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W0101 - Learn to Quilt
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Damour

Quilting is a craft that delivers the most fun you can have. Join Pam, the Decorating Diva, as she teaches you the fundamentals of piecing, cutting and quilting, while sharing her favorite shortcut techniques. Make this quilted piece, which can be used as a wall hanging, placemat or pillow. Finish your project using one of Pam's fabulous mitering techniques.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $25 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0102 - Double Green Shopping Bag
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Janet Pray

Learn to sew "without pins"! Bring two pair of old jeans and transform them into a usable grocery bag that's not only stylish but earth-friendly and practical. This bag is so much fun to create you will no doubt go home to make many more.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $10 kit in the classroom, cash only please. Includes pattern, thread, and jeans needle.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Two pair of old blue jeans, a pair of fabric scissors if you have them
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0201 - Makin's Clay Pin, Pendant, & Earring Set
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Makin's USA
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Butler and Sue Kelsey

Experience the joy of making a beautiful jewelry set featuring Makin's Clay® and a water slide material. This class will be working with Makin's® Texture Sheets and Cutters and learn the proper use and care of the Makin's® Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder® .

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W0202 - The Expanding Album
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $45.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: S.E.I.
INSTRUCTOR: Valorie Stokes

TLet us show you how to expand and enhance the SEI box kit to hold even more photos! Using tricks with extra page protectors and mini albums to the already great 12x12 pages of our box kits as well as using page protectors as part of the design process. This class is a super deal!! You will walk away with a 20+ page 12x12 album finished!! 

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, pencil, corner rounder and standard scrapbooking supplies.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0203 - Ali Edwards Makes Me Smile
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Technique Tuesday
INSTRUCTOR: Samantha Kangas

Join Technique Tuesday to create a fabulous 12 x 12 layout inspired by Ali Edwards. Learn to use clear stamps designed by Ali, inks, and "chipboard" to make titles, patterned backgrounds, ribbon, and embellishments. You'll leave with creative tips, a new understanding of how to stamp in your scrapbooks, as well as your set of Ali stamps, a clear block and inks for additional projects.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Black ink, trimmer, scissors, adhesive, black pen
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Stamping
W0204 - Overhead Sleeves - The Double Stitch Way
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: VirtueRadioNetwork.com
INSTRUCTOR: Erika Simmons and Monika Simmons

Join Erika & Monika Simmons aka the Double Stitch Twins and learn how to hook up stylish crocheted Overhead Sleeves. No experience is necessary. We'll take you from the basic chain stitch to finished garment with lessons on changing yarn colors, creating open weave patterns and constructing your design. For more information on the Double Stitch Twins go to www.virtueradionetwork.com/DoubleStitch.htm.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: 2 Skeins of yarn, crochet hook, and scissors
Workshop Category: Needlework
W0205 - Elegant Garden
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Donna Downey, LLC
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Downey

This workshop takes traditional scrapbooking to the next level - literally. An artist blend of color, texture and dimensional elements all work together to create a simply elegant piece of scrapbooking art. Learn simple techniques to manipulate paper, fabrics and watercolor to create more depth to your work.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Heat gun, needle & thread (white or light), Aileen's or Beacon tacky glue, spray bottle, 1/2" - 1" brush, rag (to get dirty), big bite or eyelet setting tools
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0206 - Four Seasons Wreath (New Product!)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Karen Wiant Creative Design
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Wiant and Terry Ricioli

Be one of the first to play with the NEW Press & Close Fasteners from Velcro® USA! We'll start with a grapevine wreath, then create interchangeable motifs-sets for winter, spring, summer and fall. Great for all ages and adaptable to all skill levels, this project is sure to become a favorite with your customers, class, colleagues, and kids.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Floral/Seasonal
W0207 - Art Nouveau Bloom
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: CF Originals
INSTRUCTOR: Christi Friesen

Create a detailed floral art jewelry piece in the flowing, sensuous style of the Art Nouveau period with award-winning artist Christi Friesen. The emphasis in this step-by-step class is on color mixing, design and composition, creativity and added beaded accents to the polymer clay sculpture. Your finished piece can become a pendant or the focal bead in a necklace.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W0208 - 8 Holiday Pages in 2 Hours
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Scrappin' Escapes
INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Studer

Start the year off right by getting your Holiday pages done! In this class you will be creating 4 (2-page layouts) in just 2 hours! You will complete the entire layout with the exception of the title, which will give you the ability to customize each page to fit your photos. We will be using the newest holiday line from Bo Bunny (Tis' the Season)!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Black journaling pen, pop dots or foam squares, adhesive, black or dark brown distressing ink
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0301 - Easy Clutch
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Linda McGehee

Venture into sewing and learn basic sewing techniques while creating a handy clutch. Insert a zipper the simple way, miter the corners the easy way, and bind the upper edge with decorative stitches. This bag is easy, practical and fun to make!
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $9 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0302 - Learn to Sew - Table Runner
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Babylon

Don't worry if you've never touched a sewing machine in your life. Home Decorating expert, Donna Babylon, author of "Decorating Sewlutions - Learn to Sew While You Decorate Your Home" will walk you through all of the steps to complete this fabulous table runner. Bring your enthusiasm and learn easy sewing techniques to make this beautiful project.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $15 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0401 - Copic Markers - Card Class
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Copic
CO-SPONSORED BY: Our Craft Lounge
INSTRUCTOR: Jennie Black

Learn how to use the extremely popular Copic Markers. We will be making 3 cards featuring Copic Markers and Our Craft Lounge Stamps. You will learn several Copic techniques, including blending, feathering, shadowing, shading, and more. Class markers available for your use, your personal markers are welcome. Both fun and educational.
Sponsored by Copic, Our Craft Lounge, and Prism

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Bring Scissors & adhesive, personal copic markers are optional (be sure your name is on them). 2-3 Browns, 1 very light blue, any 2 greens that coordinate, 2 yellows, blender pen
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0402 - Earth Safe Finishes Wardrobe Re-Do Going Green
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Earth Safe Finishes
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Butler and Nancy Burkhart

Upcycle and Repurpose with Earth Safe Finishes. Bring a pre-washed/dried tee shirt, purse, jeans to Upcycle and Repurpose using VOC free, non toxic products. Awesome stencils, stamps, and brushes will be provided for use. Wardrobe Re-do is easy, fun, and creative. Never throw anything away again! Join us!!!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Fashion Crafting
W0403 - No Sew Roman Shades
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $60.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: The Decorating Diva
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Damour

Join Pam Damour, the Decorating Diva, as you learn all the steps in making your own custom Roman Shade. You'll learn how to measure, cut, and assemble your shade, while learning about stringing, ribs, cord locks, lift cord adjusters & more while you make a sample size shade in class, all with no sewing!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Home Décor
W0404 - #100 Beginning Digital Photo Editing - Hands On
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: The Digital Scrapbook Teacher
INSTRUCTOR: Patty Debowski

In this beginning hands-on class you will learn the basics of Photoshop ELEMENTS including how to open, edit, save, and close a photo. You will gain confidence and have a lot of fun in this class! We'll also show you how to easily:

  • Lighten, darken, and adjust the color in photos
  • Straighten photos and the essentials of cropping
  • Change a photo to black & white, sepia, or black & white with a little bit of color
  • Change a photo into a sketch
You must bring your own computer with any version of Photoshop Elements installed prior to class. We do not supply the computer.
For complete class info see http://www.TheDigitalScrapbookTeacher.com/CHA

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Laptop computer with any version of Photoshop Elements installed, computer mouse
Workshop Category: Digital Scrapbooking
W0405 - Photo Mosaic
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fantasia
INSTRUCTOR: Julia Hartmann and Brunhilde Leber

Julia Hartmann and Brunhilde Leber, Austrian's leading Scrapbook designers will teach you how to create easy, impressive, and unique pages with Photo-Mosaic. This trendy technique in scrapbooking allows you to place many photos on a layout using new type of templates that highlight your best photos.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Trimmer, scissor, if available 1" hole punch
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0406 - A Delightful Book
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Creative Imaginations
INSTRUCTOR: Cheryl Mezzetti

Spark your Creative Imaginations by joining Cheryl in designing a delightful altered book using the new My Girl Collection. See how the warm tones work together to create a masterpiece that will showcase your fondest memories. When the book is complete you will find the end result is not just for girls.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, glue dots, crop-a-dille
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0407 - Irresistibly Intriguing Techniques
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: S.E.I.
INSTRUCTOR: Valorie Stokes

An IRRESISTIBLY INTRIGUING technique using SEI's TRAVEL paper line create a double page layout implementing this ingenious TRAVERSE TECHNIQUE. Pull the tab - the journaling mat mysteriously appears AND your means of transportation magically glides across the page. Also create unique folded pockets for tickets, journaling or photos. Workshop Kit worth approximately $25.00 included. Free gift and prizes for every student!

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive (double-stick tape), bone folder, pencil, corner rounder and standard scrap booking supplies
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0408 - Handful of Steampunk Hearts
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: CF Originals
INSTRUCTOR: Christi Friesen

Why make just one piece when you can make two … or three?! Have a great time with award-winning artist Christi Friesen as she shows you basic heart pendant design with a steampunk flourish! Adding the clockwork and mechanical elements is the emphasis in this class. Your finished pieces can become pendants, or strung in necklaces as focal beads.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W0409 - Beaded Star Earrings
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Walker Publications
INSTRUCTOR: Judy Walker

These fashionable star earrings are easier than they look! You'll sew beads together with a needle and thread, and add a beautiful glittering crystals to complete the look.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Fine scissors
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W0501 - Mobius Scarf with a Twist
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Janet Pray

The Moebius scarf is the "hot" new fashion accessory. Be on top of the trends while you have fun and learn to sew. You will pick up tips like how to best handle the fabric while using the sewing machine, why the correct needle and thread make a difference and much more. Janet will also share many tips on "today's" sewing techniques and answer your questions.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $10 kit in the classroom, cash only please. Kit includes pre-cut scarf fabrics.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0502 - Sew Christmas Memories
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Rogerson

Scrap your Christmas photos by sewing your embellishments on canvas 8"x 8" pages. See how sewing can add more creativity to your scrapbooking inspirations.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $10 kit in the classroom, cash only please. Includes Prima canvas scrapbook and everything needed for the project.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0601 - Learn to Sew - Baby's Bib
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Kreiling

This class will teach how to sew a baby's bib made of two fabrics and trimmed with rick-rack and finished off with bias tape for the neck edge and ties.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $6 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Please bring scissors if you have them
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0701 - Sizzix Scoreboard Workshop 1
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Sizzix
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Butler and Sue Kelsey

Come and check out the newest dies from Sizzix® called ScoreBoards® Dies which are designed to cut through matboard! We will have all the supplies for you to create your own unique checkbook cover, business card holder, and memo holder… Machines will also be available in class for you to try and see how easy they are to use.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0702 - 10 Rad PDQ Layouts 12
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Bisous
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Carillo

Complete 10 professional 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts with Bisous PDQ Rad Album in An Afternoon Kit & Rad Chipboard Shapes. *Photos Required*. To see a list of photo sizes required go to www.bisous.biz.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: PHOTOS REQUIRED, scissors, glue and double sided tape, pens, and paper trimmer. To see a list of photo sizes required go to www.bisous.biz
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0703 - Warm My Heart - Layout
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: Stephenie Hamen

Come create a beautiful two page winter-themed scrapbooking layout.  Learn how to use some fun Fiskars corner border punches, as well as our coordinating stamps and squeeze punches.  It will truly warm your heart!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: (4) 4x6 vertical photos, paper trimmer, journaling pen, adhesive
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0704 - Prefect Layout with Template
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fantasia
INSTRUCTOR: Julia Hartmann and Brunhilde Leber

Join the creative team of Julia Hartmann and Brunhilde Leber, two of Austrian's leading Scrapbook designers. The class will teach you how to easily create impressive and unique pages for your scrapbook by using many photos on your layout and highlighting the most important ones. These new ideas and techniques will inspire you.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Trimmer, scissor, if available circle cutter
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0705 - Greetings on the Go
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Queen Kat Designs
INSTRUCTOR: Vicki Douglas-Beland

You will make a glass pendant & matching card. You'll hand stamp each piece & come out with a beautiful gift or treat for yourself. You will receive all supplies to make the two pieces and even have a stamp to take home and use over and over.
Materials: Memory glass, foil tape, jewelry bail, necklace, cardstock, ribbon

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Black ink pad, 3" x 5" acrylic block, choice of adhesive, personal cutter, scissors, craft knife
Workshop Category: Jewelry/Papercrafting
W0706 - Everything About This Class Pops
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: S.E.I.
INSTRUCTOR: Valorie Stokes

Add some POP to your paper crafting. Learn to incorporate pop up techniques in an accordion album, pop-up elements on layouts, and several pop-up cards. The kit in this class lets you sample a previous club SEI kit – it will get you hooked and you will want to join our amazing monthly kit club. Come see what all the talk is about. SEI classes are always fast, fun and fabulous! Workshop kit worth approximately $28.00 included.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, pencil, corner rounder and standard scrapbooking supplies.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0707 - Quick and Easy Quizzes
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY:
INSTRUCTOR: Wendy Smedley and Angie Lucas

Quick, easy, no-stress journaling is now within reach! With help from Angie & Wendy's unique quizzes, learn how to add meaningful journaling to your scrapbook pages without a lot of fuss. You'll finish three fantastic layouts in class and you'll get a FREE copy on Angie & Wendy's 29 page book which is filled with 125 fascinating questions to ask and answer.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, adhesive, paper trimmer, black pen
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0708 - Lady Luck Tote Bag
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: iLoveToCreate
INSTRUCTOR: Pattie Donham Wilkinson

You don't have to be a lucky lady to be a master painter…just two hours with Pattiewack and you'll be an expert with Tulip 3D Fashion Paint. At the end of this workshop you'll have not just a stylin' bag, but a crash course in color selection and the knowledge of four different paint techniques that are super-duper easy!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Fashion Crafting
W0709 - Rainbow Sun Catcher
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Walker Publications
INSTRUCTOR: Judy Walker

Make a beautiful rainbow colored sun catcher! A fun, easy, safe project you can teach to children using pip cleaners and plastic beads. All different colors and shapes are possible!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Wire cutters
Workshop Category: Home Décor
W0801 - Digital Scrapbooking for Beginners
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: DCWV, Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: Erin Madsen

DCWV has been an award-winning leader in the scrapbooking industry and we are proud to announce our new digital line, 300 dpi! Our innovative and user-friendly class will teach the basic concepts of digital scrapbooking. Create your own digital page with the software provided & created by DCWV to take your scrapbooking to the next level!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Laptop computer with any version of Photoshop Elements installed, computer mouse
Workshop Category: Digital Scrapbooking
W0802 - Makin's Clay Mixed Media Collage
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Makin's USA
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Butler and Sue Kelsey

Express yourself by making a beautiful piece of art featuring Makin's Clay® , The No-Bake Polymer Clay® . This class will be working with Makin's® Texture Sheets and the Makin's® Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder® . This class will explore ways to make your own masterpiece out of common items found in your studio.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W0803 - Make Healthy Fun!
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fee Creations
INSTRUCTOR: Joan Fee

Make Healthy Fun! is creative projects to get your family to exercise, eat healthy, and unplug without them knowing it. Fun projects include 'Purse'onal Garden where you learn to sponge paint and plant a garden in a purse. Make cool marbles from cornstarch and glue for hours of fun and raid your kitchen cupboards to create an amazing bubble cards.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Green Crafting
W0804 - Soda Can What?! Upcycled Crafts
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $45.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Flores Tanis Studio
INSTRUCTOR: Carmen Flores-Tanis

In this class you'll apply traditional jewelry techniques such as wirewrapping to recycled or inexpensive materials including soda cans, coffee sleeves, and buttons to create a colorful corsage and bouquet of spinning pinwheels. Soda cans are so pretty so don't just throw them away - make something cool out of them!! Fee includes $25 tool kit and materials.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Green Crafting
W0805 - Juliet Find True Love with a Scrapbook Page
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: S.E.I.
INSTRUCTOR: Valorie Stokes

Make a charming double page layout that is feminine and full of photos, using SEI's sweetest line yet, Juliette. Use fold up and fold out techniques to create what is sure to be one of your favorite scrapbook layouts! Free gift and prizes for every student! 

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive, bone folder, pencil, corner rounder, and standard scrapbooking supplies
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0806 - Purple Cows Freestyle Acrylic Mini Album
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Purple Cows, Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: Vennita Wilson

Purple Cows has left their Design Team Coordinator out of the corral to come show you how to use the #6045 Freestyle Mouse Tool Kit to create a fun mini album out of clear acrylic! Vennita Wilson will give you written, step by step instruction in your class kit, that is valued at over $70.00 retail. Attendees will be able to use different decorative blades to create this stadium style mini book - perfect for getting Mickey's autograph too!

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0807 - Mini Album Madness
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: ScrapbookStyles.com
INSTRUCTOR: Jill Miller

Get ready to run with this mad dash mini-album marathon. Bring your scissors and your sweat band because we'll be running superfast to create four 6x6 albums in just two hours. There's more than meets the eye with multiple interior pages and artistic accents throughout. Sign up now as this class is sure to sell out at lightning speed.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: adhesive (glue dots and/or double stick tape) and scissors.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0808 - Zentangle - Hot New Trend!
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Design Originals
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne McNeill

Zentangle turns doodles into artistic design while reducing stress and improving focus. This relaxing process can be done anywhere and no 'artistic' talent is needed. Embellish cards, journals, scrapbooks, home décor, and clothing. There is really no limit to creativity. Suzanne McNeill CZT shares the simple steps to Zentangle. We'll make an attractive home decor piece...a mask decorated with Zentangles.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: All materials will be provided.
Workshop Category: Home Décor
W0809 - Learn to Quilt
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Damour

Quilting is a craft that delivers the most fun you can have. Join Pam, the Decorating Diva, as she teaches you the fundamentals of piecing, cutting and quilting, while sharing her favorite shortcut techniques. Make this quilted piece, which can be used as a wall hanging, placemat or pillow. Finish your project using one of Pam's fabulous mitering techniques.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $25 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0810 - Double Green Shopping Bag
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Janet Pray

Learn to sew "without pins"! Bring two pair of old jeans and transform them into a usable grocery bag that's not only stylish but earth-friendly and practical. This bag is so much fun to create you will no doubt go home to make many more.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $10 kit in the classroom, cash only please. Includes pattern, thread, and jeans needle.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Two pair of old blue jeans, a pair of fabric scissors if you have them
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0901 - UniquelyGreen - Earth Safe Finishes Technique Book
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Earth Safe Finishes
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Butler and Nancy Burkhart

Hands on class to learn Mixed Media Techniques using the VOC free product line of Earth Safe Finishes. Compile a reference Book of Techniques where these green products are shown to create ART for home or studio teaching workshops. Only product line in the United States that manufacturers products like these. Unique, fun, and exciting. Join us!!!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials
W0902 - Effervesce
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Donna Downey, LLC
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Downey

Traditional scrapbooking with a fabric twist of color, texture, and layers of fun. You will learn painting techniques, fabric applique and design concepts while transforming a blank canvas into a unique page of memory art.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Heat gun, needle & thread (white or light), Aileen's or Beacon tacky glue, spray bottle, 1/2" - 1" brush, rag (to get dirty), big bite or eyelet setting tools
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0903 - Fresh Flower Arranging - Fun & Elegant
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $60.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Flower Duet
INSTRUCTOR: Casey Coleman Schwartz and Kit Coleman Wertz

Learn professional florist secrets from Flower Duet. You'll learn three different designs and take home a stunning centerpiece you create. Flower Duet provides flowers, supplies, tips to purchase the freshest flowers, instructions on how to make cut flowers last a long time and the confidence to "Duet Yourself" and make many more flower arrangements on your own.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Floral/Seasonal
W0904 - Bamboo & Corel Painter Essentials 4
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Me Too Mommy
INSTRUCTOR: Lynne Becker

Create works of art from your images and pictures. Use Bamboo Fun and Corel Painter and have more options than ever before to enhance, stylize, and create a new feel for your photos. In addition to crop, clean, enhance, blur, dodge; learn to auto-paint like Monet. All from your pen tablet. No equipment required, participants receive instructional materials at class.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Digital Scrapbooking
W0905 - Easy Clutch
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Linda McGehee

Venture into sewing and learn basic sewing techniques while creating a handy clutch. Insert a zipper the simple way, miter the corners the easy way, and bind the upper edge with decorative stitches. This bag is easy, practical and fun to make!
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $9 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0906 - Learn to Sew - Table Runner
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Donna Babylon

Don't worry if you've never touched a sewing machine in your life. Home Decorating expert, Donna Babylon, author of "Decorating Sewlutions - Learn to Sew While You Decorate Your Home" will walk you through all of the steps to complete this fabulous table runner. Bring your enthusiasm and learn easy sewing techniques to make this beautiful project.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $15 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W0907 - Watercolor for Smarties
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $45.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Showcase Art Center
INSTRUCTOR: Colette Pitcher

The author of "Watercolor for Dummies" Wiley publishing, Colette Pitcher will share secrets to controlling what you may think is an uncontrollable medium. You will leave with a completed painting, all the supplies to do it again, and the inspiration to paint more!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials
W0908 - Outdoors Interactive Scrapbook Pages
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Outdoors and More
INSTRUCTOR: John Butler

Scrapbook pages are meant to be relived after they are finished! Have fun with memories again with interactive scrapbook pages! This class teaches how to use Outdoors and More’s new Moving Memories and Foto Flaps and how these new ideas can add a fun dimension of interactivness to scrapbooks! Moving Memories are the only moving and spinning pages around and Foto Flaps add fun “hidden doors” to any layout; both make it possible to easily add many pictures to a single layout. Participants will leave with multiple completed scrapbook layouts about outdoors, hiking, and camping themes, and paper, accents and tons of ideas for more.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0909 - Tri-fold Techniques and Twists
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: ScrapbookStyles.com
INSTRUCTOR: Jill Miller

Layered elements and faux finish techniques make these four tri-folds a treat for those craving simple construction with creative twists and turns. Join us as we create a faux leather rustic album with inks, distressed tabletop flip photo frame, romantic red rose album and layered vellum mini satchel. Each tri-fold comes complete with coordinating muslin fabric bag and gift tag.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: adhesive (glue dots and/or double stick tape) and scissors
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0910 - Silk Scarf - Dyeing with Markers!
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Design Originals
INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne McNeill

An exciting way to decorate fabric (silk, cotton, lace). This fun process is easy to do at home and no 'artistic' talent is needed. Colorize silk scarves, paintings, coffee filters, ATCs, and quilts. There is really no limit to creativity. Suzanne McNeill shares valuable steps for dyeing with markers. We'll make a one-of-a-kind boutique wearable...a silk scarf.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: All materials will be provided.
Workshop Category: Fashion Crafting
W1001 - Mobius Scarf with a Twist
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Janet Pray

The Moebius scarf is the "hot" new fashion accessory. Be on top of the trends while you have fun and learn to sew. You will pick up tips like how to best handle the fabric while using the sewing machine, why the correct needle and thread make a difference and much more. Janet will also share many tips on "today's" sewing techniques and answer your questions.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $10 kit in the classroom, cash only please. Kit includes pre-cut scarf fabrics.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Sewing
W1002 - Learn to Sew - Baby's Bib
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: National Sewing Council
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Kreiling

This class will teach how to sew a baby's bib made of two fabrics and trimmed with rick-rack and finished off with bias tape for the neck edge and ties.
NOTE: This class requires the additional purchase of a $6 kit in the classroom, cash only please.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Please bring scissors if you have them
Workshop Category: Sewing
W1101 - Design Your Own Custom Valance
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $60.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: The Decorating Diva
INSTRUCTOR: Pam Damour

When making a custom top treatment, the scary part is always where to start! Using Pam Damour's unique system for designing and cutting out window treatments, you'll learn how to design a window treatment, how to cut it out. Bring photos or magazine clipping of top treatments you'd like to make, and Pam will walk you through the process.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Home Décor
W1102 - Sealed with a Kiss!
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Scrap Tiffany
INSTRUCTOR: Tiffany Haller and the ScrapTiffany Design Team

Join the designers of Scrap Tiffany to make this fun mini album using the newest line from Pink Paislee. You'll make a 6x6 valentine album with acrylic and chipboard pages, as well as learn some very unique ways to add pages. We'll embellish with pocket and tags, and you will learn some great ways to add texture and dimension to your book.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Your favorite Adhesive
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1103 - Grande Baroque Bead
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $70.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY:
INSTRUCTOR: Leslee Frumin

This fabulous, elegant woven bead is created with Crystallized™ Swarovski Elements (pearls and crystals) and Japanese seed beads. Wear it on a chain, string it or weave a necklace for it. The color possibilities are limitless. It is quick and fun to do! Your friends will want these too! Full color instructions and color choices provided in class. Bring your magnifiers and be ready to have fun!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Magnifiers and scissors
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W1104 - Acrylic Painting for Smarties
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $45.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Showcase Art Center
INSTRUCTOR: Colette Pitcher

The author of "Acrylic Painting for Dummies", Wiley Publishing, Colette Pitcher will share secrets to using the most diverse medium invented. Acrylic is the newest medium in the fin arts realm and gives artists more choices and control than ever to produce exactly what their heart desires.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials
W1105 - Customize Your Card Album
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Judikins
INSTRUCTOR: Stefanie Girard

Put your personal touch on a Card Album specifically designed to store, gently bind and display your cherished greeting cards that you've received or made. Crafters will get their groove on with Judikins stamps, inks, and glazes along with Sizzix dies using beautiful papers and embellishments from Creativity Inc.'s Autumn Leaves Collection. Taught by Stefanie Girard author of Sweater Surgery.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, glue
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1106 - Zenspirations Patterned Borders & Monograms
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Sakura
INSTRUCTOR: Joanne Fink

Join master calligrapher Joanne Fink as she demonstrates Zenspirations™ creative pattern techniques and monogram designs. Participants will create and decorate unique, patterned, frameable monograms using Strathmore acid-free drawing paper and Sakura's rich black Pigma Microns®, Metallic and Stardust Gelly Roll®.
Workshop fee includes handouts and supplies (pad of Strathmore paper, 2 Microns®, 3 Metallic and Stardust Gelly Roll®).

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials
W1107 - Bead Landing - Bella Boho Necklace & Earrings
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Michaels - Bead Landing®
INSTRUCTOR: June Beach

Colorful, fun, & total Bohemian! Come join Michaels Bead Landing® Designer & Crystallized Swarovski Elements Ambassador, June Beach to learn a variety of jewelry techniques while creating a necklace and earrings set from Michaels Bead Landing® Collection - Bella Boho. You will love the playful colors of fuschia, turquoise, gold, & green mixed together when your jewelry is complete.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Jewelry pliers, round nose pliers, & wire cutter
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W1108 - Power of Positivity Love Shrine
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: iLoveToCreate
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Cano-Murillo

Ready to infuse your life with some heartful inspiration? Under the instruction of Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, you will make a vibrant, glittery love shrine dedicated to whatever aspect of your life you want. Whether it is love, career, travel, pets, family, or food - the goal is to make a happy focal point that will always bring a smile to your face. All supplies are included, but students are encouraged to bring personal pictures and mementos. Kathy will also share her favorite ideas for turning dreams and ideas into reality!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Optional: Personal photos and mementos
Workshop Category: Indie-Crafting
W1202 - Fiskateer Garden Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: Angela Daniels and Cheryl Waters

Join Fiskars' 5 lead crafting ambassadors, The Lead Fiskateers, as you learn to create 5 different flower projects. You will use a variety of paper fabric, embellishments along with many of Fiskars top selling crafting tools to create flowers for home decor, jewelry, & papercraft projects.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Floral/Seasonal
W1203 - Goddess Within
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Creative Souls
INSTRUCTOR: Heather Morrow

In this workshop, we will decoupage an 8" female form using decoupatch paper and other embellishments. Artist Heather Morrow will guide you to create a work of art inspired by your own vision. Each participant will be provided with the necessary supplies; however, you are welcome to bring any objects or embellishments to add to your work (or share).

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials
W1204 - Metal Embossing/Repujado
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $60.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Mercart USA
INSTRUCTOR: Magdalena Muldoon

Students will learn the basic techniques of traditional metal embossing, outlining, embossing and applying textures and backgrounds. They will also learn how to trace, adhere, antique and add color to their metal projects.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, acrylic or cutting board, tape
Workshop Category: Metal Embossing
W1205 - Finish Line Scrapbooking
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $60.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Big Picture Scrapbooking
INSTRUCTOR: Stacy Julian

Join Stacy Julian, founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking, in this fun and fast-paced workshop that will exercise your mind and creative spirit. As your personal scrapbook trainer, Stacy will push you past common hurdles in scrapbooking by sharing her top "performance-enhancing tips" and time saving approaches. You are guaranteed to cross the finish line with a completed mini-album and an energized outlook! Stacy has taught this course to thousands of people in countries all over the world. Our sponsors will provide the album, all the paper you need and a few extra goodies as well.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: 25-45 4x6 photos from any event or time period, paper trimmer, small scissors, tape runner style photo adhesive, dimensional adhesive (i.e., glue dots), one or two black journaling pens, 50 small (black) embellishments.
Note: Students who do not bring 4x6 photos will not be able to participate in this class
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1206 - Crystal Lace
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $75.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY:
INSTRUCTOR: Leslee Frumin

These beautiful sparkling medallions can be used to create earrings, necklaces or bracelets. The color possibilities are endless using Crystallized™ Swarovski Elements (pearls and crystals) and Japanese seed beads. In class learn to create the medallions for a pair of earrings. Add your own earring hoops or purchase a pair from the instructor. Full color instructions and color choices provided in class. Bring your magnifiers and be ready to have fun!

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Magnifiers and scissors
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W1207 - Ancient Art of Wheat Weaving
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Wheat Goddesses
INSTRUCTOR: David Beattie and Cora Hendershot

You will make a spectacular Celtic Cross using the traditional craft of weaving wheat. The wheat will be pre-soaked and you will learn two weaves: a round 4 straw weave and a flat 3 straw weave. Materials supplied will be: black-bearded wheat, flax sinnew, and a 5"ring. Project kits will also be available.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, ruler
Workshop Category: Green Crafting
W1208 - One Stroke Painting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $65.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Dewberry Designs, Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: April Numamoto

Come join us for a lesson in One Stroke Painting. The simple, quick & easy technique that shades, highlights, & blends all in one stroke of your brush. Leave with a handpainted project that you won't believe you painted yourself.

Level of Difficulty: All Levels
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Arts and Art Materials