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.
APRIL SCRAPBOOKING - All things beautiful, bright and springtime are what these pages are all about. Jan has chosen the very pretty papers, along with the Ephemera pack from Paper House Production, to design this month"s pages. These are perfect for your Easter photos or notes and recipes.
- 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, April 1 at 10:30 AM
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WASHI TAPE & MORE - Jan has designed these 4 stunning washi tape cards using the pretty cardstock colors from Simple Stories along with the Chrysanthemum Chipboard Frames and Journaling Bits from Pink Fresh. These cards are in eye catching colors of tropical corals and pretty pinks. Each card has an interesting mix of dimension to convey your greetings from the Hero Arts Friendly Messages stamp.
- 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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Wednesday, April 5 at 10:30 AM
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STAMP WITH STYLE - This month you'll be creating 3 fun and whimsical birthday cards using the Sunny Studios Bold Balloons stamp ( which is yours to keep). Each card will have a sentiment stamped using the Altenew Sentiments strip. You'll have fun stenciling each balloon and star to make these bright and whimsical cards. Add a few sequins here and there (or not) and these cards are ready to send!
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $36.00
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Supplies:
MISTI plus 3" stamp block
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micro fiber towel
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1/2" stencil brushes or finger daubers
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ruler, favorite edge punch (or borrow Amy's)
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Wink of Stella
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Black extra fine tip marker, Blue extra fine tip marker (Amy used Altenew Prussian Blue fro Hawaiian Shores marker set)
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Tuxedo black ink (Memento)
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Favorite inks(Amy use Altenew sets Red Cosmos, Warm & Cozy, Pocketful of Sunshine, Green Meadows, Glacier Caves, Enchanted Garden)
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Class Date:
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Tuesday, April 11 at 10:30 AM
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STENCIL ME IN - This is a great technique class. This technique will teach you shading white flowers, using multiple shades per stencil and how to use the negative of hot foiled design in your cardmaking
The stencil used in class, Spellbinders Wonderful Tulips stencil set, is yours to keep.
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $38.00
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Supplies:
Highlighter Tape
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blending brushes (1/2" and full size),
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paper trimmer,foam tape, favorite inks - (Amy used Aletnew sets: Tea Party, Cherry Blossom, Pocketful of Sunshine, sea Shore, Green Valley, Enchanted Garden, Warm & Cozy, Rock Collection, Deep Blue Seas)
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Class Date:
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Wednesday, April 12 at 5:30 PM
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Tuesday, April 18 at 10:30 AM
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A COLLECTION OF CHARLEY'S POTTERY - In this class you'll be sponging a 9 1/2" x 24" arched framed board. In it's insert, you'll be painting a collection of pottery pieces in soft shades of grays and blues. This is an original design by Judy Diephouse. The cutoff date for signing up for this class is March 27.
- Teacher: Barbara Ogden
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Cost: $48.00
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Supplies:
brushes
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Class Date:
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Thursday, April 13 at 5:00 PM
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APRIL SILHOUETTE - Create 3 cards using the triple mat stack technique with Silhouette Design Store printable patterns. You will also create your own custom sentiments for each card. Finally, you will embellish each card with vellum and washi tape.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $26.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Silhouette machine, laptop, and cutting mat
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Class Date:
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Friday, April 14 at 10:30 AM
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FUN WITH DIE CUTS - You'll be working with the Lawn Fawn Pull'n Pop die to create these 3 beautiful dimensional all occasion cards. Also used in this class will be Sunny Studios, Hero Arts, Penny Black and LDRS stamps and dies along with sentiments from Altenew and Spellbinders. The combination of stamps and dies along with some very pretty cardstock make for three spectacular cards.
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $0.00
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Supplies:
Bone folder, ruler, pencil
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1/4" ScorTape, foam tape
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Craft mat, strong liquid glue with fine tip
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white gel pen, clear STAR jelly roll pen, clear GLAZE pen
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circle punch
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Suggested inks: Distress Ink in Lumberjack Plaid, Rustic Wilderness, Lost Shadow, Tumbled Glass
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Altenew Ink Sets: Red Cosmos, Blue Mountains, Summer Afternoon, Frosted Foliage, Sea Shore, Shades of Purple,
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Hero Arts Berry Basket stamp set if you have it
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Class Date:
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Monday, April 17 at 10:30 AM
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STACKED & LAYERED APRIL - Using a variety of dies from Tim Holtz, Pink Fresh and Lawn Fawn, Amy has created 8 spectacular all occasion springtime cards from the Simple Stories Vintage Life in Bloom collection. You'll be accenting with Spellbinders gems and Gina K sentiments. The use of tag elements and ephemera pieces give each card a nice dimension. What a treat to receive any one of these cards!!
- Teacher: Amy Crawford
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $35.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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paper trimmer
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scissors
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foam tape
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tweezers and/or jewel picker
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strong liquid glue
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tape runner if desired
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Class Date:
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Thursday, April 20 at 10:30 AM
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Monday, April 24 at 1:30 PM
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MONDAY CARDS - In this class you'll be making absolutely beautiful cards as well as a very pretty envelope to hold each card. The envelopes are as pretty as the cards! Each enveloped card will have a decorated vellum wrap to keep it secure. You'll be working with the Flower Market collection of papers from Pink Fresh. These are stunning samples in beautiful colors of blues, greens, pinks and yellows.
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $36.00
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Supplies:
basic kit
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Class Date:
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Monday, April 24 at 10:30 AM
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SPRING THINGS - This is an original still life design by Marika Moretti. Your surface is an arched board measuring approx 5"x10" which easily slips from a wood stand to be flipped to reveal another still life on the opposite side. The opposite side is a future class. Your subject matters are a cute birdhouse, burlap bag of tulips and a whimsical bunny. The cutoff date for signups for this class is April 13.
- 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, April 27 at 5:00 PM
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FLOWER MARKET MEMORY FRAME - Jan has created a fantastic way to display your photos on this stand alone frame. You'll be working with the Flower Market collection of paper, along with Ephemera pieces and enamel dots, to accent your pages. Great gift idea for Moms, grads, brides, etc...
- Teacher: Jan Conway
- Difficulty: n/a
- Cost: $45.00
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Supplies:
BASIC KIT
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Class Date:
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Wednesday, May 3 at 10:30 AM
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WASHI IN BLOOM - Jan has designed these 4 all occasion cards using the Vintage Life in Bloom from Simple Stories. This class has a limit of 11 students as this brand new collection has already been retired! You'll be building your cards using Washi tape, assorted matching stickers along with tag elements and accents of black jewels. Due to availability, the paper inside one card may vary.
- 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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CREATE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE - In this class, you'll be painting on a metal surface measuring 8"x10". Your subjects are 3 bright sunflowers against a vintage background with a message to Create Your Own Sunshine! This is an original work by Tracy Moreau. The cutoff date to sign up for this class is May 1.
- 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, May 11 at 5:00 PM
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3 CROCKS - Barb has chosen a 5"x 8" wood tavern sign for this class project. You'll be painting a still life of 3 crocks against a vintage splattered background. A perfect addition to any room. Bring your brushes and enjoy a couple of relaxing nights painting this piece. The cutoff date for signing up for this class isMay 17.
- 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, May 25 at 5:00 PM
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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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