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

BETTA  THE  GOSSIP  GIRL

BETTA THE GOSSIP GIRL

Thursday, April 18 at 5:00 PM
Betta is a very cute gourd that you'll be bringing to life when you come to class with Barb.  This is a fun beginner painting class so bring your brushes and transform your gourd into this whimsical lady!!!!  This is a two week class to be held on consecutive Thursday [...]
STACKED  &  LAYERED

STACKED & LAYERED

Thursday, April 25 at 10:30 AM
This month, Amy has chosen the new collection from Echo Park entitled My Best Life.  Such pretty summer colors and images, guaranteed to make you smile.  You'll be building 8 cards  in various sizes, using the coordinating Ephemera pieces along with some pretty pearls for accents.
APRIL  MONDAY  CARDS

APRIL MONDAY CARDS

Monday, April 29 at 10:30 AM
$40.00
Jan Conway
Jan has designed 7 stunning  all occasion cards.  You'll be creating your cards using the very pretty Floral Vellum Ephemera along with Journaling Bits on primarily white cardstock and accenting with gold Mirricard and Metallic Pearls.
BIRD  BLOCK

BIRD BLOCK

Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 PM
This little 6"x6" square block showing a stylized whimsical song bird along with a fun flower and a guiding star, is an original design by Erika Joanne.   Bring your Prisma pencils along with some brushes and enjoy a night of painting.
MAY  SCRAPBOOKING

MAY SCRAPBOOKING

Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 AM
$33.00
Jan Conway
Bright happy summertime colors are in abundance on your pages this month.  Jan has designed using My Best Life papers from Echo Park along with their fun element stickers.  These pages give  you a very special way to save all summertime memories.
JUST  A WHITE  CARD

JUST A WHITE CARD

Tuesday, May 7 at 10:30 AM
$26.00
Jan Conway
Bring your die cut machine and try out the latest Penny Black dies and stamps to create four "white" cards.
STENCIL  ME  IN

STENCIL ME IN

Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 PM
$48.00
Amy Crawford
Amy has designed 3 stunning all occasion cards this month, with products from Pinkfresh, Dare 2B Artzy, Altenew and Brutus Monroe. Each card is accented with Nuvo white blizzard glitter drops. Your slimline card is bordered in an eye catching gold braid.  Come to class and learn all the techniques [...]
BUMBLEBEE  BLOCK

BUMBLEBEE BLOCK

Thursday, May 9 at 5:00 PM
$22.00
Barbara Ogden
This sweet little bee on this 6"x6" block is another original design by Erika Joanne.  This whimsical bee is right at home in the berries and the leaves under a very stylized tulip.  You're sure to smile as you paint his cute little heart face.
MAY  SILHOUETTE

MAY SILHOUETTE

Friday, May 10 at 10:30 AM
$34.00
Jan Conway
In this month's Silhouette class you'll be working with lots of different colors of cardstock to create these colorful flower crates.  You'll build 4 crates of flowers that would be perfect for centerpieces on a party table or to give as a lovely gift to a special someone. This class [...]
DECK  THE  HALLS

DECK THE HALLS

Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 PM
$37.00
Barbara Ogden
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.

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.