This is a 4 week course, introducing you to the various basics of card-making, and giving you a firm foothold to build on in the future. However, if you only want to attend certain weeks, that’s fine too. You can attend as many or few of the sessions as you wish. The course will run 10.30-3 on Thursdays starting from 6th June with a short break for lunch. There is a cafe and a tearoom on site for drinks and lunch. All materials will be provided, and each participant completing the full 4-week course will also receive a free starter pack to enable them to continue at home. The course will be held in Pod 7 Stonham Barns Park, IP14 6AT.
Cost £60 (£15 per week) – You have the option of paying in full in advance, which carries a 10% discount. Alternatively, if you wish to pay weekly, each week must be paid in advance.
People on benefits & pensions are eligible for a discount (discounts can’t be combined). Proof of benefits or pensions must be supplied at the first session, or you will need to pay the balance. All benefits are included except Child Tax Credits.
There are only 6 spaces available, so book early to avoid disappointment! Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If we are over-subscribed, we will run another course to follow in quick succession.
For more information, email: kalmingkreationssbp@gmail.com , phone: 07757 252332, or visit our shop: Pod 21b Stonham Barns Park, IP14 6AT.
Course Programme – Skill Level 1
Week 1 – Card-craft Basics
Types of card available and what you can use them for
Basic tools and what they do
Using adhesives, double sided tape, glue dots, & 3D foam pads, and best practice
Cutting and Assembling
Matting and Layering
The effects of different image and sentiment locations
The effects of embellishments
Making your first card
Week 2 – Introduction to Die Cutting
Types of die cutting machines and what they do
Get to know your machine
Positioning the dies and best practice
Nesting dies and frames
Basic tools and what they do
Using intricate dies
Practice techniques
Week 3 – Next Level Die Cutting
Recap on previous week
Verso and Edging dies – what they are and how to use them
Making aperture cards
Layers and aperture cards
Using Embossing folders
Practice techniques
Week 4 – Introduction to Stamping
What a stamp is and how to use them
Stamping platforms and acrylic blocks
Types of ink
Are all card types compatible?
Stamping backgrounds
Stamping toppers
Stamping sentiments
Spritzing
Making cards using matting, layering and stamping
Research and inspiration
Practice techniques
