Checkered Cottage

Checkered Cottage Classes 2023

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

DECK  THE  HALLS

DECK THE HALLS

Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 PM
This stunning still life  is created with pencils and fine shading.  This is an original design by Kathi Hanson and depicts a flickering candle set in holly leaves, berries and a plaid bow with  diamond shaped shaded background.   The piece measures 11"x 14" and would be a beautiful addition to [...]
DECK  THE  HALLS

DECK THE HALLS

Thursday, May 23 at 5:00 PM
This stunning still life  is created with pencils and fine shading.  This is an original design by Kathi Hanson and depicts a flickering candle set in holly leaves, berries and a plaid bow with  diamond shaped shaded background.   The piece measures 11"x 14" and would be a beautiful addition to [...]
STACKED &  LAYERED

STACKED & LAYERED

Thursday, May 30 at 10:30 AM
$35.00
Amy Crawford
Summer sunflowers are the main focus of these 8 all occasion cards.  Amy chose the Summer Sunflower collection from Carta Bella along with accents of Mirricard to emphasize several cards.  You'll be doing fun folds on a few cards along with one very cool shaker card.
STACKED &  LAYERED

STACKED & LAYERED

Thursday, May 30 at 1:30 PM
$35.00
Amy Crawford
Summer sunflowers are the main focus of these 8 all occasion cards.  Amy chose the Summer Sunflower collection from Carta Bella along with accents of Mirricard to emphasize several cards.  You'll be doing fun folds on a few cards along with one very cool shaker card.
DRAGONFLY  BLOCK

DRAGONFLY BLOCK

Thursday, May 30 at 5:00 PM
$22.00
Barbara Ogden
This 6"x6" block is another original design by Erika Joanne.  Your design features beautiful colors in blues, golds and greens on a dark background and features a bejeweled dragonfly arriving on a spectacular sunflower.
LOVE  TO  REMEMBER

LOVE TO REMEMBER

Tuesday, June 4 at 10:30 AM
$70.00
Amy Crawford
There is no end to the beautiful memories that can be placed in this stunning book!  Amy has chosen the very classy Remember collection of papers from Simple Stories and added their Bits and Pieces to accent each page along with stickers on the tags featured on several pages. You'll [...]
PATRIOTIC  CHICKS

PATRIOTIC CHICKS

Thursday, June 6 at 5:00 PM
$40.00
Barbara Ogden
This rustic piece is an original design by Molliann Stocks and features 3 red, white and blue patriotic, whimsical chicks sporting stars and stripes.  A fun piece in any room!  This class will run 2 consecutive Thursdays, June 6 and June 13.
PATRIOTIC  CHICKS

PATRIOTIC CHICKS

Thursday, June 13 at 5:00 PM
This rustic piece is an original design by Molliann Stocks and features 3 red, white and blue patriotic, whimsical chicks sporting stars and stripes.  A fun piece in any room!  This class will run 2 consecutive Thursdays, June 6 and June 13.
JUNE  SCRAPBOOKING

JUNE SCRAPBOOKING

Saturday, June 8 at 10:30 AM
$30.00
Jan Conway
Jan has chosen the  Anchors Aweigh collection from Photoplay for this months' pages.  This very pretty nautical theme will be the perfect backdrop for any and all summer adventure memories.  You'll be adding little cut out medallions from the collection to each page, held in place by cute mini clothespins.
THE  A B C'S  OF  BETTER  PRESS

THE A B C'S OF BETTER PRESS

Tuesday, June 11 at 10:30 AM
$25.00
Jan Conway
Bring your Better Press machine and experiment with different papers, inks, and coloring techniques using Spellbinders Every Occasion Floral Alphabet collection.  This class will be offered periodically throughout the year until we have created with every letter of the alphabet.  Don't have a Better Press?  Come to class and use [...]
STENCIL  ME  IN

STENCIL ME IN

Wednesday, June 12 at 5:30 PM
$0.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has designed these 4 all occasion cards that are perfect for anyone, especially when you need a great masculine card.  In this class you'll revisit a past stencil using a new technique!
JUNE  SILHOUETTE

JUNE SILHOUETTE

Friday, June 14 at 10:30 AM
$29.00
Jan Conway
Jan has created the perfect class for those that need ' to catch up on their correspondence'!  This brightly colored folder can hold several note cards and envelopes.  Four A-2 envelopes are included.  
STENCIL  ME  IN

STENCIL ME IN

Wednesday, June 18 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has designed these 4 all occasion cards that are perfect for anyone, especially when you need a great masculine card.  In this class you'll revisit a past stencil using a new technique!
AMERICANA  BANNER

AMERICANA BANNER

Thursday, June 20 at 5:00 PM
$28.00
Barbara Ogden
The perfect way to customize a plain candle.  Come paint a candle cover with Barb.  This is an original design by Sandra Malone.  A very patriotic scene featuring the American flag accented with pretty flowers and random stars.
JUNE  MONDAY  CARDS

JUNE MONDAY CARDS

Monday, June 24 at 10:30 AM
$33.00
Jan Conway
This month you'll be building 4 very 'beachy' themed cards using the VERY popular The Beach Is Calling collection from Graphic 45.  You' ll create using their 8x8 paper pad along with rub ons from the collection.  Each card features a different fun fold along with some twine embellishment for [...]
G45  MICRO  BOOK

G45 MICRO BOOK

Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 AM
$40.00
Amy Crawford
This little book was inspired off of their blog with a project designed by Tati Scraps.   You'll be building  this cute little book using the  beautifully bright Graphic 45 Sunshine On My Mind collection. This promises to be a wonderful keepsake for that special person or keep it for yourself.

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.