
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Member $20.00
Non-Member: $40.00
Materials $5.00

FAMILY CANVAS
Instructor: Lesley
Take your hobby to the next level and scrapbook your walls. Come in and create a beautiful 12 x 12 canvas of your family that you'll be proud to hang in your home. Using acrylic paints, distress inks and perfect pearls you're sure to learn something new in this class.
Date: Thursday, May 13
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Member $25.00
Non-Member $50.00
Material $15.00

LIFE IS GRAND
Instructor: Coralee
Pre-requisite: Copic 101
Come to the Copics class full of air...airbrushing that it! In this class we will cover not only how to blend your markers properly, but how to use your copics with the airbrush gun. We will complete two lovely cards; featuring stamps for Grand things in life, such as GRANDparents and GRANDkids. We will also be using the new Pure Innocence Girls from My Favorite Things, liquid applique, Tim Holtz masks, and stamps from Hero Arts and Little PaperShop.
Date: Saturday, May 15
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Members $25.00
Non-Members $50.00
Materials: $5.00

VERY VERSATILE VELLUM
Instructor: Laura
If you thought vellum was only for weddings this class will make you think again. From elegant to whimsical discover a multitude of ways to use vellum for any type of project. In this class you will use three different techniques in creating three fabulous cards. Pick up tips and tricks for working with vellum and learn which inks to use and 10 unique ways to attach vellum to your project.
Date: Thursday, May 20
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-members $40.00
Materials $8.00

A TOUCH OF INSPIRATION
Instructor: Shellie
A twist on the one sheet wonder, create 6 beautiful and classic cards for any occasion. Visions of butterflies, dragonflies and wonderful sentiments glittered in gold, this class is sure to inspire you.
Date: Tuesday, May 25
Tuesday, June 22
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Members $25.00
Non-Members $50.00
Materials $7.00

CROPTACULAR NIGHT – MAUI
Instructor: Coralee
Come and share in the joys of papercrafting with other ladies, as you work on your own projects. There is also a sketch and paper provided for the sketch, and demos on smooch and spray!! This stuff is fun, colorful and unique all its own. So don't miss out on great company and a discount. The store is open only to the students this night and an instructor is on hand for inspiration or assistance. See you there!
Date: Saturday, June 5
Time: 6:00pm – Midnight
Cost: Members $20.00
Non-Members $40.00

CAUSE YOU CAN'T RESIST
Instructor: Coralee
Have you ever resisted anything before? How about resisted ink? Then this class is for you. Come make three elegant cards using an ink resist technique. These cards are sure to wow the recipient and end up in a place of honor. Play with heat embossing, dye inks, ink blending tools and glitter ritz. This show case of Hero Arts stamps is sure to be a class you simply can't “resist”.
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Member $20.00
Non-Member $40.00
Materials $15.00

We Book Private Groups!

If you are looking for a place to get together with your friends for some cropping time, we can arrange that. What a project to do? We can arrange that too! Come on in and talk to Shellie for more information.

Gift Baskets

Not sure what to give for that special occasion? We have gift baskets available in Baby, Wedding, Teen or made-to-order! (Forty-eight hours notice for made-to-order baskets, please!)

Membership

With our membership you can receive a 5% discount EVERYDAY!!! See in store for details.

Red Deer
South Point Crossing
#185, 2004 - 50th Avenue
314-0550
M-F 10:00 - 9:00
Sat 10:000 - 5:00


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