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W0101 - Punch Happy
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: McGill Inc.
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Opiela

Do you love your existing punches? Are you interested in seeing the new generation of punches that create multiple layers and fun embossed designs? This class will truly make you punch happy when you learn fun new ways to create fresh new styles of embellishments, and borders for your 12x12 scrapbook page and card designs. You will take home 4 finished pages and the ability to create two finished cards with the new techniques and product used in this class.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Paper trimmer, adhesive, scissors, pop-up adhesive
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0102 - SLICE 101 – Six Cards in an Hour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Making Memories
INSTRUCTOR(s): Jen Allen, Marianne Willes & Amy Brown

Join Making Memories for a fun and informative class completely revolved around Making Memories’ SLICE Cordless Digital Designer™. If you’ve ever wondered how the die cutting machine works, this is the class for you! We will cover all the beginner basics while creating a handful of beautiful cards to use for a variety of occasions. You will use the latest product from Making Memories including Panorama, Pitter Patter and Flutter. Join us for an hour of inspiration & fun.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: We will provide all the SLICE machines and accessories you will need for the class. Please bring basic scrapbook supplies: trimmer, adhesive, foam squares, scissors, ruler, pencil, stapler.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0201 - Knitting With Wire & Beads
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Terri's Yarns and Crafts
INSTRUCTOR: Ava Green

Learn how to knit with wire and beads! One earring style is a flat rectangle attached to a french hook. The second style forms the knitting into a tube to make a circle that is then attached to a hook. The materials kit includes the wire, beads, jump rings, and french hooks for 2 pair of earrings along with pliers and double pointed knitting needles (a $25 retail value).

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Needlework
W0202 - Rubber Stamping Techniques & Beyond
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Gail Green Licensing & Design
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Green

Explore the inky world of rubber stamps with author/columnist & illustrator Gail Green. Complete a variety of projects while learning easy rubber stamping, marker blending & inky techniques for card making, scrapbooking & more. Projects include note cards, ATC's & more using Impression Obsession's new Sweet PETatoes® stamps and Tombow markers with adhesives, embellishments, ink, etc. Learn important techniques & tips to guarantee success for all skill levels--including 3-D & faux watercolor!

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, Baby Wipes or Rag and Stamp Cleaner
Workshop Category: Rubber Stamping
W0301 - Pottery Glazed Functional Mugs!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  Price: $35.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Thrown Elements Pottery
INSTRUCTOR(s): Andi Ruhl, Natalie Steinmetz & Ed Hirsch

Free your inner artist while mastering the art of applying, blending and layering pottery glazes to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Experiment with basic design principles, stencils and free-form drawing to make your masterpiece a reflection of your own style. The result will be a high-end looking, earthenware coffee mug. Once fired in our kilns, your work of art will be functional and food safe!

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Pottery
W0401 - Copic Techniques Class
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Copic
INSTRUCTOR: Jennie Lin Black

Copic Technique Class: All levels welcome. We will all work together in a Copic Techniques workbook specially made for this class. We will learn how to select colors that blend well together, paper selection, basic blending, feathering, backgrounds, highlighting, shading, correcting with the blender pen and so much more. This is an extremely informative hands on class that is very beneficial to everyone wanting to learn more about Copic markers. We will also get to play with the Copic Air Brush System! Required workbook/kit will be available for purchase in the classroom for an additional $10.00 - Workbook has additional images to continue practicing at home.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Please bring a Copic Blender pen. In addition, you are welcome to bring your own markers or share our class sets. Be sure to have your name on all personal items including your markers.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0501 - Pop it up with Post-it Brand!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: 3M Post-It® Brand Craft Paper
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Opiela

The new Post-it® brand repositionable craft paper will change the way you create. Learn new and revolutionary ways to create page popping embellishments, borders, and techniques using Post-it brand self-adhesive repositionable paper. Paper that will allow you to stamp, emboss, embellish, punch and print all in one and mistake free – finally! Endorsed by Cricut®, these papers will take your creativity to a whole new level. Take home over $50 worth of product!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Paper trimmer - adhesive is supplied.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W0602 - Artist Trading Card Bonanza!
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: C&T Publishing
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Fulmer

Includes a kit valued at $10 to make 2-3 artist trading cards using papers, Lutradur® Mixed Media Sheets, & Timtex® Stiff Interfacing. Learn mixed-media techniques using paints, mediums, collage & more. We can swap ATCs too! Follow the sample model designs, or create your own. Enough materials left over to make a few more ATCs at home.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Paper trimmer, scissors, craft glue
Workshop Category: Arts and Materials
W0603 - From Trash to Treasure
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Gail Green Licensing & Design
INSTRUCTOR: Gail Green

Discover new ways to recycle, reuse & repurpose by combining easy faux finishing techniques and environmentally-friendly craft materials with common, everyday "throw-away" items. Complete a variety of projects using Earth Safe paints/varnish, no-mess Glue Dots , JHB buttons, gems & more. Learn how to create the look of distressed metal, faux marbling & more on a variety of surfaces including plastic, glass, metal, & wood. All ages & skill levels!

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors, Baby Wipes or Rag and Stamp Cleaner
Workshop Category: Green Crafting
W0701 - Felted Flowers from Recycled Wool Felt
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $40.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Feltwerker
INSTRUCTOR: Denise Handwerker

Learn to make different felted flowers from recycled wool felt. Cut and sew beautiful flowers with gorgeous felt from recycled sweaters. Recycled Felt, pin back and sewing supplies will be provided. Participants will learn about creating wool felt, get ideas on how to work with felt, and instructions for making flower pins. Basic sewing skills, no special stitches.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Bring sharp scissors for fine cutting (like Ginghers 5" knife edged sewing or craft scissors), thimble, cheaters for threading needles!
Workshop Category: Indie-Crafting
W0702 - Funky Junk!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Westcott
INSTRUCTOR: Marisa Pawelko

This workshop features award winning craft techniques of celebrity crafter Marisa Pawelko of Modern Surrealist LLC. Learn how to easily create one of a kind upcycled jewelry and gift boxes out of things you most likely already have lying around your house! GO GREEN and SAVE GREEN with these fabulous projects! Easy and fun for all ages! You'll receive tools worth a $20 value!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Bring your imagination and a few recyclables including: plastic bottles, juice cartons, bottle tops and glass jars.
Workshop Category: Indie-Crafting
W0802 - Makin's Clay Mini Book
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Makin's USA
INSTRUCTOR(s): Ann Butler & Sue Kelsey

In this workshop we will be making a funky Mini Clay Book featuring Makin's Clay®, The No-Bake Polymer Clay®. During this workshop we will review tips and techniques when using Makin's® Texture Sheets and Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder®. This is an excellent workshop for anyone interested in learning more about the broad application and usages of Makin's Clay®, and explore ways to create your own masterpiece.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: General Crafts
W0901 - Friday Night Fun With The Fiskateers
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Fiskars
INSTRUCTOR(s): Angela Daniels, Rebecca Peck, Cheryl Waters & Tami Bayer

Join Lead Fiskateers Angela, Rebecca, Cheryl and Tami for a Friday night filled with Fiskars, Fun, and Fantastic wearable art! Learn how to use Fiskars tools and other papercrafting supplies to make four different pendants that can be used for jewelry and/or embellishments for scrapbooking, card-making and home decor projects. We will use stamps, inks, punches, the Fiskars craft drill and of course those famous Fiskars scissors, along with other crafting supplies.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Fashion Crafting
W0902 - No Seams, No Finishing!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Terri's Yarns and Crafts
INSTRUCTOR: Ava Green

Create a sweater for a 12" bear from the neck down with no seams. The sweater used in this workshop teaches everything needed to do a sweater for any size human. You'll learn to knit with double pointed needles, slanted increases, casting in mid row, and picking up stitches. The material kit consists of the pattern, worsted weight yarn, double pointed needles, stitch markers, stitch holders, a yarn needle and scissors (a $25 retail value). You must know how to knit.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Needlework
W0903 - Copic Techniques Class
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Copic
INSTRUCTOR: Jennie Lin Black

Copic Technique Class: All levels welcome. We will all work together in a Copic Techniques workbook specially made for this class. We will learn how to select colors that blend well together, paper selection, basic blending, feathering, backgrounds, highlighting, shading, correcting with the blender pen and so much more. This is an extremely informative hands on class that is very beneficial to everyone wanting to learn more about Copic markers. We will also get to play with the Copic Air Brush System! Required workbook/kit will be available for purchase in the classroom for an additional $10.00 - Workbook has additional images to continue practicing at home.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Please bring a Copic Blender pen. In addition, you are welcome to bring your own markers or share our class sets. Be sure to have your name on all personal items including your markers.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1001 - SLICE Panorama Gatefold Album
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Making Memories
INSTRUCTOR(s): Jen Allen, Marianne Willes & Amy Brown

Create this fabulous gatefold album while learning all the insider’s tricks to Making Memories’ SLICE Cordless Digital Designer™. This class will be jam packed with creative and out-of-the-box crafting using the most versatile die cutting machine on the market. We will reveal our most innovative techniques including cutting, mirroring, shadowing, embossing, layering, and piecing on this gorgeous travel themed album. Join us for a time of creative crafting and fun!

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: We will provide all the SLICE machines and accessories you will need for the class. Please bring basic scrapbook supplies: trimmer, adhesive, foam squares, scissors, ruler, pencil, stapler.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1002 - Makin's Clay Mixed Media Collage
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Makin's USA
INSTRUCTOR(s): Ann Butler & Sue Kelsey

In this workshop, we will be making a funky piece of art featuring Makin's Clay®, The No-Bake Polymer Clay®. We will be working with Makin's® Texture Sheets, Mat Board, Mulberry Paper, Vintage Paper, Micro Beads, Magic Mesh and more. We will also work with the Makin's® Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder® so you can see what a useful tool this is for all your creating needs. So come to class and explore ways to make your own masterpiece out of common items found in your studio.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None (Please note FRAME is not included)
Workshop Category: General Crafts
W1003 - Magic Mirror Millefiori Pendants
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Viva Decor-US
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Pavelka

Students will work with several colors of polymer clay to create a complex millefiori cane. Normally a very involved process that requires the use of a pasta machine, Lisa Pavelka will guide participants on how to create a beautifully patterned design using only their hands and an acrylic roller. They'll take a small portion of the finished cane to create a pendant that will be baked in class and take the remaining clay cane home with them to create even more pieces.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W1004 - Knitting A Beaded Bracelet
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Price: $50.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Terri's Yarns and Crafts
INSTRUCTOR: Ava Green

The student will work a variation of standard tubular knitting while incorporating beads into the project. They will learn how to use basic jewelry techniques to finish the ends and attach a clasp. The materials kit includes sport weight yarn, a mix of glass beads, double pointed knitting needles, jump rings, head pins, a clasp, beading needle, scissors and pliers (a $25 retail value). The student must know how to knit and purl.

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Needlework
W1101 - 6 Pages in 60 Minutes
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: GCD Studios “Luxury Made Affordable”
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Opiela

Have you always wanted your pages to look like they took hours to create but secretly you know, only minutes to design? We will give you the latest industry insider tips and how-tos along with the brand new for 2010, time-saving products from GCD Studios that include double-sided printed paper, adhesive-backed printed chipboard, embellishments and more! It's time to release your inner scrapbooking goddess and leave with a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Adhesive, scissors, paper cutter, black ink pad, 6 - 12 photos optional.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1102 - Christmas Crafts!
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: JJ's Craft Club
INSTRUCTOR(s): Julie McGuffee & Jean Kievlan

Create 5 Christmas projects and holiday fun with Julie McGuffee, Host, Scrapbook Memories TV Show and Jean Kievlan, Queen of Quick & Easy crafts. We'll use wood, Smoothfoam™ and felt for a variety of techniques including découpage on wood then embellish with beads, buttons, jewels, ribbon, etc for mixed media ideas. We'll also share the latest information on the newest products and trends. Samples & giveaways!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Please bring scissors, magic tape and a paper trimmer.
Workshop Category: General Crafts
W1103 - Easy Enameling with a Torch
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM  Price: $65.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Macaroni & Glitter
INSTRUCTOR: Steven James

Who knew enameling at home was so easy. No need for a fancy kiln, when your kitchen table and a butane torch is all you need. Yes the same torch you use for creme brulee can be used to create enameled accessories for your home and jewelry for yourself. With enameling the design ideas are endless and the outcomes completely unique every time you fire! At the end of the class, you will have the option of buying a $20 kit to take home and enjoy!

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Students should bring the following with them: Torch, 2 simple backyard bricks, standard size. A pair of safety goggles, small towel for cleaning and a pair of tweezers or a pair of bent nose pliers. Butane torch gas will be supplied.
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making/Glass Crafting
W1201 - Everyday Metal Embossing (Repujado)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $65.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Mercart USA
INSTRUCTOR: Magdalena Muldoon

Students will learn the main techniques of traditional metal embossing: transfer, emboss, outline, antique, cut, adhere, etc. They will also learn how to do fast backgrounds and textures in 3 types of metal and how to do all sorts of projects with stencils, molds, stamps and free hand designs. They will create a book cover or light switch plate and will learn how to emboss leaves and flowers too. All basic materials (tools and metal) will be provided for the class.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: Ruler, tape, cutting board or acrylic.
Workshop Category: Metal Embossing
W1202 - Sizzix Scoreboard Workshop
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Sizzix®
INSTRUCTOR(s): Ann Butler & Sue Kelsey

Come and check out the newest dies from Sizzix® called Eileen Hull's ScoreBoards® Dies which are designed to cut through matboard! We will have all the supplies for you including Earth Safe Finishes, Decorative Papers, Trims and more to create your own unique checkbook cover, business card holder, and memo holder… Big Shot 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
W1203 - Faux Peacock Glass Leaf Pendant
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Viva Decor-US
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Pavelka

Learn to create the look of Dichroic Art Glass to make a stunning detailed leaf pendant. Lisa Pavelka will introduce you to her polymer clay technique that features mixed media applications of layered foil resist patterns. An optional finishing technique will be demonstrated, teaching students how to create a glass-like surface in minutes with resin.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Jewelry Making
W1204 - Cricut Fun with My Pink Stamper
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: My Pink Stamper
INSTRUCTOR: Robyn Cardon

Use the Cricut Expression to make two fun and simple projects: the “Pretty Purse” party favor and “Hip Hop Hooray” everyday card. Learn step-by-step how to create each project and take your Cricut cuts from “okay” to “wow!”. The “Pretty Purse” party favor includes cutting a purse base, layered flower and gift tag on the Cricut. The “Hip Hop Hooray” everyday card involves cutting an intricate central design for the card base. Both projects contain fun embellishments.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1302 - Remix It with the Crochet Fashionistas!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Double Stitch LLC
INSTRUCTOR(s): Monika Simmons & Erika Simmons

Add new life to your favorite T- Shirt by Remixing it! The Double Stitch Twins will show you how to attach simple crochet onto an existing T- Shirt to create a funky and fresh new look and style! With a Tee Shirt, a ball of yarn, a large eye needle, a crochet hook and a dream, you'll be the envy of all your friends. Students will work a simple open weave pattern, in the round, with double crochet. With the DS Twins, add remixing to your crochet fashionista repertoire!

Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
Additional Supplies Needed: Favorite T- Shirt, Size 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0 crochet hook
Workshop Category: Indie-Crafting
W1303 - Found Paper Basketry
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $30.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Natural Beauty at Home
INSTRUCTOR: Janice Cox

Learn to make your own gift baskets out of common household paper materials. You will weave a basket out of yesterday's newspaper and roll a sturdy market basket out of brown paper grocery bags. We will also discuss how to make baskets out of other found materials such as magazine pages, consumer cardboard, plastic and fabric. You can use these baskets as is, or decorate them with crafty embellishments such as paint, glitter, buttons, beads and paper cut-outs.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Green Crafting
W1304 - Cards for a Year
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: Crafter’s Companion
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Opiela

Wouldn’t you love to learn fast, and easy designs for creating cards that look like they take hours to make…cards that will be used for all occasions all year long? Learn how to create your own envelopes and gift boxes too. Take home 6 finished cards, a box and an envelope plus materials for 6 more cards! All new for 2010. Techniques and styles like you have never seen before.

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, pop-up adhesive, paper piercing tool.
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts
W1305 - Holiday Ornaments
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $25.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: JJ's Craft Club
INSTRUCTOR(s): Jean Kievlan & Julie McGuffee

Join Julie McGuffee, Host, Scrapbook Memories TV Show and Jean Kievlan, Queen of Quick & Easy crafts for more holiday fun. Snowmen, Santas, Angels & More will magically appear from wood, felt, glitter and beads to become keepsake ornaments your family will treasure for years. Students will receive all supplies and instructions to create 6 ornaments. We will also share information on new products and trends! Samples & giveaways!

Level of Difficulty: Beginner
Additional Supplies Needed: Scissors and magic tape.
Workshop Category: General Crafts
W1306 - Cricut Fun with My Pink Stamper
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Price: $20.00 Register Now!
SPONSORED BY: My Pink Stamper
INSTRUCTOR: Robyn Cardon

Use the Cricut Expression to make two fun and simple projects: the “Pretty Purse” party favor and “Hip Hop Hooray” everyday card. Learn step-by-step how to create each project and take your Cricut cuts from “okay” to “wow!”. The “Pretty Purse” party favor includes cutting a purse base, layered flower and gift tag on the Cricut. The “Hip Hop Hooray” everyday card involves cutting an intricate central design for the card base. Both projects contain fun embellishments.

Level of Difficulty: All
Additional Supplies Needed: None
Workshop Category: Scrapbooking/Papercrafts