Scrapbook Secrets offers classes for everyone from beginners through

to advanced for both scrapbookers and card-makers alike.

PLEASE EMAIL US FOR AN UP-TO-DATE CLASS SCHEDULE

info@scrapbooksecrets.com.au

School Holiday Classes: 

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All Classes include project kit, except where noted. 

Foundations 1 has a product budget allocated.

(some other materials may be required, check with staff).

You will need to bring your own tools and consumables to all classes

(except for Foundation 1, Beginner Cards 1 and Beginner Cards 2)

We accept class bookings and payment over the telephone.

CLASS DATES FOR 2012

You only need to attend ONE session of each class! 

Extra dates are for alternate options.

FOUNDATION 1

Sunday 26 February / 29 April / 24 June

@ 10.00am - 2.00pm

Class cost $45, for a comprehensive 4 hour class.

In this packed to the brim class, you will learn all about the basics of scrapbooking,
from tools and techniques, albums to adhesives and some basic design principles.
We will get you started on your scrapbooking adventure and give you the confidence
to continue 'scrapping' in your own time.  Techniques include photo matting and
customised letter titles.  After completing your first double page layout in this class
- we'll have you addicted to this wonderful craft in no time.

Teacher: Cherie Carkeek

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 5x7 portrait or 1 x 6x4 landscape

2 x 6x4 landscape

4 x 2x2 landscape or up to 6x 3x2 landscape or suitable photo's that can be cropped to this
ie. distant or far-off subjects are great for this or if you have zoomed in photo's most
printers have this option in the print menu to make them smaller.

Tool kit:

No tool kit is required for this class; all materials are available for purchase,
less your $5.00 product discount to use on the day.

FOUNDATION 2

Sunday 15 January

@ 2.00pm - 5.00pm

11 March / 27 May

@ 10.00am - 1.00pm

Class cost is $40 for a 3 hour class. 

This class will have you experimenting with paper, wonderful paper!  We've teamed patterned paper and punches to produce a vintage styled layout but this can be applied to any patterned paper set. We will experiment with various paper techniques such as tearing, scrunching and distressing.  We'll also look at ways to 'dress up' chipboard products such as painting, gloss and glimmer mist.  This is such a versatile product and will give you a great scope for customising your pages. 

Teacher: Cherie Carkeek

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 6x4 portrait

black & white or sepia style is good

Tool kit:

Basic kit plus glossy accents.

FOUNDATION 3

Sunday 26 February / 15 April / 17 June

@ 3.00pm - 5.30pm

Class cost is $35 for a 2.5 hour class. 

This class introduces you to the wonderful and varied application options of eyelets,
ribbons and the ever versatile rub-ons.  With this in mind, Cherie has created a classic,
patterned monochromatic layout that harmonise with a striking handmade accent;
using Pagemaps as inspiration.  You will see how useful the best selling electronic
machine is, the Cricut, in detailed or layered embellishments and customised titles. 

Teacher: Cherie Carkeek

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 5x7 (to crop to 5x5 in class)
black & white or sepia style is good

Tool kit:

Basic kit plus dye based inkpad (archival black and/or coffee), sponge applicator.

Make that Page Classes

Have fun making a whole bunch of different layouts with our talented scrap Kat!  These particular classes are aimed for an intermediate+ level scrapbooker, as they are not specifically technique-based.  Note: They will only be offered TWICE in this schedule and will not be repeated after July 2012.

MAKE THAT PAGE 1

Sunday 22 Apr / 8 July

@ 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Class cost is $30 for a 2.0 hour class. 

Using the gorgeous 'Lost and Found 2 Sunshine' range, you will create two single page layouts with just the right amount of negative space and embellisments.  The yellow, black and cream colours allow you to use a wide range of photos for your pages.  You will also be introduced to the Cricut 'Elegant Edges' cartridge to create some great embellishments.

Note: To take this class, it is NOT necessary to have a Cricut machine or any experience in using one.

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 6x4 portrait, black and white

1 x 6x4 portrait, colour

Tool kit:

Basic kit plus foam tape, glossy accents, black ink, sponge, paper piercer, piercing mat, black journalling pen.

MAKE THAT PAGE 2

Sunday 6 May / 22 July

@ 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Class cost is $30 for a 2 hour class. 

Kat loves all things October Afternoon, so join this class to see how you can combine the newer and older ranges effectively to produce a wonderful page.  This single layout class is heavy on technique such as embossing, sanding, folding, stitching along with some great accessorising by the ever helpful Mr Cricut.

Note: To take this class, it is NOT necessary to have a Cricut machine or any experience in using one.

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 5x7 portrait class sample is colour but black & white is fine

Tool kit:

Basic kit plus foam tape, glossy accents, sewing needle, light brown ink, sponge, paper piercer, piercing mat, craft mat and sanding block. 

Note: Class sample has used Prima Alphabet stickers - but you may like to use something similar.

MAKE THAT PAGE 3

Sunday 4 March / 10 June

@ 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Class cost is $35 for a 2.5 hour class. 

The classic red and blue tones and patterns of Basic Grey's 'Picadilly' range is the focus for this double-page layout. You will do some hand-stitching, inking, misting and make a hand-made flower plus some titling from the Cricut 'Sophisticated' cartridge.  

Note: To take this class, it is NOT necessary to have a Cricut machine or any experience in using one.

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

1 x 6x4 portrait, feature, black & white is good

2 x 5x3 portrait, b/w (cut down from 6x4 size IN CLASS)

2 x 5x3 landscape, b/w (cut down from 4x4 size IN CLASS)

Tool kit:

Basic kit plus foam tape, glossy accents, sewing needle, light brown ink, sponge, paper piercer, piercing mat.

MAKE THAT PAGE 4

Sunday 19 Feb / 20 May

@ 2.00pm - 4.30pm

(image coming soon) 

Class cost is $35 for a 2.5 hour class. 

Echo Park's 'Boys Life' range is perfect for scrapping young boys...it's bright and works well with a wide range of photos.  You will create two single page layouts that can be turned into a double page if desired.  The 'Mini Monsters' cricut cartridge will be the focus for this class.  

Note: To take this class, it is NOT necessary to have a Cricut machine or any experience in using one.

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

5 x 3x2 portrait, wallet sized mini prints

1 x 6x4 portrait, the same photo as one mini print

Tool kit:

MAKE THAT PAGE 5

Sunday 1 Apr / 24 June

@ 2.00pm - 4.30pm

(image coming soon)  

Class cost is $35 for a 2.5 hour class. 

Basic Grey's 'Kissing Booth' is feature of this class with a fast-paced class to create four pages while working with a number of Cricut cartridges, to create embellishments and titles.

Note: To take this class, it is NOT necessary to have a Cricut machine or any experience in using one.

Key topics, techniques and products include:          

Photograph Requirements (measured in inches):

2 x 5x7 portrait, sepia

2 x 6x4 landscape, sepia

1 x 5x7 landscape, sepia

Tool kit:

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

*** We are always on the look out for creative and enthusiastic teachers for scrapbooking and card-making classes.

Please provide a current resume and be prepared to bring samples of class ideas or examples of your work to show. ***

Classes are available mostly on Sundays and Wednesday evenings and cover topics such as:

• Getting started with Scrapbooking or Card-making
• General Scrapbook Techniques
• Off-The-Page Projects: such as Mini Books or Canvases
• Card-making/Invitation Techniques

Schedules and class outlines are available both here and in-store.
(please note that for now, this link is out of date)

Scrapbook Secrets also hold a fortnightly Saturday night get-together at the shop known as
Midnight Mania Crops where scrapbookers and card-makers can come along and 'do-their-thing'
from 6pm to 12am (midnight!), listen to great music, make new friends, enjoy a cup of tea/coffee/milo,
have a home-cooked meal and also have access to our superstore all night! Enjoy air-conditioned comfort
or heating depending on the season, luxurious seating and your own generous cropping space.
You may also use our Sizzix fonts during the evening, but you will need to purchase you own cutting mats to use.

Please note: Saturday night sessions are scheduled for each month, however we do require a minimum
of 10 people to remain open for the evening.

Midnight Mania dates for 2012