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

AROUND  TOWN   APPLE  PICKING

AROUND TOWN APPLE PICKING

Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30 AM
$20.00
Amy Crawford
Come celebrate the upcoming Fall season with Amy's scrapbook pages.  The theme is apple picking and the colors are right on in deep reds,  leafy green, all mounted on a contrasting apple green background.  Amy has created special die cuts for you to build your apple trees.  Fun and whimsical [...]
STENCIL  BUTTER  ME  UP  CARDS

STENCIL BUTTER ME UP CARDS

Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30 PM
$32.00
Amy Crawford
Amy is offering a fantastic technique class with these 3 awesome cards.  You'll be working with beautiful stencil butters for a dramatic effect as a background for your floral bouquet.
COUNTRY  HEART  CAFE  BOOK

COUNTRY HEART CAFE BOOK

Thursday, September 10 at 10:30 AM
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.
HELLO  FALL

HELLO FALL

Thursday, September 10 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 [...]
POP  UP  CARDS     Concord & 9th

POP UP CARDS Concord & 9th

Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 AM
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.
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 [...]
HALLOWEEN  BOO

HALLOWEEN BOO

Monday, September 21 at 10:30 AM
$50.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has decorated chipboard letters with the very popular Graphic 45 BOOtiful  Greetings collection.  Just above your letters, you'll be placing a whimsical witch hat.  Each section   is embellished with pieces from the Ephemera collection.  Lay out your finished pieces and you'll have a fantastic  Halloween decoration for your wall [...]
HALLOWEEN  TAGS

HALLOWEEN TAGS

Monday, September 21 at 10:30 AM
Amy  has designed 7 Halloween tags available in kits only, using the Graphic 45 BOOtiful Greetings collection.  Each kit will have pics of each tag along with very basic instructions.   Use your tags individually or string together for a banner at your mantle or wherever in your home.
GRAPHIC  45  CHRISTMAS  BOOK

GRAPHIC 45 CHRISTMAS BOOK

Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30 AM
$65.00
Amy Crawford
This beautiful keepsake book is built using the Graphic 45 Merry-ful  Greetings collection.  A great way to keep all your Christmas memories.   This will be an extended class.
STACKED  &  LAYERED  HALLOWEEN

STACKED & LAYERED HALLOWEEN

Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 AM
$35.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has designed the ultimate group of Halloween cards for  for all ages!  You will be working with the Echo Park Halloween Parade collection and building 8 fun, whimsical and 'spooky' cards.  Your cards will have some fun folds, embellishments and 2 easel folds.  Don't miss the fun you'll have [...]
BOO  HAT  LETTERS

BOO HAT LETTERS

Thursday, September 24 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 [...]
TRANQUILITY  CLASS

TRANQUILITY CLASS

Friday, September 25 at 10:30 AM
$34.00
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 [...]
LAWN  FAWN  INTERACTIVE  HALLOWEEN  CARDS

LAWN FAWN INTERACTIVE HALLOWEEN CARDS

Wednesday, September 30 at 10:30 AM
$25.00
Christine Fracchia
Christine has created 3 very whimsical interactive cards for Halloween.  You'll be working with various Lawn Fawn stamps and dies along with Spellbinder dies to build your cards.  You'll be doing a  stencil technique on your Hocus Pocus card  and creating a fun scene on a pop up card.   Your [...]
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 [...]
KRISTINA  WERNER  CHRISTMAS

KRISTINA WERNER CHRISTMAS

Friday, October 2 at 10:30 AM
$40.00
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.
GRAPHIC  45  TAG  BANNER

GRAPHIC 45 TAG BANNER

Tuesday, October 6 at 10:30 AM
Amy  has  designed  8 very festive tags using the Graphic 45  Merry-ful  Greetings collection.  You'll be using the cut aparts, ephemera, borders and patterns and solids.  Your tags will be bordered with nailheads all around (optional).   Strung together to make a great banner or used individually in a variety of [...]
GRAPHIC  45  TAG  BANNER

GRAPHIC 45 TAG BANNER

Tuesday, October 13 at 10:30 AM
$55.00
Amy Crawford
Amy  has  designed  8 very festive tags using the Graphic 45  Merry-ful  Greetings collection.  You'll be using the cut aparts, ephemera, borders and patterns and solids.  Your tags will be bordered with nailheads all around (optional).   Strung together to make a great banner or used individually in a variety of [...]
POSTAGE  COLLAGE  CHRISTMAS  CARDS

POSTAGE COLLAGE CHRISTMAS CARDS

Wednesday, October 14 at 1:30 PM
$36.00
Jan Conway
Jan has designed 4 spectacular and extremely festive Christmas cards.   You'll be  building your cards using  the Echo Park North Pole Christmas papers along with accents of red and silver Mirricard.   Your images will be featured in the Postage Collage openings.  Jan has featured pups, kitties, bows, etc. on these [...]
POSTAGE  COLLAGE  CHRISTMAS  CARDS

POSTAGE COLLAGE CHRISTMAS CARDS

Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 AM
$36.00
Jan Conway
Jan has designed 4 spectacular and extremely festive Christmas cards.   You'll be  building your cards using  the Echo Park North Pole Christmas papers along with accents of red and silver Mirricard.   Your images will be featured in the Postage Collage openings.  Jan has featured pups, kitties, bows, etc. on these [...]
EMILY  MOORE  BIRTHDAY  CARDS  AND  TAGS

EMILY MOORE BIRTHDAY CARDS AND TAGS

Friday, November 20 at 10:30 AM
$35.00
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.

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.