Workshops


Autumn Workshops

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned stamper, there's a class for you. All workshops will provide formal instructions plus lots of hands-on experience. Materials are included in all classes. Ages 12 to adult only please (unless specified).

Not all classes have a prerequisite but the colouring, embellishing and background techniques covered in Basics I will give you the benefit of more options when completing projects.

Samples of class projects are displayed in the store.

NEW! Christmas Classes :: Studio Time :: Cancellation Policy

Class Descriptions:


Basic Stamping - $15.00

Sunday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday

Sept 14
Sept 24
Oct 2
Oct 16
Nov 1
Nov 20
2:00pm-4:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm


Geared for the beginning stamper. Learn more than enough to produce stunning, elegant projects; possibly all you would ever need! Techniques include stamping with a pad, chalks, ink to paper, watercolors, backgrounds, glitter, thermal embossing, cropping, and mounting. Starter kit is yours to keep.


Beyond the Basics - $15.00
Thursday
Tuesday
Oct 16
Nov 18
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm


Introducing many more techniques to support and enhance those taught in the Basic Class. Includes: how to use background stamps with shadow inks, stamping on non-porous surfaces, masking and reverse masking, reverse stamping. Also covered: watercolor pencils, direct to stamp markers, eyelet setting, more paper techniques, dimensional techniques, introduction to the amazing twinkling H20’s and chalk inks. See in-store for samples of class projects. Basic stamping is required.


House Mouse Workshop - $15.00
Tuesday
Saturday
Monday
Sept 16
Oct 4
Oct 27
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
 


No stamp series is more fun than the House Mouse line. Join us -- and the mice -- for this creative workshop & we will let you loose with over 70 House Mouse stamps to create your own greeting cards. You stamp like crazy then we provide the pencils, brush pens, chalks and paints to fill in the color. When it’s over, you’ll have the cutest 8 cards and envelopes you’ve ever made. The House Mouse catalogue will be available at the workshop and anything you order on that occasion will be at a discount of 25%. Basic stamping required.


All Clear!!! - $15.00
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Sept 17
Oct 7
Oct 30
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
 


Celebrate the world of clear stamps by making an array of cards using only clear stamps. This is an all-occasion cardmaking class so you can stock up on those handy greetings before the busy holiday season sets in. Stamping experience required.


Marble Tile Workshop - $25.00
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
Sept 26
Oct 18
Nov 17
Dec 5
Dec 9

10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm

Great gift idea!


Tumbled marble tiles are a beautiful way to create one-of-a-kind gifts or unique & artful additions to your home. In this class you will create & design 8 tiles (2 sets of 4) using different stamp and color techniques such as a chalking, alcohol inking, masking and more. View several designs in-store.


All Occasion Cards - Gift Set $20.00
Friday
Sunday
Friday
Friday
Sept 12
Sept 14
Oct 10
Nov 21
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm
 


Make this terrific card gift set for someone who has everything. The gift includes eight matching cards with an attractive and convenient portfolio to house these beauties. These cards have a stylish design and are for all occasions. Stamping experience required.


Fall Hostess Gifts - $15.00
Tuesday
Tuesday
Sept 23
Sept 23
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm


Celebrate the first week of Autumn… with a fun stamping workshop. Attending a Fall event this year?? Come and create a hostess gift for your Thanksgiving or Halloween host and hostess. We will use alcohol inks to create 2 marble tile coasters, a matching card and a wine bag for your favorite bottle of wine or bubbly. No stamping experience necessary


Christmas Hostess Gifts - $15.00

Thursday
Saturday

Nov 27
Nov 29
10:30am-12:30pm
2:00pm-4:00pm


Okay… this is that same class as above with a Christmas Theme. The results of your crafty work from this workshop will have your friends singing your praises for years to come. They may just invite you to every party they ever have. No stamping experience necessary.


Pearl Ex - $25.00
Wednesday
Tuesday
Sept 24
Oct 14
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm


Pearl-ex powders are a fine mica dust that we will apply using a variety of techniques including versamark, spackling, stamping, painting and sponging. These powders are so versatile, the ideas never stop. Working with Pearl-Ex will open an entirely new window in the world of stamping techniques.


Fall & Halloween Cards - $15.00
Sunday
Friday
Oct 19
Oct 24
12:00pm-2:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm


The title says it all!! How much fun is it to receive cards when it’s not even your birthday?! Treat your friends and family to this experience. Come in for some fun – make 10 unique cards with new stamps from for the season.


Birthday Book (Gift Workshop) - $30.00
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sept 28
Oct 26
Nov 30
10:00am-3:00pm
10:00am-3:00pm
10:00am-3:00pm


Finally a way to remember all of those birthdays!!! At the end of this workshop you will have pages and pages of special stamped art that will help you to keep track of birthdates all year. This is not just a calendar, this book will serve you well year after year. New techniques and products are introduced in this class. Lunch break will be taken at 12:30 (lunch not provided). Stamping experience required.


Watercolors - $25.00
Tuesday
Saturday
Wednesday
Monday
Sept 30
Oct 4
Oct 15
Nov 17
7:00pm-9:00pm
2:00pm-4:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
10:30am-12:30pm


This is not your average watercolor class!!! Something for everyone from the beginner to the advanced stamp artist. Starting with watercolor basics we will move through glimmer, shimmer, waterbrushing, spritzing, alcohol ink painting, mineral spirits, and oh… the watercolor pencil… used in ways you may never have thought possible. So many interesting tips and techniques and products will be explored it’s going to be hard to fit it into one class. Stamping experience required.


Scrapbook Calendar - $40.00
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 7
10:00am-3:00pm
10:00am-3:00pm
10:00am-3:00pm


What a gift to give this Christmas!!! This project-oriented class is for the experienced stamper or scrapbooker! We will create a personalized calendar – that’s right, a whole year represented by paper, stamps, ink, embellishments, photos, sentiments and your special touch. Each page has a unique design complemented by your style and photographs. If photos are not available you may substitute with stamps from our studio. Come in and see our amazing samples, these will be our template for the class. Lunch break will be taken at 12:00 (lunch not provided).


Distress Me! - $25.00
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Oct 9
Nov 6
Nov 20
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm


Take the stress out of distressing. Old, distressed, vintage, aged, whatever the term you use we’ll find a stamping technique to make all things new look more aged and interesting. The distressing techniques used in this class are simple and quick but result in amazing effects. Distress inks and tools, distress paints, crackle paint combined with vintage style stamping. We’ll practice each technique on jumbo tags that will form a book for you to take away for an at home reference. Stamping experience required.


Tim Holtz's Adirondack Alcohol Inks - $25.00
Thursday
Sunday
Oct 23
Nov 9
10:30am-12:30pm
2:00pm-4:00pm


This class teaches a variety of techniques using these acid-free, fast drying, transparent dye inks. We use slick, non-absorbent surfaces such as; glossy paper, metal, plastic and glass to create a marbled or polished stone effect. Alcohol inks are specially formulated to blend together; they are highly adaptable. The cards created with alcohol inks will be among the most beautiful you ever produce… GUARANTEED!!


Jewelry Creations - $25.00
Friday
Thursday
Sunday
Thursday
Wednesday
Oct 17
Nov 13
Nov 16
Dec 4
Dec 10
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
10:30am-12:30pm
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:00pm-9:00pm


Learn how to use your stamps off your paper - in this project oriented class Melanie will guide you through the experience of hand-making your own gorgeous necklaces. Two complete necklaces will be created each one uniquely decorated to match your personal style. Coordinating cards and gift boxes will also be made for your gift-giving needs. Stamping experience required.


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CANCELLATION POLICY

Payment is required AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.  Taxes included. 
Classes will be cancelled 2 days ahead if registration is low (< 4 people).
A 24 hour cancellation notice is required for a course credit or transfer.
A 48 hour cancellation is required for a refund.
Participants choosing not to attend without any notice to the store will forfeit class fees and all supply kits provided in classes. Class transfers will not be accomodated - no exceptions.


Studio Time

Our studio is open for you to use from 10:30am – 2:30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a fee of $5.00, on condition that no class or workshop if scheduled. If these times aren’t convenient just give us a call and we can set up a time with you.

In our studio you can use our stamps, scissors, inks, embossing powders, pens and pencils and much more. We ask that you bring your own glue or tape and cardstock and other consumable items you may need. You can of course purchase card stock and supplies from us during your visitl.

As there is limited space available we ask that you give us a call before you come out so we can avoid any disappointment. Everyone using the studio must have basic stamping abilities and be over the age of 18. Children 12 and up must be accompanied by a parent, and both parties must have basic stamping abilities. We can also accommodate groups up of up to 8 people.

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Classes fill up fast, so it's a good idea to pre-register to guarantee a spot. Give us a call at (250) 658-8448, email us, or drop by the store.