Great American Stamp Store

Our Store News Classes Projects Contact Us

 

Call 203-221-1229 to register for a class.  Register and pay for a class at least two weeks before the class, and we will give you 10% off your purchases the day of the class. 
AMUSE-A-PALOOZA 2008—Celebrate the newest products from A-Muse, including those for Holiday 2008, by using them! In the two different classes you will create cards that are fast and simple to recreate.
2 hrs      $30 each    Judy Ritchie
Class #1 Wed. July 9—6:15
Class #2 Fri. July 11—6:15
INCHIES—Create rubber stamp artwork using a 1 inch square format and incorporate completed artwork into full size quick and easy cards. 
2 hrs $30 Angie DiMeglio
Sun. July 27—1:00    Sun. Aug. 3—12:15    Sat. Sept. 6—10:15
JEWEL IT—Bling is in!! In this class you will merge stamping and jewelry making. Using Outlines Rubber Stamps’ newest images and Swarovski crystals, you will create a brooch or pendant, as well as an embellishment for a truly unique card.
2 hrs $38 Irene Seifer
Sun. Aug. 24-12:15    Fri. Sept. 5-6:15    Sat. Sept. 27 –10:15
LOCKHART COLORED PENCIL—Get ready for fun! Karen Lockhart of the Lockhart Stamp Company will share her colored pencil magic. You’ll learn her tips and techniques in this fun filled class. You will be amazed at what you’ll create. Seating is limited, so sign up soon.
2 hrs. $50 Karen Lockhart
Sun. Sept. 21—2:00     Mon. Sept. 22—10:00
MEMORY BOX COLORED PENCILS—Come and learn about color, blending, and shading while using the Memory Box Fall and Winter images and papers. You will make five cards using color pencil techniques that will make you color like a pro. Together we’ll put color to work in analogous and complementary color schemes to really make your greeting cards stand out!
2 hrs      $50      Dave Brethauer
Wed. August 6—3:00
MEMORY BOX WATERCOLOR—This fun class teaches watercolor through watercolor paints and watercolor pencils. Learn the advantages of each watercolor media and get some helpful tips for applying watercolor to greeting cards. Try out different types of watercolor paper while learning washes and blending techniques . Each student will create five cards using Memory Box Fall and Winter images and papers.
2 hrs      $50      Dave Brethauer
Wed. August 6—6:00
PAPERCRAFT CALENDAR (2009) - Get a jump stare on the holidays and 2009! Join us to create another spectacular desk top calendar which you will enjoy throughout the year. In this three session class you will learn some new paper craft and stamping techniques including stained glass glitter art, Spirelli, Japanese paper quilting, Ribbon iris folding, and tea bag folding. To complete the calendar you will need to attend all three sessions, but you can vary the dates you attend.
2½ hrs.      $30 per session      Irene Seifer
Session A (Jan, Feb, Mar. April)
Fri. July 18—1:00
Sat. Aug. 16—10:15
Sun. Sept. 7—12:15
Session B (May, June, July, Aug.)
Fri. July 25—1:00
Sat. Aug. 23—10:15
Sun. Sept. 28—12:15
Session C (Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Cover)
Fri. Aug. 1—1:00
Sat. Aug. 30—10:15
Sun. Oct. 5—-12:15

STAMPING 101—Everything the beginner needs to know to start making beautiful cards, stationery, party invitations, wrapping paper, and more. We will cover multi-color stamping and the combining of images. 
2 hrs      $15      Judy Ritchie
Aug. 16—1:30      Sept. 19—6:15
STAMP TAPESTRY FOR FALL—Create several cards using individual small flowers, leaves, and related designs that work together. These peg stamp kit, designed by Stamp Tapestry will be yours to take home and use for years to come.
2 hrs      $35      Judy Ritchie
Sat. Sept 27—10:00
STAMPERS’ MORNING or NIGHT OUT—Create a different project each week. It’s a surprise and free! Pre-registration is not required. Just come and have fun. 
15–20 minutes—free 
Tue. 10-12     Thur. 6-8
July 1              July 3
July 8              July 10
July 22            July 24
July 29            July 31
August 12        August 14
August 19        August 21
August 26        August 28
Sept. 9            Sept. 11
Sept. 16          Sept. 18
Sept. 20          Sept. 25 
YOU TOO CAN BE A WIZARD!—Join the fun as we create cards using the new “Wizard” machine by Spellbinders. This machine will die cut and emboss various shapes in many sizes. It’s like magic and you will definitely impress everyone with the cards you create in this class.
2 hrs $30 Angie DiMeglio
Sun. Aug. 17—12:15    Fri. Aug. 29—6:15    Fri. Sept. 26—-6:15

Note about our classes.....They are geared for ages 15 to adult unless noted on the schedule or class description. We request prepayment with enrollment. Full refunds will be given if cancellation is made at least three days prior to the class. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule a class if less than four are registered. Register and pay for a class at least two weeks before the class, and we will give you 10% off your purchases the day of the class. Please bring a basic class kit including a cutting mat, bone folder, craft knife with extra blades, scissors, glue stick and pencil to all classes except Stamping 101.

 

Back to top