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Post by artisticscrapper on Mar 7, 2015 19:13:32 GMT
I haven't taken a class for years and thought I might take one at the scrapbook expo. I found one where you make a mixed media journal that I thought would be interesting since I've wanted to try mixed media products and techniques. I was surprised to find you have to bring almost all the products yourself. Class list: Gesso, Mat Medium, Modeling Paste, Teflon mat or wax paper, Trimmer, scissors, 3/4” paint brush, paper towels, glue dots, paper cup for water, heat dryer. Optional distress ink if desired and black fine detailed pen. Wow. I don't even have these media products because I don't know if I'd like them, which was the point of taking the class. I guess I'll pass.
Back in the day (about 10 years ago) when I took a class I'd bring a trimmer, adhesive, pen, and maybe a few small tools. Stamps, punches, tools, and ink were were supplied by the instructor for communal use. Now a lot of these classes have these big lists of things you need to bring. Some require you to bring specific stamps and ink colors as well as tools and even your own paper towels. I guess I'll just stick to youtube.
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Post by houston249 on Mar 7, 2015 20:59:53 GMT
I was disappointed too. Back in the day the teachers were big names in the industry. Everyone flocked to them and they sold out quick. Now that I am in the position to afford the classes, they are no longer out there. I did take a gander at their websites and very few seem to be teaching anything. If they are teaching classes, the classes are not located on the North American continent. Which is great, but I feel ignored.  Plus the big name companies seem to disappeared when it comes to the conventions. Please let me know if I am wrong. |
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Post by AerynK on Mar 7, 2015 22:50:58 GMT
Last time I took a class at SB Expo was 2011 and I was disappointed, just as I had been in 2009. I just don't seem to learn anything at them. Thankfully they *did* supply the things like puff paint and whatnot because I new NOT to buy them then. Hell, even the Copic marker class my friend wanted to do supplied (dry) Copic markers to be used in the class.
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Post by anniefb on Mar 7, 2015 23:06:49 GMT
Yeah that's frustrating! I'd want to have at least some of the products to know whether it was worth purchasing or not.
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Post by melanieg on Mar 7, 2015 23:26:05 GMT
Its not just at an Expo. There is a LSS here that has classes and you have to bring everything down to the paper towel and water container for your brushes. And there isn't a discount on price since I have to supply all my own stuff. The prices are high.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Mar 8, 2015 0:49:19 GMT
It's not just me then. Plus, prices have doubled since the last time I took a class. One is actually $61 to distress some tags. I'm sure they look nice and all but that's way out of my price range. I'd rather spend it on scrapping goodies.
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Post by garcia5050 on Mar 8, 2015 1:30:47 GMT
I was looking at the same mixed media class, and also decided to pass for the same reason. I haven't taken a class in ages, but I do remember having to bring minimal supplies. It is a shame.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 8, 2015 2:52:26 GMT
When I used to teach, I always tried to provide as much of that stuff as possible because who wants to fork out all that money on something you're 1) not sure you're going to like, and 2) not sure you're ever going to want to do again? It just doesn't make any sense! I think I'd pass too.
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Post by leeny on Mar 8, 2015 3:19:03 GMT
This past year my friends and I opted for the Make & Take Crop instead of classes. We had a great time, some products were supplied and it was affordable. We are doing that again this year.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Mar 8, 2015 10:15:06 GMT
I hear you. I have observed this as well. One of our events still provides shared class supplies but the kits are getting skimpy. Suppose the economy has taken its toll.
I take classes for the exposure to new techniques and so on as my style is not mainstream, I seldom like the actual kit presented- usually too girly, blingy and so on. At our most recent shebang three out of six classes seemed very basic, designed for beginner scrappers and a lot of the long-term clients were disappointed.
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Post by Leone on Mar 9, 2015 23:56:14 GMT
I stopped taking classes at CKC a few years ago for the same reasons...very stingy on the products, didn't learn anything and poor instructors.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Mar 10, 2015 1:20:09 GMT
Gah! How I miss Archiver's. Best freakin classes ever.
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