Wednesday, May 30, 2012

On line classes

So, I thought I had sworn off online classes.  I can't even begin to tell you how many I have signed up for and then never made it through to the end.  For me, it's been a *huge* waste of money, especially when there is a time frame in which to complete the class and I can't seem to get it done - for whatever reason.
But guess what - I CAN'T RESIST!!!

So, this summer, I have signed up for a one-week class over at Big Picture Classes that is being taught by Amy Powers of Inspireco. It is a Happy go Lucky Stitchalong.  We are going to stitch in a grid pattern all the things that make us happy.  I've seen some of Amy's stitching projects and I can't wait to get started on my own. Below is a photo from Amy's site of a work in progress.

I know how to do some embroidering but I'm hoping to learn more techniques and gather more ideas and for $10.00 for the class - I thought, "why not!?!".
I'm also in the process of trying to register for a class on Paperclay sculpting over at Artful Gathering.  Do yourself a favor and if you haven't checked out this site you are not going to believe all the amazing classes being offered this summer.  I wish I had the time and the money to take each and every one!
The class I am originally signing up for will be a six week class and will be taught by Christy Meyers of CC's Whimsies. I've admired Christy's work for a long time and can hardly wait to give this a try.

(Photo from CC's Whimsies site)

My first foray into paperclay sculpting was over a year ago when I attended Ann-Denise's Gurlie class at the Paper Crown. 
Then, this past February, when I attended her Valentine Makery, we made a Valentine Paper Clay Doll:
I had so much fun making these dolls and I keep imagining how fun it will be to learn how to sculpt a face on a doll. Have I mentioned that I attend a doll club here in Tulsa?  
The Dolling Dames is primarily a group of ladies (and one man) that create mostly cloth dolls.  But any of you that know me, know I can't just limit myself to one medium!  ;)  
Tomorrow night is my live class at the Paper Crown with Jackie - can't wait!

13 comments:

  1. I have been thinking about signing up for some Artful Gatherings classes, too, but I haven't committed yet. I did however commit to a healthy eating class in which I have 3 months to watch the videos. That was a month ago. Guess how many videos I've watched? One! I know, it's just so hard to sit down and watch a video on the computer!! I feel your pain. But Amy's class looks AWESOME! I'm going to go check it out!

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  2. Hell, sweet friend! I'm so glad you signed up for the class! It's going to be a lot of fun...and no pressure! See you there!

    Love,
    Amy

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