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

STENCIL  ME  IN

STENCIL ME IN

Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 PM
$30.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has created these 3 stunning cards using products from Memory Box, LDRS, Paper Rose, Altenew and Honeybee.    You will be stenciling with the Memory Box Poppy stencil (which is yours to keep)!  These are wonderful all occasion cards, perfect to send to anyone.
LOVE  TAG

LOVE TAG

Thursday, February 12 at 5:00 PM
This wood tag  would be a welcome addition to any room, hanging from a window or a doorknob.  Also this tag would  enhance any Valentine gift for a special someone!! This is a one night class.
KRISTINA  WERNER  CELEBRATE  CARDS

KRISTINA WERNER CELEBRATE CARDS

Monday, February 16 at 1:30 PM
$40.00
Donna Tuschoff
Ready to start your birthday collection of cards for the year?  In this class you will use the Kristine Werner Stencil Pack (which you will  get to keep) to make 4 cards that can be used to celebrate all those great occasions in life.  Sentiments will be focused on birthdays.  [...]
TRUCK  CLASS

TRUCK CLASS

Tuesday, February 17 at 10:30 AM
$70.00
Amy Crawford
Journey  through time with this perpetual calendar and art journal all in one.  Class comes with enough paper and embellishments for everyone to have a unique truck.  Amy built a place in front to hold your monthly tag or artwork while also creating a changeable space on the tailgate.  Class [...]
WHITE  DAFFODIL

WHITE DAFFODIL

Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 PM
This  beautiful painted daffodil is an original piece by Maureen Baker.  You'll be painting this stunning flower on a 9"x12" canvas in shades of white and green on  a shaded black background. This piece is  sure to be the highlight of any room.  This class will run two consecutive Thursday [...]
WHITE  DAFFODIL

WHITE DAFFODIL

Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 PM
This  beautiful painted daffodil is an original piece by Maureen Baker.  You'll be painting this stunning flower on a 9"x12" canvas in shades of white and green on  a shaded black background. This piece is  sure to be the highlight of any room.  This class will run two consecutive Thursday [...]
BIRTHDAY  CARD  CLASS

BIRTHDAY CARD CLASS

Friday, February 27 at 10:30 AM
$26.00
Christine Fracchia
Using various colors of cardstock,  Christine has created these 3 fun birthday cards.  You will  be designing your cards with Spellbinders Embossing folders, dies and sentiments along with Memory Box dies.  These cards are guaranteed to bring  a smile to the recipient with their whimsical subjects,  penguins in a car, [...]
FUN  WITH  DIE  CUTS

FUN WITH DIE CUTS

Monday, March 16 at 10:30 AM
$30.00
Amy Crawford
This is a great technique class with Amy.  You'll be doing layering for dimension and faux watercoloring. Three  very pretty cards with great sentiments from Hero Arts sentiment strips and die.

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.