Upcoming Classes: Our April Class Calendar.

Hello April! 

We have some fun and exciting classes scheduled here at Crafts Direct this month! And right now we have at least one spot open in all of the classes we have on the calendar....although I know a few of the classes are certain to fill up and they will probably go fast!

You can check out the full calendar on our Website HERE. I have also included some additional photos and direct links to specific classes below. If you would like to join us for any of our classes please call or stop in to register.

 

Advanced Copic Class: Take your Copic coloring to the next level with a focus on light and shadow. Learn how to use a basic light guide and practice coloring images with light coming from different directions. You should have an understanding of basic techniques using Copic markers and should have taken the Copic Basics class or an equivalent previously. You will complete two cards in this class. 

 

Beading 101: Learn the basics of jewelry making, including how to use some of the beading tools. Complete these two beautiful bracelets while you learn. We provide the materials. 

Beading 201: Take your beading to the next level! In this class you’ll complete this Stars, Stripes & Braids Necklace while you learn  - we provide the materials.

Cake Decorating: Mindy will teach you to create breathtaking icing flowers such as pansies, lilies and the famous Wilton Rose. Throughout the four 2-1/2 hour sessions you will learn the basic principals of cake design, how to make royal icing, parchment bags, flower stems, gum paste and fondant will also be covered. This is an advanced class - you must have taken Course 1, or have prior cake decorating experience to take this class.
This is a four session class & will be held: April 28th, May 5th, 12th & 19th.

Knitting 101: Learn the basics of knitting and finish your very own dishcloth. This class will teach the knit-stitch. All materials are provided.
This is a two-session class: April 9th & 16th

Project Life Workshop: Bring your Project Life album & supplies and join Nicole in the classroom for a couple of hours of uninterrupted scrapbooking.  Nicole will be available to answer questions, show you the latest products and help those who aren’t exactly sure how to get started. This is a free workshop and registration is not required.

Quilt Tutoring: Here at Crafts Direct we would love to assist you in selecting your next quilt projects, with fabrics, patterns, etc. We want to also be the quilt shop that helps you to attain the methods and techniques that we have found that will enable you to create some very wonderful pieces. That is why we are offering this free class the first two Thursdays each month.
Anyone from beginner to expert is welcome. Bring your current quilting project and join us in the classroom! Karen P. our quilting instructor will be available to answer any questions or help you out if needed.

Quilt Venture: Make a fun quilting project during this class. Lunch will be provided from our Coffee Shop. The class will be limited to 10 people, so sign up soon! The pattern is included, but other supplies are not – a supply list is available at Customer Service.

 

Upcoming Classes: Basic Copic Class

Our first Copic Card class of the new year is coming up next week! On Tuesday, January 7th we will be offering our Basic Copic Card class which is the perfect class for anyone who wants to get started with Copic Markers and learn the basics. While you learn the techniques you will also be completing the three cards you see below! We would love to have you join us for this fun and creative class!

Please call or stop in to register if you can make it! (More info on the class can be found HERE.)

Upcoming Classes: Coloring with Copics.

 

We still have a few spots open in our Coloring with Copics class that is scheduled for tomorrow evening from 6-8:30pm. If you have experience using Copic Markers or have taken our Basic Class before this is the right class for you! Please call or stop in to register. You can find more information about the class HERE.

Upcoming Classes: Basic Copic Class

Next week we will once again be offering our Basic Copic Card Class. If you have been wanting to learn more about using Copic Markers this is the place to start! The class will be held on Tuesday, June 4th from 6-8pm. Our instructor Heather will walk you through the steps of learning the basics - plus you will get to leave with three completed cards.

*We do have two additional Copic classes we offer as well (Coloring with Copics and Advanced Copic: Lights & Shadows) for you to continue your Copic learning once you have completed this basic course.

If you can join Heather for the class on the 4th please call or stop in to preregister.

Upcoming Classes: Advanced Copics Class

 
Next week we are offering a brand new Copic class - which will focus on light and shadow - and we still have two spots available if you want to join us! The class is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th from 6-8pm.

Here is the class description:
Take your Copic coloring to the next level with a focus on light and shadow. Learn how to use a basic light guide and practice coloring images with light coming from different directions. You should have an understanding of basic techniques using Copic markers and should have taken the Copic Basics class or an equivalent previously. You will complete two cards in this class.

If you would like to join us please call or stop in to register. You can find more information about this class (and our full class calendar) HERE.

Upcoming Classes.

Looking ahead at the week we have some great classes on the schedule and luckily a few of them even have some open spots for you to join us!

Tomorrow (Tuesday May 7th) we have a couple of spots open in our Coloring with Copics class. If you've taken our Basic Copic class or have experience with the Copic markers this class if for you! Join Heather to learn a few of the more advanced techniques in this class.

On Wednesday (5/8) the first session of our Wilton: Course 3 (Gumpaste & Fondant) cake decorating class will be held. Join us for this four session class and learn the techniques of using these icing types to create a stunning cake.

Finally, we do also have some spaces open in our Crop scheduled for Friday night (May10th). Join us for an evening of creative time, dinner is provided as are snacks, a goodie bag, and the chance to win some fun prizes!

If you are interested in joining us for any of these classes/events this week (or others during the month of May) please call or stop in to register. You can check out our entire class calendar on our website HERE.

Basic Copic Class.

There are still spots available in our Basic Copic Class scheduled for tomorrow (January 8th) evening from 6-8pm. We would love to have you join Heather and learn the basics of using these blending markers - plus you get to make (and leave with) three completed cards too!

Please call or stop in to register if you can join us!

You can also check out our entire class calendar for January HERE.

Classes & Events This Week.

We still have a some open spots in a couple of our classes and events scheduled for this week!

We are offering our Calendar Class tomorrow (Tues) from 10am-12pm and also on Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Join us to make your own custom photo calendar for yourself - or as a gift! More information on the Calendar Class can be found HERE.

If you've taken Heather's Basic Copic Class before and want to learn even more about using the Copic Markers - you can join her on Tuesday evening from 6-8pm for the second class "Coloring with Copics" - plus you get to make three adorable cards!

We also have spots available in our All Day Scrap scheduled for Saturday, Dec 1st. Join us for a day to work on your current projects, layouts, December albums, or Christmas gifts you may be working on.

Please call or stop in to register for any class or event.
We hope to see you soon!

Basic Copic Class.

We still have spots open in our Basic Copic Class scheduled for tomorrow (Tues) evening from 6-8pm! Come learn all the basics of using the Copic markers - and leave with these three adorable cards!! Call or stop in to register.

More info here: http://bit.ly/Ywz2iK

Upcoming Classes.

We still have spots available in a few of the classes we have scheduled for this week!

First, this evening we have our Knitting 101 class scheduled from 6-8:30. In this class you will learn the basics of knitting and finish your own dishcloth. All materials are provided and the cost of the class is only $15.

Tomorrow (June 5th) we have our Basic Copic Class scheduled from 6-8pm. If you want to learn more about using Copic Markers this is the class for you! Join Heather in learning the basics and create the three cards below to practice the skills you learn.

Finally, on Wednesday our four session Tall Cake Class begins. This class will meet every Wednesday from 6-8:30 through the month of June to learn how to assemble and decorate a tiered cake. Take your cake decorating to the next level with Marcia at this class!

More information about these classes - as well as our entire June class calendar - can be found on our Events page HERE. If you would like to join us for a class please call or stop in to register.

June Basic Copic Class.

On June 5th we will be offering our next session of our Basic Copic Card class.  Join Heather to learn the basics of the Copic Markers, including basic blending techniques and other tips to get you started. You will be creating the three cards above to practice what you learn in class.

The class will be held on Tuesday June 5th from 6-8 pm. Call or stop in to register. You can read more about the class HERE.

In addition our full June Class Schedule has been posted online - you can find a schedule of all of our events and classes HERE. Hopefully you can join us to learn something new this summer!

Coloring with Copics.

Today I wanted to share the new cards that we will be creating in our next few sessions of our Coloring with Copics class.

This class is for anyone that has completed our Basic Copic Card class or has previous experience with Copic Markers. If you would like to sign up for this advanced class it is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22nd from 6-8pm. If you would like to make these cards but need a little practice first - then you can always sign up for our beginner class in June and then work your way into this class later this summer.

Heather has done an amazing job on these cards and they certainly would be so fun to give or receive!

You can view our entire May Class Calendar HERE and specific information on the Coloring with Copics class HERE. Please call or stop in to pre-register for any class.

Upcoming Classes.

If you haven't had a chance to check out our May Class Calendar yet...you will definitely want to check it out - and maybe add a class or crop night to your schedule before the month gets booked up!

We have a wide variety of classes - including a few card classes (Card Chaos and Copic Card classes), Knitting, Quilting, Beading, Cake Decorating and also a Friday Night Crop.

Below you will find images from some of the classes we are offering in May - along with links to the class descriptions. You can also view our entire May Class Calendar HERE.

Please call or stop to register for any of the classes on the calendar.

 Copic Card Class  - Scheduled for May 1st (6-8pm)

 

Knitting 101 - Scheduled for May 7th (6-8:30pm)

Basic Cake Decorating - Scheduled for May  9th (6-8:30pm)

Friday Night Crop - Scheduled for May11th (5-11pm) 

Beading 101 - Scheduled for May 14th (6-8pm)

Quilting 101 (4 Session Class) - Scheduled for May 5th (9-11:30am), May 10th (6-8:30pm), 

May 12th (9-11:30), May 17th (6-8:30pm)

Quilt Venture (2 Session Class) - Scheduled for May 24th (6-8:30pm) 

and May 31st (6-8:30pm)

Copic Card Class.

I am so excited to announce the addition of a new class to our August class calendar!! On Monday, August 22nd we will be offering our first Copic Card Class. Come join our instructor Heather as she teaches you the basics of Copic markers, some blending techniques to get you started and some other tricks and techniques to using these markers. To utilize what you learn in class you will be making the three cards shown above. Now is your chance to learn how to use these markers that will take your coloring to a whole new level!

Please stop in or call to pre-register for this class. More information about this class can be found here and as always our full class calendar is posted on our website.