Checkered Cottage Classes 2023
314-909-7233
www.checkeredcottage.com
Class Policies
Payment
Required at time of sign up - no exceptions
Cancellations
Prior to 1 week – refundable
One week or less – non-refundable but class kit provided
Parking For Classes At Checkered Cottage
We know there are few things in life worse than trying to find a parking space in Downtown Kirkwood especially when you have a class that will keep you busy for more than the alotted 2 hours designated by the Kirkwood Police Dept. As of January 1, 2015, in an effort to keep everyone one step ahead of the law, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
On the day of class only, proceed to the Downtown Kirkwood Business office located at 130 E. Jefferson (just across Kirkwood Rd. on the south side of the street). There you can purchase a one day parking pass for a mere $5.00. This will allow you to park the entire day with no hassle.
Thanks to the generosity of our neighbors at St.Peters Parish, you may park on their lot which also gives you sanctuary from parking fines! Their lot is located at the corner of Clay and Jefferson.
We feel these are two good solutions that will keep you from running out in, what could be, inclement weather to move your car every two hours.
We are constantly trying to make your experience at the Cottage as enjoyable as possible. We hope that between the new classroom and these new suggestions for your parking needs, you'll find your class taking time will be much more relaxed and productive.
More Information
For more information regarding class policies or basic kit supplies,
please go to our supplies section of the website.
Due to manufacturers availability of product, papers may be
different from those on class samples.
STACKED & LAYERED - HALLOWEEN - You'll be making quite an assortment of cards this month. Amy has designed 8 very fun Halloween cards using the Monster Mash collection of papers from Echo Park. You'll be making fun folds and traditional folds along with pop ups in A2's and slimline in horizontal and verticals. Fun cards to send for Halloween!!!
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $35.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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pop dots
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ScorTape 1/8"
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glue
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tweezers
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foam tape
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anti-static powder bag
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Class Date:
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Monday, September 25 at 1:30 PM
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Thursday, September 28 at 10:30 AM
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SIMPLE STORIES SCRAPBOOK CLUB - Jan's 2023 Scrapbook Club is featuring Simple Stories "Life Captured" colleciton. Purchase the elements of this paper collection from the Cottage to participate in this club. At the meeting you will complete three 12 x 12 layouts per quarter. Lot's of fun and extras that Jan provides in this club.
Can't make it to class? There is a class fee for each meeting and kits for this club are available at no additional charge. Join soon so we can order the class materials for you.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $45.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Life Captured kit of product to be used
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Class Date:
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Thursday, March 23 at 1:30 PM
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Thursday, June 29 at 1:30 PM
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Thursday, September 28 at 1:30 PM
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Thursday, November 30 at 1:30 PM
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2023 ALL DAY CHRISTMAS CARDS - Join Jan on this festive all day class making 14 beautiful Christmas cards. You'll be working with the Christmas Spectacular collection from 49th & Market along with the matching rub ons and packages of Ephemera. An accent of Mirricard and pretty gingham ribbon and your cards are ready to send. This is an extended class from 10am -4pm so please bring lunch or plan to order in.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $55.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Class Date:
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Friday, September 29 at 10:00 AM
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12 FOLIOS OF CHRISTMAS - In this class you'll be making 12 small folios and the box to hold them. Beautiful way to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas or keep these to use as handy hostess gifts for the holiday parties. This class is limited to 8 students. Plan to bring a lunch or order in as this class will last all day.
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $70.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Scorboard
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bone folder
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Art Glitter Glue, glue towel,corner punch, Black Soot Distress Ink, ink blending foam and tool
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Class Date:
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Wednesday, October 4 at 10:30 AM
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THINGS FOR CHRISTMAS - This is the final subject in this series of stand alone seasonal subjects. . This beautiful still life celebrates Christmas with a cute snowman, a bag of toys centered by Santa and the word 'believe'.
If you have your surface, the price will be adjusted accordingly. Very festive little scene to add to your Christmas decor. Cutoff date for signing up for this class is Sept.21.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Cost: $45.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Thursday, October 5 at 5:00 PM
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OCTOBER SILHOUETTE - Jan has chosen a Halloween theme for this month's cards. You will be creating 4 fun spooky cards using the Simple Stories Faboolous collection, along with accents of copper Mirricard to make these cards pop!! In this class you will combine sketching and print and cut elements to create these Halloween cards.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $28.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Silhouette machine
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laptop
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Class Date:
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Friday, October 6 at 10:30 AM
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OCTOBER SCRAPBOOKING - Scrapbook pages this month have a pretty Fall feel with a nod to Halloween. You'll be working with the Simple Stories Faboolous papers along with the Tag Elements, Floral Bits and card stock stickers. An added attraction are the separate stack of tags on each page to add more dimension to your pages. Plenty of room for saved memories.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $32.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Class Date:
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Saturday, October 7 at 10:30 AM
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AUGUST SCRAPBOOKING - These August pages are created using The Little Things collection of papers from Simple Stories. The florals in shades of pinks, yellows and greens against the black/white backgrounds are perfect to highlight any occasion. A great late summer look for your memories and photos.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $32.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Class Date:
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Saturday, August 12 at 10:30 AM
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Saturday, October 7 at 10:30 AM
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KAREN'S FALL CARDS - Karen has designed 5 stunning all occasion cards for Fall using the beautiful new Fall Is In The Air collection from Graphic 45. You'll be building your cards using the matching Ephemera pieces and you will have extras leftover to make more cards at home. The inside of these cards are as pretty as the fronts and, as always, Karen will bring envelopes for each card.
- Teacher: Karen Leach
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $38.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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optional: pop dots
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Class Date:
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Monday, October 9 at 10:30 AM
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FUN WITH DIE CUTS - This is a must take Fun With Die Cuts class that you won't want to miss!!! You'll be building two of the most eye catching Halloween pop up cards from the Poppy Stamps Country Barn Pop easel set, along with an Altenew embossing folder and accented with Spellbinders gems. Check out the fun little bats and spooky ghosts popping out to scare you!!!
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $30.00
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Supplies:
Black Soot Distress Ink
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ink blending tool and foam
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black 1/8" foam tape strips
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basic tools
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bone folder
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Class Date:
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Monday, October 16 at 10:30 AM
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STENCIL ME IN - You'll be building these 3 cards using several mediums. You'll be working with dies from Pinkfresh, Spellbinders and Altenew along with stamps from Gina K and Spellbinders. Amy used the Pinkfresh Fall Foliage stencil which is yours to keep. Just add a few Glitter Drops and some gems and your cards are ready to send.
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $35.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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stencil mat or sticky mat
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ink blending brushes(regular or mini)
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mini glue dots
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foam tape
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Favorite inks ( Amy used Altenew sets: Sea Shore, Tropical Forest, Delectable Delights, Summer Afternoon, Warm & Cozy, Red Cosmos)
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Class Date:
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Tuesday, October 17 at 10:30 AM
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Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 PM
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FROSTI MINT - You'll be painting this very cute snowman dressed for winter in his plaid stocking cap and holding his bag of candy canes. Your surface is a wood star approx. 9" across with a hole at the top to hold a ribbon for hanging. This is an original design by Erika Joanne. The cut off date for signups for this class is Oct. 2nd.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Cost: $21.00
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Supplies:
colored pencils
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Class Date:
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Thursday, October 19 at 5:00 PM
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CUP OF CHRISTMAS - This refreshing ornament is an original design by Linda O'Connell, TDA of a frosty drink that includes a fun Santa face on the front of the mug. Add a peppermint straw and a bit of glitter to his foam/fur and your ornament is ready to hang. This is a one night class with a sign up cutoff date of Oct.23.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $22.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Wednesday, October 25 at 5:00 PM
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CANDY CANE FAMILY - This is a Maxine Thomas original of a very cute Snowman family wearing their peppermint striped scarves and including a friendly cardinal on Mom's shoulder. This wood ornament measures approx. 9" x 6". A Christmas keepsake for sure, displayed on your tree or anywhere in your home. The cutoff date for signups for this class is Oct. 23rd.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Cost: $35.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Thursday, November 2 at 5:00 PM
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KAREN'S VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARDS - Karen has designed 6 beautiful vintage Christmas cards using the Simple Vintage Dear Santa collection from Simple Stories. You'll be building your cards using the 6x8 paper pad from this collection along with both Ephemera packages and a fun Santa die from Impression Obsession. You will, of course , be building the outside as well as the inside of your card. Karen will, as always, bring along the envelopes. So many great memories of Christmas past reflected on these cards!
- Teacher: Karen Leach
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $36.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Class Date:
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Monday, November 13 at 10:30 AM
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PEPPERMINT SANTA - This fun Santa wooden ornament is an original design by Linda O'Connell, TDA. This jolly faced Santa would be at home hanging from your tree or a doorknob in your home. This class is limited to 7 students with a sign up cutoff date of Nov.6.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $22.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Thursday, November 16 at 5:00 PM
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HO! HO! HO! SANTA - In this class you'll be painting a very jolly little Santa on a 4" x 7" wood paddle. He holds a couple of candy canes along with a little gingerbread man under his arm. This is an original design by Lori Cagle. Class is limited to 6 students and the cutoff date to sign up is Nov.13th.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Cost: $32.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Thursday, November 30 at 5:00 PM
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