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

BLISSFUL  MOMENTS

BLISSFUL MOMENTS

Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 AM
This beautiful little album is created using the papers from the Bohemian Escape collection by Uniquely Creative.  You will be adding folds and pockets  to your  album using creative cuts and magnets to hold your pages.  Just add some great  memories and photos along with a romantic  ribbon to finish [...]
WINE  ALBUM

WINE ALBUM

Wednesday, May 13 at 10:30 AM
Jan has adapted this Silhouette class to make this cute album without a Silhouette!   Come and have fun creating this album adding all the fun tags but no Silhouette is necessary!
WHEREVER  LIFE  PLANTS  YOU

WHEREVER LIFE PLANTS YOU

Thursday, May 14 at 5:00 PM
This beautiful piece is an original design by Patricia  Harrington,    You'll be painting on an 8" x 8" stretched canvas surface.  The subject of the work include petaled flowers and vines along with pretty butterflies  and the words "Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace."   A beautiful addition to [...]
MAY  MONDAY  CARDS

MAY MONDAY CARDS

Monday, May 18 at 10:30 AM
$34.00
Jan Conway
This month you'll be creating your 4 cards using the very pretty papers from Bazzill, Lawn Fawn and Simple Stories along with dies and stencils from Pinkfresh.  You'll be using the Better Press System in this class.  It is optional to bring your own.
CARDS  FOR  THE  GUYS

CARDS FOR THE GUYS

Wednesday, May 20 at 1:30 PM
$25.00
Christine Fracchia
Christine has created 3 great looking cards for the special guy in your life.  You'll be making 2 cards for the fisherman;  one features fishing lures perfectly displayed on a vest-shaped card.  Another fishing card displays several more lures with the appropriate sentiment.  Your third card is perfect for the [...]
SUNFLOWER'S  FARM

SUNFLOWER'S FARM

Thursday, May 21 at 5:00 PM
$40.00
Barbara Ogden
This original piece by Paola  Basson,  shows  a whimsical grouping  of summer items.  You'll be painting birdhouses, decorative birds and sunflowers, all atop a decorative   watermelon sign titled 'Summer Time'.  To the top left, you'll add a rustic Sunflower Farm sign.   Your painting surface is a decorative wood board measuring [...]
100  ACRE  WOOD  BABY  CARD  CLASS

100 ACRE WOOD BABY CARD CLASS

Friday, May 22 at 10:30 AM
$28.00
Donna Tuschoff
This class will have a demonstration of using the Spellbinders 100 Acre Wood Press Plate to create a pressed background and a foiled background.  The class will then make 3 cards including one card being a full card shaker.
SUNFLOWER'S   FARM

SUNFLOWER'S FARM

Thursday, May 28 at 5:00 PM
This original piece by Paola  Basson,  shows  a whimsical grouping  of summer items.  You'll be painting birdhouses, decorative birds and sunflowers, all atop a decorative   watermelon sign titled 'Summer Time'.  To the top left, you'll add a rustic Sunflower Farm sign.   Your painting surface is a decorative wood board measuring [...]
HAPPY  MAIL  CLASS

HAPPY MAIL CLASS

Friday, June 5 at 10:30 AM
$40.00
Donna Tuschoff
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 [...]
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 [...]

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.