Checkered Cottage Classes 2025

314-909-7233

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 2 and 3 hour parking limitations on the lot across from the store or alongside PJ’s Tavern.  However – there are options.  St. Peters Parish in conjunction with downtown Kirkwood do allow parking on their lot free of charge with no parking time constraints.  The lot is only closed when the church or school needs the parking for a special event.  The next option we have available for those that don’t wish to walk from St. Peters lot or we have inclement weather is a $5 parking pass that can be bought for a one day use.  These passes are available at the Downtown Kirkwood Business office located at 130 E. Jefferson next to Kirkwood Library. 

More Information

For more information regarding class policies or basic kit supplies, please refer to the bottom of this section after classes.  Due to manufacturers availability of product, we sometimes have to change paper patterns that are originally shown as a class sample.  We apologize for any inconvenience if this does happen to you. 

Classes

HAPPY  MAIL  CLASS

HAPPY MAIL CLASS

Friday, June 5 at 10:30 AM
This class will use  Concord & 9t Happy Mail pieces to create 3 cards that are good for many occasions. The color palette is great for masculine cards.  Be sure to check out the inside of 2 of the cards  for a pop up surprise.  Students will get the stamp [...]
ALL  AMERICAN  FARM  TEA  KETTLE

ALL AMERICAN FARM TEA KETTLE

Thursday, June 11 at 5:00 PM
Just in time to celebrate our countrys'  250th birthday, this fun and whimsical tea kettle features Uncle Sam and various farm animals, all decked out for the big celebration!  Stars and stripes are the kettle colors on a wooden  kettle measuring approx. 8" x 7".   This is an original design [...]
POSTAGE  COLLAGE  GINGHAM  GALA

POSTAGE COLLAGE GINGHAM GALA

Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 AM
$35.00
Jan Conway
The latest installment of the Postage Collage cards is here in all its 'gingham glory!!  Jan has created 4 beautiful all occasion cards highlighting different colored gingham  cardstock  built on coordinating double dot papers.   You'll be adding coordinating ephemera pieces to your cards to designate your sentiments and some gems [...]
POSTAGE  COLLAGE  GINGHAM  GALA

POSTAGE COLLAGE GINGHAM GALA

Wednesday, June 17 at 1:30 PM
$35.00
Jan Conway
The latest installment of the Postage Collage cards is here in all its 'gingham glory!!  Jan has created 4 beautiful all occasion cards highlighting different colored gingham  cardstock  built on coordinating double dot papers.   You'll be adding coordinating ephemera pieces to your cards to designate your sentiments and some gems [...]
SUGAR  RUSH  CARD  CLASS

SUGAR RUSH CARD CLASS

Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 PM
$25.00
Christine Fracchia
Christine has designed 3 extremely sweet all occasion cards.  One of your cards is a fun shaker card while another is a scoop on the front with a candy jar on the inside declaring "let's stick together'.  Your  3rd card is a very cute bear, cut from a Spellbinders die.  [...]
GOLD  RUSH

GOLD RUSH

Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM
This beautiful piece, featuring 2 yellow birds perched on sunflowers, is created using your Prisma pencils on a 6" x 12" board.  This is an original design by Ana Sue Norris.  This is a 2 week class, held on consecutive Thursday evenings.
GOLD  RUSH

GOLD RUSH

Thursday, June 25 at 5:00 PM
This beautiful piece, featuring 2 yellow birds perched on sunflowers, is created using your Prisma pencils on a 6" x 12" board.  This is an original design by Ana Sue Norris.  This is a 2 week class, held on consecutive Thursday evenings.
BRILLIANT BLOOMS CLASS

BRILLIANT BLOOMS CLASS

Friday, June 26 at 10:30 AM
$38.00
Donna Tuschoff
STUNNING  are these cards Donna has created.  This class will allow students to work with the LDRS Brilliant Blooms Aquaink Transfer Sheets to make beautiful and unique cards that can be used for any occasion.  Sentiments shown will be available, but students can put their own sentiments on their cards [...]
BOATLOADS  OF  FUN

BOATLOADS OF FUN

Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 AM
$70.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has created an awesome album using the Crafttreat Easel Box Folio and the beautiful paper collection, Adventure Awaits,  from Graphic 45.   You will be using papers from the 8x8 G45 pad along with the stickers from this collection.  Just add a few well chosen embellishments to finish your project [...]
JUNE  MONDAY  CARDS

JUNE MONDAY CARDS

Monday, June 29 at 10:30 AM
$28.00
Jan Conway
Jan  has created the most patriotic set of 4 cards, using the All American Papers from Echo Park along with red, white and blue solid cardstock.  These 4 all occasion cards are very appropriate for anyone.  You will be embellishing with dies, a few jewels and stamping LDRS sentiments.
AROUND  TOWN  -  BOTANICAL  GARDENS

AROUND TOWN - BOTANICAL GARDENS

Monday, June 1 at 10:30 AM
Amy has created this month's pages with the elegant papers from the 49th & Market,   From The  Garden collection.   These elegant papers feature vintage drawings of various plants and flowers with touches of lace and small notations here and there, all shown in soft pretty colors of sage, beige and [...]
CHRISTMAS  IN  JULY  -  PRUDY

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - PRUDY

Thursday, July 2 at 5:00 PM
$21.00
Barbara Ogden
This adorable little girl wood reindeer ornament is an original design by Jamie Mills-Price.   She is ready for cold temps with her plaid scarf and pink cheeks!  She will be an extra special addition to any tree or package.
CHRISTMAS  IN  JULY  -  PENGUIN

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - PENGUIN

Thursday, July 9 at 5:00 PM
$21.00
Barbara Ogden
This very cute little penguin is guaranteed to melt your heart as he sits waiting to give his present to Santa.  This little guy is an original design by Jamie Mills-Price.  Placed prominently on your tree or added to the top of a gift box, he is sure to be [...]
HERO  ARTS  NESSIE  CLASS

HERO ARTS NESSIE CLASS

Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
This class will have all students making 3 fun cards with the Hero Arts Don't Stop Believing collection featuring Nessie the Loch Ness Monster.  The cards will be a combination of stamping, ink blending, coloring and die cut assembly.
CHRISTMAS  IN  JULY  -  TRUDY  TEENAGER

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - TRUDY TEENAGER

Thursday, July 23 at 5:00 PM
$21.00
Barbara Ogden
A very cute wood ornament wearing a sweet blue polka dot dress accented with a striped scarf featuring a whimsical Christmas tree complete with a star on top!   She has matching mittens and fun striped pants.  So cute hanging prominently on your tree.
PINKFRESH  FUN  FOLDS

PINKFRESH FUN FOLDS

Friday, July 24 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
In this class, you will be making 3 fun cards, 2 with fun folds and 1 acetate card.  Accents will be done with Pinkfresh florals.
CHRISTMAS  IN  JULY  -  PENGUIN  IN  MITTEN

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - PENGUIN IN MITTEN

Thursday, July 30 at 5:00 PM
$21.00
Barbara Ogden
Another original design by Jamie Mills-Price.  This little penguin is seen popping up from a very cute patchwork mitten.  She looks as if she is ready to take flight.  A very sweet wood ornament for your tree or perhaps a tag on a special gift.
KRISTINA  WERNER  BIRTHDAY  STARS

KRISTINA WERNER BIRTHDAY STARS

Friday, August 7 at 10:30 PM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
In this class you'll be making 3 fun birthday cards using the Kristina Werner Little Star stencil which you will get to keep after class.  The stencil is so versatile and can be used in so many different types of cards, but will be focusing on birthdays in this class.

Class Policies

  1. At the time of sign up a $10 deposit or class paid in full is necessary to hold your spot in class.  No exceptions.
  2. Cancellations up to 1 week in advance are refundable.
  3. Cancellations made less than 1 week of the class date are non-refundable.
  4. Extra class kits, for students enrolled, can be purchased for the class fee, at the teacher’s discretion. Preorders are required!!!
  5. There will be a nominal charge for a make up fee if someone misses class and wants to reschedule with the teacher. The fee is $ 10.00/hr. The fee will be waived if a teacher or weather cancels a class for any reason and needs to be rescheduled.
  6. Please keep cell phones on vibrate during class time.
  7. Reminder: Checkered Cottage follows the Kirkwood school closings during bad weather season. We will also try and leave you a phone message regarding weather related canceled classes.

Basic Kit for Paper Crafting:

Paper cutter, scissors, wet glue, tape runner, glue dots, mounting tape, red line or scor tape, ink blending tool when needed, inks when specified by class in supplies as needed, tweezers, bone folder, and craft mat.  Any extra supplies needed per project will be listed under the class. 

 

Basic Painting Kit:

#8 and #10 flat shader, #0 and #10/0 liner brush, #4 filbert brush, #6 dry brush, Tombo or Mono eraser, ruler, pencil, sharpie permanent marker, scissors when needed, stylus, and small bottle of hand sanitizer.  For Intermediate to Advanced painting classes all of the above plus chalk pencil, blue painters tape, #4 and #12 flat shader, #4 and #8 dry brush, #6 and #8 filbert, and a #1 wash brush.  We provide water tubs, paints, paper towels, and paint palette paper for each student.