March
Creative Cards – Stylish Spring
Monday, March 15 at 10:30 AM -- $14 Instructor: Alissa
Celebrate spring in style! In this month's Creative Cards class, we'll create four stylish cards with the beautiful and happy colors of spring. Not only will we create an Easter card (other sentiments will be available if you wish to substitute), but we'll also make three other cheerful cards perfect for any occasion. 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 paper crafted cards, detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples.
Introduction to Stamping
Monday, March 15 at 6:30 PM -- $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 along with a 12 page tag booklet with samples of all the techniques you have learned in class.
Creative Cards – Stylish Spring
Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 PM -- $14 Instructor: Alissa
Celebrate spring in style! In this month's Creative Cards class, we'll create four stylish cards with the beautiful and happy colors of spring. Not only will we create an Easter card (other sentiments will be available if you wish to substitute), but we'll also make three other cheerful cards perfect for any occasion. 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 paper crafted cards, detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples.
Crafty Wallets
Friday, March 19 at 6:30 PM -- $17 Instructor: Kimm
Need a super cute idea for a gift holder? In this class with Kimm you will learn fun stamping techniques to create adorable gift holders for both the guys and gals. Class participants will learn techniques for creating different faux surfaces, assembly of the gift holders and complete a mini purse and two wallets... all with paper and ink! Perfect for holding gift cards, small gifts, note holders or even wallet sized photos! Reproducible patterns will also be provided to take home. In addition to your standard class kit, please bring ¼” red line tape and a bone folder.
Candy Crop – Saturday, March 20 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM -- $7
Join us for our Candy Crop! There will be plenty of soda and candy at this crop. 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!
Copic Beyond the Basics – Barn Mini Scenes
Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 PM -- $27 Instructor: Kimm
Yearning for the warmth of summer? Building your Copic coloring skills? You’ll want to participate in this workshop with Kimm! This Copic Beyond the Basics workshop features a pair of beautifully drawn flower and barn mini scenes by Impression Obsession. Class participants will work on Copic marker techniques, shading skills, exercises to improve blending ability and layering colors across color groups. Kimm shares her step-by-step coloring strategies for this pair of exquisite images so you’ll be confident in your final results. Finished images will be nicely mounted and ready to display or frame. Please note: This class is workshop length and limited to 8 participants to allow for more personalized tutoring with Kimm. A color list of markers used in class will be provided in advance (Kimm highly recommends bringing your markers).
Scrapbooking 101
Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 PM -- $10 Instructor: Liz
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.
Daytime Candy Crop – Wednesday, March 24 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- $5
Join us for our Candy Crop! There will be plenty of soda and candy at this crop. 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
QuicKutz Klub Meeting
Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 PM & Friday, March 26 at 11:00 AM
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 with other fellow QuicKutz junkies. We host many swaps and give back to the community through donating cards to nursing homes and our Nation’s troops. Sound like something that might interest you? Call the store for more details and get involved today!
Literally Stamping with Lenore – Sensational Spring Stamps
Saturday, March 27 at 10:30 AM -- $14 Instructor: Lenore
Join us and make 4 fun cards for the upcoming springtime "holidays". St. Patty's, Mothers day, Easter, and more! Have these great reproduce-able cards on hand for the busiest time of year. All levels are welcome; we will be doing special techniques such as Braying, Emboss Resist, and even making our own patterned paper! You'll be sure to keep using these universal cards for the months to come. As always you will have a variety of sentiments to choose from, so the creativity is endless, all you need is paper snips and some glue!
Cross Over Book
Saturday, March 27 at 1:30 PM -- $14 Instructor: Cheryl
You will love making this fun and easy book. Join Cheryl as she leads you through the construction of this unique cross over book. Cheryl will have you stamping, painting pages for backgrounds and even making your own paper beads for embellishing this beautiful cross over book. Please note: Along with your basic tool kit, please bring a paper piercer if you have one.
April
Candy Crop – Friday, April 2 from 5:00 PM –
11:00 PM -- $7
Join us
for our Candy Crop! There will be plenty
of soda and candy at this crop. 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!
Everything But The
Kitchen Sink - Mini Book
Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 PM -- $18
Instructor: Chelsea
Have you
felt uninspired lately but want to get those creative juices flowing again?
Join Chelsea for a truly unique mini book class that will bring together all of
the techniques that you have grown to love.
From acrylic and chipboard to envelopes and cardboard, this mini book
has everything but the kitchen sink! Perfect for almost all photos, the mini book
has a classic color palette to allow for some unusual materials and techniques.
Grab your class tool kits and get ready for a class that will push your limits
on paper crafting! In addition to your basic supplies, please bring glue dots and a strong
liquid adhesive.
Introduction to Copic
Markers
Friday, April 9 at 6:30 PM -- $15 Instructor: Kimm
Introduction to Copic
Marker class covers all the basics you need to know about your Copic Markers!
You will love how easy Copic Markers are to use and the professional results
you can achieve! In this Introduction to
Copic Markers class, Kimm teaches the basics of caring for your markers,
explains the Copic color system and how to select the best papers and inks to
use with your markers. Class participants learn basic techniques to blend and
shade effortlessly. Introduction to Copic Markers is perfect for those curious
about this great coloring product, wanting to try the markers before a purchase
or are new to Copic markers. *** As a special bonus to the
students taking this class, Eclectica 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.
Saturday Night Layouts
(SNL) – ALL NEW LAYOUTS
Saturday, April 10 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM --
$29 Instructors: Rhonda & 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, Rhonda and Liz. They are ready to lead you through eight (8)
12 x 12 pages, which consist of 4 single 12x12 page layouts & 2 double
12x12 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! Themes this month include: Travel, Friends,
Be Unique, April Showers, Mom and Family.
Literally Stamping
with Lenore April Showers Bring …
Babies!
Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 PM -- $14
Instructor: Lenore
This month
with Literally Stamping with Lenore, we will be making 4 cards catered to those
friends and family members who are expecting or just had a little one join the
family. We will use several techniques including: basic COPIC coloring,
Flowersoft, as well as an "inchie" inspired design! All you need is
paper snips and glue/adhesive. This class will have fun easy additions to your
card collections that you can make again and again for friends and family. Please note: Unfortunately this class cannot be made into
a kit.
"Sentiments for Mother" Double-Swing Chipboard
book
Monday, April 12 at 6:30 PM --
$17 Instructor: Skye
It flips to
the left, it flips to the right, and each flip exposes a new twist on mix 'n
match sentiments. This Gatefold album bound on both sides with the
Bind-it-All system was custom-designed by Skye. It features the
new Lush line by My Mind's Eye in pink and blue. With flocked paper, matching
ribbons, and flowers, this album is sure to please. The mix 'n match sentiments
are suitable for a book that's given to your mother, your grown daughter,
or a fabulous mom friend. Watch for the sample in the store! In addition to your basic supply kit, please bring a
glue stick or other adhesive for adhering paper to chipboard.
Mom’s Menu Board
Tuesday, April 13 at 6:30 PM -- $20 Instructor: Alissa
Keep
track of what's for dinner, your grocery list or notes to the family on this
altered wooden chalkboard! A perfect Mother's Day gift for the women in your
life... or for yourself! This large menu board (approximately 11x14") can
either hang on the wall or sit in a plate stand on the counter. Altered with
kitchen-appropriate papers and embellishments, it's sure to kick your kitchen
decor up a notch! Even if you've never "altered" before, this
is the perfect class to get your feet wet, but will thrill papercrafters of all
levels. In addition to your basic tool kit, please bring a bottle of
matte Mod Podge and a foam brush (necessary for kitchen splatter proofing)!
Daytime Candy Crop – Wednesday,
April 14 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM -- $5
Join us for our Candy Crop!
There will be plenty of soda and candy at this crop. 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.
Fast
Formulas for Fabulous Pages
Thursday, April 15 at 6:30 PM -- $15 Instructor:
Liz
With
warmer weather just around the corner, are you ready to get more from every
scrapbooking minute you have? Then you won’t want to miss this class. Liz will
guide you through the process of using three formulas (sketches) to create some
truly unique pages. You’ll leave class with three photo-ready layouts, instructions,
and new skills for creating fabulous pages at home. Once you scrapbook using
the formula method, you'll be amazed at how productive even the most limited
time can become. And remember the pages may not take a lot of time, but they’re
definitely not short on creativity!
Copic Beyond the Basics – Soft Roses
Saturday,
April 17 at 1:30 PM -- $25
Instructor: Kimm
Celebrate
an important woman in your life by giving her beauty made from the heart. A
delicate rose image by Impression Obsession becomes the main focal point for
this wonderfully layered and embellished card. In this workshop, class
participants learn how to do each technique to complete this gorgeous 5x7 card.
Kimm will guide you through creating the backgrounds and coloring the main
image with Copic markers. Kimm will share coloring strategies and help each
participant with shading, contouring and highlighting their beautiful rose
image. Participants will go home with their
completed artwork (suitable for framing if desired) along with a spare image
for further practice.
Please
note: This class is limited to 8 students to offer more personal tutoring
and assistance with Kimm. This class is suitable for any copic user who has
attended the Intro to Copic class. A list of Copic markers used will be
available before class.
Copic Beyond the Basics – Soft Roses
Sunday,
April 18 at 2:00 PM -- $25
Instructor: Kimm
Celebrate
an important woman in your life by giving her beauty made from the heart. A
delicate rose image by Impression Obsession becomes the main focal point for
this wonderfully layered and embellished card. In this workshop, class
participants learn how to do each technique to complete this gorgeous 5x7 card.
Kimm will guide you through creating the backgrounds and coloring the main
image with Copic markers. Kimm will share coloring strategies and help each
participant with shading, contouring and highlighting their beautiful rose
image. Participants will go home with their
completed artwork (suitable for framing if desired) along with a spare image
for further practice.
Please
note: This class is limited to 8 students to offer more personal tutoring
and assistance with Kimm. This class is suitable for any copic user who has
attended the Intro to Copic class. A list of Copic markers used will be
available before class.
Creative Cards – Celebrate
Good Times
Monday, April 19 at 10:30 AM -- $14
Instructor: Alissa
It's
time to celebrate good times! We'll add four celebratory cards to your stash in
this month's Creative Cards class. You'll create a card perfect for a wedding
or anniversary, a darling baby card, a "hat's off" card for a
graduate or special achievement, and another mixed use congratulatory card will
round out the group. 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 paper crafted cards,
detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples.
Creative Cards – Celebrate
Good Times
Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 PM -- $14
Instructor: Alissa
It's
time to celebrate good times! We'll add four celebratory cards to your stash in
this month's Creative Cards class. You'll create a card perfect for a wedding
or anniversary, a darling baby card, a "hat's off" card for a
graduate or special achievement, and another mixed use congratulatory card will
round out the group. 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 paper crafted cards,
detailed instructions and a color photograph of the samples.
Scrapbooking 101
Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 PM -- $10
Instructor: Liz
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.
St Jude 24-Hour Crop
Friday, April 23 at
5:00 PM till Saturday, April 24 at 5:00 PM -- $65 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 papercrafting
supplies great for scrapbooking, card making or altered projects, along with
lots of other perks. A portion of your crop fee will go directly to St
Jude Children’s Research Hospital and you are more than welcome to collect
additional donations from family and friends. Bring all your supplies and
we will provide you with plenty of work 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 art supplies and enjoy 24 hours of creative
time. We will provide you with dinner on Friday and breakfast and lunch
on Saturday. You are welcome to bring snacks to keep your energy level
going. We’ll have drawings for prizes
and plenty of fun. If you can only support one cause a year, please consider
this one.
Introduction to
Stamping
Monday,
April 26 at 6:30 PM -- $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, along with a 12-page tag booklet with labeled samples of all
the techniques you have learned in class.
Little Vintage Book
Tuesday, April
27 at 6:30 PM -- $16
Instructor: Cheryl
This little
vintage book would make a great gift or simply set it on your coffee table for
a show piece. The book is made from small wood frames. We will be using Utee in
the melting pot, glass beads, ribbon, and more. There will be quotes, sayings
or simple words available for your use or you may bring your own. I suggest that you print them on a light
beige cardstock, vellum or a vintage type paper. The book pages measure
approximately 3 x 3, so consider that you may have to tear some of your saying
apart when printing yours at home. This is a class full of technique and style,
a must to take! Please note: In addition to your basic supplies, please bring pop dots,
mini dots and a distresser (if you have one).
QuicKutz Klub Meeting
Wednesday,
April 28 at 11:00 AM & Thursday, April 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 with other fellow QuicKutz junkies. We host many swaps and give back to the
community through donating cards to nursing homes and our Nation’s troops. Sound like something that might interest you? Call the store for more details and get
involved today!
