Class Listing- October 2009
Notice to our
customers: We have a new 48 hour
cancellation policy effective July 1, 2009.
If a class does not have the required number of students prior to 48
hours of the class date, the class may be cancelled. Register early to prevent a class from being
cancelled that you may be interested in.
Stop in or call today to reserve your spot. Payment must be made at time of registration.
Thank you for your understanding. About our classes: BYOB (Bring Your
Own Basics) Your basic tool kit is needed for all classes, if additional
supplies are needed they will be included in the class description. Our instructors will be happy to make you a kit
with full instructions if you are unable to attend a particular class. When reserving your spot, just let us know
you would like it to be kit. Once the class has taken place, your kit will be
available for pick up at the front counter.
Our classes are normally 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours in length unless
specified as a workshop which is 3 to 4 hours of instruction. Candy Crop – Friday, October 2 from 5:00 PM –
11:00PM -- $7 Join us
for our Candy Crop! There will be NO
DINNER OR SNACKS but plenty of soda and candy at this crop. You are MORE
than welcome to bring your dinner with you, and we will have menus from several
of the nearby restaurants so you can call and order food for take-out or
delivery. As always you’ll have 6 hours of
uninterrupted cropping. Bring all your supplies and we will provide you with
plenty of working space, as well as use of our die cut center. You don’t have to be a scrapbooker to enjoy our
crops. Bring your stamping and paper arts supplies and enjoy 6 hours of
creative time. Drawings for prizes too! Clean & Simple Cards – World Card Making Day Saturday,
October 3 at 10:30 AM -- $12 Instructor:
Sue World
Card Making Day is a special holiday for card markers around the world
celebrating the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that
they create between friends and family. This
is a great class to connect with fellow card makers, gain encouragement, and be
inspired. Sue will spark your passion for
card making as you make 6 clean & simple cards. Join this class and see how
simple it is to make a beautiful collection of cards ready to share with
others. Saturday Night Layouts
(SNL) – ALL NEW LAYOUTS Saturday, October 3 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM -- $29
Instructors: Danielle and Liz Brought to you live, from Eclectica Scrapbooks
& Stamps-Saturday Night Layouts!! For this special night we bring you two
of our very talented scrapbook instructors, Danielle and Liz. They are ready to lead you through eight (8)
12 x 12 page layouts. No holding back here, these girls have got talent and you
will be amazed at the new techniques and ideas you leave class with. You will
be taking a small break, so be sure and bring yourself a snack to keep your
energy level going! Countdown to Christmas – All New Cards Monday, October 5 at 10:30 AM -- $17
Instructor:
Sue Christmas
will be here in the blink of an eye. Have you started making your
Christmas cards yet? Don’t get left out in the cold. Sue will help
you warm up your creativity making 4 beautifully stamped Christmas cards.
Learn fun techniques in stamping and embellishing. Get a head start on
making your Christmas cards in this special class. Countdown to Christmas – All New Cards Monday, October 5 at 6:30 PM -- $17
Instructor: Sue Christmas
will be here in the blink of an eye. Have you started making your
Christmas cards yet? Don’t get left out in the cold. Sue will help
you warm up your creativity making 4 beautifully stamped Christmas cards.
Learn fun techniques in stamping and embellishing. Get a head start on
making your Christmas cards in this special class. Going Green Mini Album Tuesday,
October 6 at 6:30 PM -- $17
Instructor: Danielle We all
know the words - recycle, reuse and reduce as ways to save our
environment. Danielle knows all about
Going Green with this adorable mini album made from toilet paper rolls. This
mini album is packed with techniques that you will love adding to your creative
skills. You will learn ways to add
beauty to your scrapbooking while maintaining your pocketbook. It will make a darling mini album all about
you, or use it to feature your children, either way you will love this adorable
treasure and find yourself replicating it many times in the future. In addition to your basic tool kit, please
bring a fine point black pen and a strong adhesive such as Scrappy glue. Introduction to
Stamping Thursday, October 8 at 10:30 AM -- $10 Instructor:
Skye There seems to be a wealth of stamping products
everywhere you look and although it looks simple enough, it can be quite
intimidating in choosing the right products for a beginner. Join Skye as she teaches you about the types
of inks, papers, and stamping tools available on the market today. Learn techniques of stamping such as
embossing, omission, resist, and masking.
With the skills you learn in this class you will be a stamping pro in no
time. An intimate class setting with the
instructor sitting across from you means you’ll be able to ask questions
throughout the class on a variety of stamping subjects. You will leave the class with instructional sheets
containing a wealth of information about inks, papers, stamps and how to care
for your stamping products. Scrapbooking 101 Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM -- $10
Instructor: Beth Are you
intrigued by the scrapbooking phenomena? Do you want to see if it is right for
you before you take the plunge? This
class offers everything you need to know to get started scrapbooking. This
class covers the basics – tools, adhesives, albums, etc. We will let you test
drive different tools and adhesives so you can make an informed decision when
you invest in the things you need to make your memories last forever. Bring 4-6 photos of any one event or theme
and we’ll walk you through your first 12x12 layout. Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM till Saturday,
October 10 at 5:00 PM -- $75 per person We are hosting our annual 24 hour St Jude crop and
what a worthy cause. As a participant
you will receive a goody bag of scrapbooking swag in addition to other perks. A portion of your crop fee will go directly
to St Jude Children’s “The Gift’s Inside”
Speciality Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30 AM -- $14 Instructor:
Alissa Often we want to give a special someone more than
just a card during the holidays, but don’t have the budget to give a full-out
gift. That’s where these creatively made
cards come in handy! Join Alissa as she
teaches you how to make three speciality cards, complete with a variety of new
card folds and techniques to hold mini-gifts, all of which we’ll also make or
alter in class. You’ll walk away with
three completed cards, each with its own small gift inside, detailed
instructions and a color photograph of the samples so you can easily recreate
the cards. In addition to your basic tool kit, please bring a fast drying liquid
adhesive (such as Scrappy glue), an assortment of glue dots, and a scoring
blade for your trimmer. Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM -- $14
Instructor: Alissa Often we want to give a special someone more than
just a card during the holidays, but don’t have the budget to give a full-out
gift. That’s where these creatively made
cards come in handy! Join Alissa as she
teaches you how to make three speciality cards, complete with a variety of new
card folds and techniques to hold mini-gifts, all of which we’ll also make or
alter in class. You’ll walk away with
three completed cards, each with its own small gift inside, detailed
instructions and a color photograph of the samples so you can easily recreate
the cards. In addition to your basic tool kit, please bring a fast drying liquid
adhesive (such as Scrappy glue), an assortment of glue dots, and a scoring
blade for your trimmer. Heritage Pages Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 AM – $18 Instructor:
Liz This class is for anyone who would like to record
and preserve their family heritage. You
will create 3 beautiful 12x12 pages that will inspire you to dig through your
heritage photos and create priceless heirlooms to pass on to rising
generations. You will leave this class
with picture-ready layouts, detailed instructions and alternate sketches. Be sure to stop by the store blog for a sneak
peek of what you’ll be creating in class. Glimmer Mist
Techniques Friday, October 16 at 6:30 PM -- $20
Instructor: Kimm Take shimmer and shine to a whole new level and
discover the fun and ease waiting in every bottle of Glimmer Mist! In this class with Kimm, participants will
work step by step to create 3 amazing projects featuring Glimmer Mist
sprays: a scrapbook page, a fabulous
handmade card and a 3-D project for gift giving. Class participants will be pleased with their
projects as they learn techniques with this awesome product line. Autumn Harvest Wreath Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 AM -- $14
Instructor: Alissa Inspired by a high-end boutique! Dress up an interior door, the back of a
chair or hang this beautifully paper crafted Autumn wreath on the wall. It’s sure to impress your guests and add a
cozy Fall feeling to your home! Alissa
will teach you how to perfectly cover a foam wreath in paper, and add Fall
embellishments to add texture, dimension and interest. In
addition to your basic tool kit, please bring Chestnut Roan Chalk ink (or
equivalent) and an assortment of glue dots. Copic Marker
Introductory Class – New Projects Saturday, October 17 at 1:30 PM -- $15
Instructor: Kimm What’s
the buzz about the new Copic Markers at Eclectica? Copic Markers are high quality art markers
with the ultimate in versatility, rich color and smooth blending ability for
your coloring needs. Copic markers are
waterproof, acid free when dry and environmentally friendly. Once you’ve tried them you’ll fall in love
with how easy they are to use and the professional results you can
achieve! In this Copic marker class,
Kimm will teach you the basics you need to know about how to care for and use
your markers, understanding Copic color families, and selecting the best papers
and inks to use with your markers. Class
participants will work with basic Copic marker techniques to blend, shade, and
layer color effortlessly as you complete 3 cards. Instruction sheets and color charts will be
provided to take home. Whether you already
own Copic markers or are still considering, this class will help you make the
most of your Copics! *** As a special bonus to the
students taking this class, Eclectic will give you a 10% discount off the purchase of Copic Markers the day of the class
only. This discount cannot be combined
with any other offers. Join us
for our Candy Crop! There will be NO
DINNER OR SNACKS but plenty of soda and candy at this crop. You are MORE
than welcome to bring your dinner with you, and we will have menus from several
of the nearby restaurants so you can call and order food for take-out or
delivery. As always you’ll have 6 hours of
uninterrupted cropping. Bring all your supplies and we will provide you with
plenty of working space, as well as use of our die cut center. You don’t have to be a scrapbooker to enjoy our
crops. Bring your stamping and paper arts supplies and enjoy 6 hours of
creative time. Drawings for prizes too! Creative Cards:
Thoughtfully Thankful Monday,
October 19 at 10:30 AM -- $14 Instructor:
Alissa It’s
that time of the year when we’re invited to parties, given gifts, and have
people who go above and beyond to help us out.
This month’s Creative Card’s class will prepare you so you’ll have
enough gorgeous thank you notes on hand to give during this busy time! In addition to making three anytime use thank
you cards, we’ll also make a Thanksgiving holiday card. Hoping to learn a technique or two? Want to use the new tools and products in the
store? Well, we’ll do that, too! You’ll leave class with four completed
creative cards, detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples so
you can recreate these beauties at home. Don’t Stress Over Distress Products Monday,
October 19 at 6:30 PM -- $17
Instructor: Cheryl Do you
ever get frustrated when a product you are using does not quite look
right? Not sure how to use a distress product? In this class, Cheryl will be teaching you
how to use a variety of Tim Holtz distressing products. You will learn about distress ink, distress
embossing powder, and another product that will be a surprise! You will leave class with several completed
altered tags ready for use and a technique book with instructions and samples
of what you have learned. You will love having this technique book that you can
add to in the future as you learn more techniques of distressing. Creative Cards:
Thoughtfully Thankful Tuesday,
October 20 at 6:30 PM -- $14
Instructor: Alissa It’s
that time of the year when we’re invited to parties, given gifts, and have
people who go above and beyond to help us out.
This month’s Creative Card’s class will prepare you so you’ll have
enough gorgeous thank you notes on hand to give during this busy time! In addition to making three anytime use thank
you cards, we’ll also make a Thanksgiving holiday card. Hoping to learn a technique or two? Want to use the new tools and products in the
store? Well, we’ll do that, too! You’ll leave class with four completed
creative cards, detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples so
you can recreate these beauties at home. Daytime Candy Crop – Wednesday,
October 21 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- $5 Join us for our Candy Crop!
There will be NO LUNCH OR SNACKS
but plenty of soda and candy at this crop. You are MORE than welcome to bring
your lunch with you, and we will have menus from several of the nearby
restaurants so you can call and order food for take-out or delivery. As always you’ll have 6 hours of uninterrupted
cropping. Bring all your supplies and we will provide you with plenty of
working space, as well as use of our
die cut center. You don’t
have to be a scrapbooker to enjoy our crops. Bring your stamping and paper arts
supplies and enjoy 6 hours of creative time Thursday,
October 22 at 6:30 PM -- $18
Instructor: Liz The
holidays will be here before you know it and it’s never too early to get a head
start on creating festive pages to record your family memories. In this class you will create 4 12x12 pages
to help you capture family togetherness, annual traditions and everything else
that makes Christmas the most wonderful time of the year. You will leave this class with picture-ready
layouts, detailed instructions and alternate sketches. Adorable Faces with Copics Friday,
October 23 at 6:30 PM -- $17
Instructor: Kimm Color faces
and hair with the professional results of Copic Markers! Achieving beautiful coloring results will be
a breeze as Kimm shows you how to work with Copic markers to color adorable
images from some of Eclectica’s newest stamp lines. Kimm will share blending tips and offer
individual assistance with each step as we focus on faces and hair. Class participants will work with 2 different
images and learn blending and layering techniques specific to skin and hair
types and complete their images into adorable cards. You won’t want to miss this Copic marker
class! Thankful Banner Saturday,
October 24 at 10:30 AM -- $19 Instructor:
Danielle November
brings us Thanksgiving full of thanks and gratitude for the many blessing in
our lives. Join Danielle in making this
beautiful Thankful Banner to display during the Thanksgiving season. The beautiful fall colors in this Thankful
banner will bring warmth to your home and you will love the spirit of gratitude
it displays. In addition to your basic tool kit, please bring a strong liquid
adhesive such as Scrappy glue. Scrapbooking 101 Saturday, October 24 at 1:30 PM -- $10
Instructor: Beth Are you
intrigued by the scrapbooking phenomena? Do you want to see if it is right for
you before you take the plunge? This
class offers everything you need to know to get started scrapbooking. This
class covers the basics – tools, adhesives, albums, etc. We will let you test
drive different tools and adhesives so you can make an informed decision when
you invest in the things you need to make your memories last forever. Bring 4-6 photos of any one event or theme
and we’ll walk you through your first 12x12 layout. All Occasion
Cards – All New Projects! Monday, October 26 at 10:30 AM -- $14 Instructor:
Sue Are you looking for ways to stretch your
creativity as well as have fun? Then
look no further. Join Sue and learn a
few of her favorite stamping techniques as you make 4 stunning one-of-a-kind
cards perfect to give for any occasion.
And of course, you will be using some of the newest rubber stamps &
embellishments on the market today.
You’ll love the attention to detail & creativity Sue has to offer
when it comes to making cards for those special people in your life. QuicKutz Klub Meeting Wednesday,
October 28 at 11:00 AM & Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 PM Free to
paid Members Eclectica
hosts a membership meeting each month for its QuicKutz Klub members. Through membership you receive a free 2x2 die
each month, great monthly specials for members only and at each meeting you make a
free make-n-take with the use of QuicKutz products. The biggest bonus is meeting and sharing Pop Friday, October 30 at 10:30 AM -- $14
Instructor: Skye Perfect for photos from a single event, this album
folds closed for mailing, and makes a great table-top display when it’s opened
up. Each of the four quadrants can
display 3 photos and plenty of design elements.
Created from 4 12x12 scalloped circle papers from Bazzill, the album is
further decorated with stamped images and scalloped photo mats. It’s a perfect brag book for grandparents or
a favorite aunt. Filled with photos of
your recent vacation, set it on your office desk or pop it in your purse to
take out when you have lunch with your friends.
You are encouraged to bring 4-12 photos to add to your album in class –
or take it home photo-ready and add them later.
A variety of colors and stamps will be available to you so you can
customize this album. Bring Your Own Basics (BYOB) to every class. You will need your basic
supply kit for all classes: Straight
scissors, paper trimmer & your favorite dry adhesive Other tools frequently
used in class include mini dots, pop dots and black ink. Unless otherwise
specified, our classes are limited to ages 14 and up. Please, no infants or
children in classes or crops. Crop Attendees must be
age 16 or older. Cancellations must be
received 24 hours in advance in order to receive credit towards another class. Thank you for your understanding. ***Please note: The classroom area is available for your use
anytime there is not a class or event in progress. Call the store before
arriving to confirm space is available.
Feel free to use this space to work on your projects. You may use the die cutting center for free
if your papers are purchased at Eclectica.