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February 2012
Classes

Intro to Crochet
Introduction to Crochet $22
Crochet Workshop  $10 per session
Tuesdays   10:00am - 12:00pm 
Jan.  31, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 

Introduction Class:  Bonnie will start you out in this beginner's class using yarn and a hook that are included in the class fee. This simple piece will teach you all the basic stitches. All materials are included!

Workshop:  Once you've learned the basics, Bonnie can help you with problems, questions or even just some help chosing a new project.



 Please note:  This is not a "drop in" class.  You must register at least 1 day prior.

Bead with Beth
Bead With Beth
Every Tuesday    6:00 - 8:00pm   $15 plus materials
Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21 or 28


Beth has so many great jewelry making ideas, we can't seem to fit them all in each month as separate classes.  Starting this month, you can join her on any of the dates listed above and learn how to make any of her creations or a particular technique you're interested in.  Please note that materials are not included but will be discounted by 10%. Sign up early so we can be sure to have all the materials needed.  These must be purchased at My Craft Room.  Please also note that this is not a "drop in" class.  You must register at least 1 day in advance.

Janet
Knit with Janet
Wednesdays   10:00am  - 12:00 Noon
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29  $9 per session

Janet is one of our most accomplished knitters.  We've restructured Janet's classes so that you don't have to commit to a whole series.  We're sure that this will be particularly helpful to our more experienced knitters who just need a bit of help with their current project.  Remember though, that Janet welcomes all skill levels to her classes!

Knit with Sue
Knit with Sue
Every Wednesday
  12:00 - 2:00pm or 6:00 - 8:00pm 

Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 or 29    $9 per session
 


Whether you've just started knitting or are more advanced, our resident knitting queen Sue is here to help you out. Want to learn a new stitch, need some direction reading a pattern or correcting a mistake?  Maybe you just need some inspiration to start a new project.  Sue is here just for you!  Please note that you may attend these workshops as often as you like.  You pay as you go!

Sew Easy with Sharle
Feb. 2 Thursday   11:00am  - 1:00pm   $27

Learn to use this great tool with Sharle to add some wonderful texture and embellishment to your cards or scrapbook pages. We're including it and the required mat in the class fee! Required Supplies: scissors, double stick tape.

Sharle's Cardaganza
Sharle's Card-aganza!
Feb. 2 Thursday   11:00am  - 1:00pm   $22
Feb. 9, Thursday
   6:00 - 8:00pm


If you'd like to make a bunch of great cards in a quick 2 hours, this is for you! You'll make 5 each of 3 different cards. Plus, you'll learn some new techniques along the way. Required supplies: small paintbrush, colored pencils, double stick tape.

Knit with Nancy
Learn to Knit with Nancy
Feb. 7 & 14 Tuesdays  2:00 - 3:30pm   $22
or Feb. 10 & 17 Fridays
    5:30 - 7:00pm

If you'd like to get in on all the fun, let Nancy teach you the
basics of knitting. This 2 session class is perfect for kids
(age 9 or older) and adults. Yarn and needles are included
 in the class fee.

Dimensional Cards
Dimensional Cards with Sharle
Feb. 9, Thursday   11:00am - 1:00pm   $19
or Feb. 11, Saturday   12:30 - 2:30pm
 
You'll love these wonderful dimensional cards designed by Sharle. They're perfect for any occasion! Required Supplies: double stick tape and foam squares.
 

Wobblers
Wobblers - at last!
Feb. 9, Thursday   1:00am - 3:00pm   $25
or Feb. 11, Saturday
   2:30 - 4:30pm

You might recall that we tried in vain to offer a version of this class for the holidays but could not get the die cuts into the store. Never fear this time! We have 3 great designs perfect for Easter or birthdays and Sharle can't wait to share them with you. Required Supplies: double stick tape and pop dots .


Memory Box

Memory Box Stamps & Dies

Feb. 11, Saturday    10:30am - 12:30pm   $19

You'll love these great new stamps and dies from Memory Box.  Joyce will show you how to use them in this class. Required Supplies: scissors, glue dots, pop dots, double stick tape, small paint brush, Ranger blending tool and foam attachments.

ATC workshop

Artist Trading Card Workshop & Swap
Feb. 12, Sunday 1:00 - 3:00pm  $5 

More fun with artist trading cards.  ATCs are playing card sized works of art meant to trade - never to sell.  There will be an ATC round robin  where you'll swap your creations with the class so be sure to bring 10 ATCs with you.  This month's theme is "Let Your Imagination Run Wild - no paper or cardboard, please".  Please bring basic stamping supplies including paper trimmer.  This is a great group - you've just gotta love these gals!


Watercolor Stamping
Watercolor Stamping with Art Impressions
Feb. 16, Thursday   11:00  - 1:00pm   $19
or Feb. 18, Saturday  12:30 - 2:30pm


Joyce will show you how to turn your stamped cards into watercolor works of art using Art Impressions rubber stamps and waterbased markers. Required supplies: Stamp positioner, size 4 round paintbrush, waxed paper or plastic paint palette, double stick tape, and waterbased markers (Marvy LePlume colors 15 Olive green, 20 Magenta, 43 Brilliant yellow, 8 Violet, 40 Brownish grey, 6 brown, 100 sapphire, 48 Sepia, 72 Pine Green, 86 African Violet and 46 Crimson Lake). If you are unfamiliar with any of these items, please call to for more information.

Sticker Art
Sticker Art
Feb. 16, Thursday 1:00 - 3:00pm     $22
Feb. 18, Saturday 12:30 - 2:30pm 

Joyce has some brand new fun for you to use with your outline/peel off stickers. You'll make 3 all occasion cards in this class. Required supplies: double stick tape, scissors, a piece of waxed paper or paint palette and some alcohol based markers. You can use your Copics, Marvy Permanent Alcohol markers or any other alcohol based markers but not waterbased. Joyce used Marvy in colors Y616 Vivid yellow, O837 Carrot, YG645 Moss green, BV736 Lavender, PV765 Fuchsia) and you must have a Copic blender pen or other brand as long as it is a clear alcohol based marker. Other required supplies: craft kife or piercing tool, tweezers, double stick tape, scissors, foam squares.


Dreamweaver Metals
Dreamweaver Metals with Laura
Feb. 18, Saturday   10:30am  - 12:30pm   $25

Come learn how to use Dreamweaver Stencils with metals. It is easy and fun! We will make three cards and learn the techniques of hand embossing, machine embossing and debossing. We will also be using a hand die cutting machine to make the work easier! Laura will be teaching this fun and addicting class. Check out some of her work at her blog www.rememberinglifesmoments.blogspot.com

scrapbooking
Scrapbooking Pages - Sweet Valentine
Feb. 23, Thursday   1:00 - 3:00pm   $18
Joyce is putting together a 4 page kit every month to share with you. Please bring double stick tape, glue dots, scissors, foam squares, a few photos and any memorabilia you want to include. You may assemble the kit here with Joyce to help you if you have any questions or you can take the kit home.

 

Fantastic Folds
Fantastic Folds with Stacy
Feb. 24, Friday  12:00 - 2:00pm      $30

Tired of cutting a piece of card stock in half, then folding it and decorating?
Well then, let's kick it up a notch or 2. In this class you will make several cards with crazy zigzag folds, gate folds, top folds and even a 3 way!! Come and have fun with something a little different. Required supplies: scissors, adhesives and a pencil.

Guys & more Guys
Guys, Guys & More Guys
Feb. 24, Friday  2:00 - 4:00pm   $30

Sorry girls, no Chippendales here, just Guy Cards. Why do they always seem so hard to come up with? Now if they would just go along with flowers, ribbons, buttons and lace all would be fine. But..NO!!! So let's get started getting some quick and easy guy card done and we can tuck them away to be used when the need arise. Required supplies: scissors, adhesives and a pencil.


Stained glass
The Beauty of Stained Glass with Stacy
Feb. 25, Saturday   10:30am - 12:30pm   $30
New from StacyStamps 2 lovely Stained glass stamps. Now any image can have that beautiful colored background. Perfect with colored pencil, chalks and more. These stamps can also be used alone to create an interesting look. We will use vellum, masking, chalking and more to make lovely cards to share with all. Required supplies: scissors, adhesives and a pencil.



Frame
Grunge Frames with Stacy
Feb. 25, Saturday   1:30  - 3:30pm   $30

No die cuts needed for this class, maybe a punch or two and of course StacyStamps. We will take an ordinary wood frame and decorate it with Tim Holtz Grunge paper and inks, stains, buttons and more. This is an introduction to working with this medium. It's fun, a little messy, and maybe different than other projects you've done. Required supplies: Please bring a 5x7 or 8x10 frame (finished or unfinished-with a thick one plus inch wood area around the picture ) plus scissors, adhesives and a pencil.


knit chicks

Knit Easter Chicks with Janine
Feb. 26, Sunday  1:00 - 4:00pm  $25
For a fast, fun and adorable knitting project, join Janine in this class to knit a sweet little chick or two. Please note that you must be familiar with knitting on double point needles. All yarn, fiber fill (enough for at least 2 chicks) and pattern are included in the class fee but please bring size 5 double point needles.


 
Stamp Club
Feb. 27, Monday  6:00 - 8:00pm   $5

If you love to stamp, you'll love this group! This month's theme is Classic Color/a 1 color card. Please bring 1 completed card as a sample and kits for all other members to assemble. This should include all cut cardstock, stamped images and embellishments. If your card is other than an A2 size, please bring envelopes as part of the kit. Assembly should take no more than 8 minutes. Please bring your own adhesives and be sure to sign up no later than the Monday prior to the meeting so everyone will know how many kits to bring.


IMPORTANT:   Students enjoy a 10% discount on items purchased the day of their class or for any items needed for a class but purchased ahead of time.  You may call to register for classes but must pay at the time of registration.  Class fees are nonrefundable but may be applied to another class if you cancel by 7:00pm the day before the class.  We reserve the right to cancel classes without adequate participants and will notify you as soon as possible if that should be necessary.  Your payment will be refunded if that should occur.
My Craft Room  6020 Rochester Rd  Troy, Michigan  48085 
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