Checkered Cottage

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

MEMORY BOX

MEMORY BOX

Thursday, August 20 at 5:00 PM
This  class is  closed.
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STENCIL BUTTER ME UP CARDS

STENCIL BUTTER ME UP CARDS

Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 PM
$32.00
Amy Crawford
This is a wonderful technique class from Amy.  You'll be using Stencil Butter along with floral images from a  Crafters Workshop stencil to build these 3 all occasion cards.   Your floral images will be applied on Tim Holtz  black velvet paper for a beautiful dramatic effect.
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MAJESTIC LILIES

MAJESTIC LILIES

Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 PM
You will be creating these beautiful lilies using charcoal pencils.   These flowers will achieve a dramatic look with the various shading from light to dark.  A beautiful addition to any room. This will be a two week class on consecutive Thursdays.
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FALL CARDS

FALL CARDS

Friday, August 28 at 10:30 AM
$35.00
Donna Tuschoff
This class will allow students to make fun fall cards using the Concord & 9th Turnabout stencil to make the backgrounds.  After the class, you will get to keep the layering stencil used for backgrounds with the option to purchase other coordinating products.
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AUGUST MONDAY CARDS

AUGUST MONDAY CARDS

Monday, August 31 at 10:30 AM
$29.00
Jan Conway
This month's cards feature lots of fun layering using the Frightful Fun papers from Simple Stories.  You'll be creating three whimsical Halloween cards  featuring ghosts, pumpkins and fall items complete  with a fun bow to top off every card.  Jan has added brads and a sampling of acetate to give  [...]
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MAJESTIC LILIES

MAJESTIC LILIES

Thursday, September 3 at 5:00 PM
You will be creating these beautiful lilies using charcoal pencils.   These flowers will achieve a dramatic look with the various shading from light to dark.  A beautiful addition to any room. This will be a two week class on consecutive Thursdays.
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COUNTRY HEART CAFE BOOK

COUNTRY HEART CAFE BOOK

Thursday, September 10 at 10:30 AM
$78.00
Amy Crawford
You will be building this beautiful book using the new collection from 49th and Market entitled Country Heart Cafe.  You will be working with the die cut elements, their cardstock and various embellishments.  This class is limited to 8 students and will be an all day class.
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HELLO FALL

HELLO FALL

Thursday, September 10 at 5:00 PM
$40.00
Barbara Ogden
This beautiful Fall piece is an original design by Paola Bassan.   You will be painting on wood and using a drywall screen for dimension.   Your project measures approx. 12' x 10" but does not include the fall leaves featured in the picture.  A great welcoming piece for your front door [...]
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POP UP CARDS Concord & 9th

POP UP CARDS Concord & 9th

Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
This class will use the Concord & 9th sets to make fun pop up cards but also show that you can use the same sets to make cards that do not pop up.  All pieces will be provided in class and the products can be purchased separately.
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HELLO FALL

HELLO FALL

Thursday, September 17 at 5:00 PM
This beautiful Fall piece is an original design by Paola Bassan.   You will be painting on wood and using a drywall screen for dimension.   Your project measures approx. 12' x 10" but does not include the fall leaves featured in the picture.  A great welcoming piece for your front door [...]
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BOO HAT LETTERS

BOO HAT LETTERS

Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 AM
These fun letters, when hung together, measure approximately 36" x 10 1/2".  They are an original design by Laurie Speltz.   You will be painting each letter and the witch hat at the top,  with fun Halloween characters including ghosts, stars, bats, etc.  Each letter will also be base painted in [...]
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TRANQUILITY CLASS

TRANQUILITY CLASS

Friday, September 25 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
In this class you will be working with the LDRS Tranquility Aquaink Transfer sheets to make beautiful and unique cards that can be used for any occasion.  The class will also go over how to use the LDRS eclipse dies to make unique cards.  Each student will receive half a [...]
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BOO HAT LETTERS

BOO HAT LETTERS

Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM
These fun letters, when hung together, measure approximately 36" x 10 1/2".  They are an original design by Laurie Speltz.   You will be painting each letter and the witch hat at the top,  with fun Halloween characters including ghosts, stars, bats, etc.  Each letter will also be base painted in [...]
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KRISTINA WERNER CHRISTMAS

KRISTINA WERNER CHRISTMAS

Friday, October 2 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
In this class, you'll be making fun and unique Christmas cards using several products from the Kristina Werner line.  After the class, you will get to keep the layering stencil used for backgrounds with the option to purchase other coordinating products.
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EMILY MOORE BIRTHDAY CARDS AND TAGS

EMILY MOORE BIRTHDAY CARDS AND TAGS

Friday, November 20 at 10:30 AM
$0.00
Donna Tuschoff
This class will be working with Emily Moore products, making tie-dye cards, stenciling and even a couple of tags.  The birthday cake card can also be a gift card holder.
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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.