the Price of Scrapbooking Classes

This was a weekly scrapbooking class they hold at a local craft store. Its cost was $20 per class, and there were 3 classes per month available. The class was led by a teacher who had expert knowledge of scrapbooking and all of the products that are available for it. She had handmade examples of pages she had done and let us review them upon request. All of the materials (paper, scissors, glues, stickers, machines) in her classroom were available for us to use at no extra cost. She didn't make us imitate her work, but instead encouraged us to try out our own ideas. With a small class it was easy for her to spend quality one on one time with each of us; answering questions and offering suggestions. There were beginners as well as intermediate/experts in the class; making it a well rounded experience. The teacher explained how to use all of the equipment (including sticker machines and dicut machines) and let us use them to make our scrapbook pages. She also gave us recommendations on new products coming out and products available to consumers now. The class was more of a guidance and experimental session that explored our creativity.

I really found this type of class helpful and affordable. All of that equipment is expensive, so being able to use our teacher's was a god send. It also helped me to figure out which equipment I wanted to buy for myself, without having to find out the hard way. The atmosphere was terrific for learning, but also great for socialization. Me, along with a few other women in the class, are busy mothers who don't get much time to be creative. It was great to finally have the time. space, and encouragement to get my child's scrapbook started. All of my questions were answered no matter how ridiculous or inexperienced they seemed to me. And while $20 might seem expensive to some, I thought it was more than affordable due to the amount of work I got done. I also loved being able to see other women's work because it inspired me to take chances and be creative with my child's photographs. I am very happy with the way my scrapbook is turning out and I plan to attend more classes that fit into my schedule. I was also informed of classes to learn new techniques including stamping and embellishment use (both of which I'd love to learn how to do).

If you want to learn how to scrapbook or any kind of craft, try heading to your local art supply stores. They usually offer a pretty good selection of classes that really do help. The classes also give you a chance to ask questions, try different products before buying them, and to see the work that other people have done. This can be very helpful in expanding your own creativity. Never buy a new product or machine without trying it first. You don't want to buy an expensive machine that you don't know how to use, or that you may not like using at all. And experienced people are the best for asking advice from. Had I gone to classes like this when I first started scrapbooking, I would have made more informed buying decisions. Instead, I spent way to much money on products that I'm not going to use, or that really weren't worth the money. Make sure you do a little research before you attend a class though. That way you will be able to have a more productive class session. You will know what basic products you are going to need, and you'll be able to form some questions to have answered at the class.