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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 14:24:14 GMT
The only classes I've taken at Craftsy have been free and they are running a promotion to take your first class for $14.99. Do you have any classes that you've found particularly worthwhile? Great instructor? Good content?
I'm a Jill-of-all-trades so dabble in paper crafts, photography, sewing, quilting, knitting, cooking and baking Etc. so nothing is off limits! What do you recommend?
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Post by hulagurl84 on May 28, 2015 14:37:59 GMT
Creative bug is 5.00 a month. I'm living the watercolors and I plan to do calligraphy next
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Post by deshacrafts on May 28, 2015 14:47:39 GMT
I have a bunch of classes that I have bought but haven't had time to do yet, but these two were fun.
Pre-Cut Piecing Made Simple with Camille Roskelley
Vibrant Stamping: Creative Color Techniques with Laura Bassen (she's really fun to watch)
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 15:08:47 GMT
Creative bug is 5.00 a month. I'm living the watercolors and I plan to do calligraphy next Thanks...I hadn't heard of them! It looks like they offer a free trial too! My problem would be to keep going with it if it's an ongoing membership....do you plan it somehow so you don't forget to keep taking classes? |
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Post by vronigarmisch on May 28, 2015 15:09:51 GMT
I like anything by paige Evans :-)
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 15:12:05 GMT
I have a bunch of classes that I have bought but haven't had time to do yet, but these two were fun. Pre-Cut Piecing Made Simple with Camille Roskelley Vibrant Stamping: Creative Color Techniques with Laura Bassen (she's really fun to watch) Oh...both look fun. I'm going to end up with list of classes to take a mile long! |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 15:14:00 GMT
I like anything by paige Evans :-) Me too....she was one of my favourite Garden girls. I was wondering if her Silhouette class would be too basic though. Have you taken it or the other one she offers on Craftsy? |
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Post by Restless Spirit on May 28, 2015 15:29:29 GMT
I like anything by paige Evans :-) Me too....she was one of my favourite Garden girls. I was wondering if her Silhouette class would be too basic though. Have you taken it or the other one she offers on Craftsy? There's a Silhouette class on Craftsy? How did I miss that? I just got my Silhouette Cameo and have not used it yet. A class would be great. I'm not finding any discount codes for current members - I do hope they have a code for June. As for my classes, I'm another one that has signed up, but not had time to get completely through any of them yet. I've purchased and partially viewed a number of the photography classes (DH wanted me to get some for him, too). Some were too simple, some I didn't care for the instructor all that much, some I disagreed with how they did the posing and lighting, some were pretty good. I have several cooking/baking classes and those have been pretty good. Take time and read all of the reviews for each class, I found that helpful. |
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Post by originalvanillabean on May 28, 2015 15:30:11 GMT
Jacquie Gering is excellent on the quilting side.
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Post by quiltedbrain on May 28, 2015 15:45:31 GMT
I recently bought the bra making class by Beverly Johnson. I loved it! She was easy to follow and I loved her teaching style. The most important part of the class to me is the instructions on how to fit the bra to your individual shape. I've made my first bra--I had no idea before this class that it would be so easy! I do have to adjust the fit but I knew I would have to, since I have such a hard time finding a ready to wear bra that fits. I've started my second one, and have two more bra making kits on order.  |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 15:54:05 GMT
I recently bought the bra making class by Beverly Johnson. I loved it! She was easy to follow and I loved her teaching style. The most important part of the class to me is the instructions on how to fit the bra to your individual shape. I've made my first bra--I had no idea before this class that it would be so easy! I do have to adjust the fit but I knew I would have to, since I have such a hard time finding a ready to wear bra that fits. I've started my second one, and have two more bra making kits on order. That sounds like a fabulous solution! |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 15:59:21 GMT
Me too....she was one of my favourite Garden girls. I was wondering if her Silhouette class would be too basic though. Have you taken it or the other one she offers on Craftsy? There's a Silhouette class on Craftsy? I did I miss that? I just got my Silhouette Cameo and have not used it yet. A class would be great. I'm not finding any discount codes for current members - I do hope they have a code for June. As for my classes, I'm another one that has signed up, but not had time to get completely through any of them yet. I've purchased and partially viewed a number of the photography classes (DH wanted me to get some for him, too). Some were too simple, some I didn't care for the instructor all that much, some I disagreed with how they did the posing and lighting, some were pretty good. I have several cooking/baking classes and those have been pretty good. Take time and read all of the reviews for each class, I found that helpful. Yep, Paige Evans has a Silhouette class on there. The other person who offers good Silhouette classes is Kerri Bradford and she sometimes posts deals on her blog. I got the $14.99 email from Craftsy but it specifically says that it's for your FIRST online class with them....I made a profile and took a free class or two but never spent any money with them. I am reading reviews...those listed here have gotten some great reviews! |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 16:00:58 GMT
Jacquie Gering is excellent on the quilting side. Thank you. I wasn't leaning toward a big project but the quilters on here may have me convinced otherwise! |
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Post by originalvanillabean on May 28, 2015 16:10:05 GMT
Jacquie Gering is excellent on the quilting side. Thank you. I wasn't leaning toward a big project but the quilters on here may have me convinced otherwise! Totally understand |
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Post by Gravity on May 28, 2015 16:37:05 GMT
Is there a beginning knitting class that anyone recommends?
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Post by deshacrafts on May 28, 2015 16:53:55 GMT
Is there a beginning knitting class that anyone recommends? Improve your Knitting with Patty Lyons It's not really a beginners class, but the instruction is great, she shows up close knitting and does it slowly. |
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Post by cakediva on May 28, 2015 16:57:57 GMT
My girlfriend is on her way to Denver in two weeks to film her third Craftsy class!!
Her first one was Small Cakes Big Business, and then the second one is Building Your Business - Smarter Display Cakes.
Not sure what #3 will be called - but I'm so thrilled for her. She makes half decent money with her classes!
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Post by papersilly on May 28, 2015 18:21:48 GMT
I recently bought the bra making class by Beverly Johnson. I loved it! She was easy to follow and I loved her teaching style. The most important part of the class to me is the instructions on how to fit the bra to your individual shape. I've made my first bra--I had no idea before this class that it would be so easy! I do have to adjust the fit but I knew I would have to, since I have such a hard time finding a ready to wear bra that fits. I've started my second one, and have two more bra making kits on order. wow! I had no idea you could make your own bras at home. that sounds fun. the fabric and design possibilities seem endless. have fun with it! |
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Post by peaname on May 28, 2015 18:41:35 GMT
Knitting mittens with Marly Bird |
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Post by doesitmatter on May 28, 2015 18:48:42 GMT
I got the promo offer to and I'm going to sign up for Jennifer Gallagher's scrapbook class. I like her classes and think she is a genuinely nice person, so I am happy to support her.
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Post by doesitmatter on May 28, 2015 18:50:44 GMT
I recently bought the bra making class by Beverly Johnson. I loved it! She was easy to follow and I loved her teaching style. The most important part of the class to me is the instructions on how to fit the bra to your individual shape. I've made my first bra--I had no idea before this class that it would be so easy! I do have to adjust the fit but I knew I would have to, since I have such a hard time finding a ready to wear bra that fits. I've started my second one, and have two more bra making kits on order. What the what? Lmao at bra making, sorry  , but if it's your thing, you go and um custom fit your girls  |
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Post by spitfiregirl on May 28, 2015 19:14:19 GMT
the pizza class is awesome Its free and now i make the BEST dough…
The artisan bread class…. amazing and the bread is the best..
both of those classes i took and I didn't go past the first lesson!… (recipe) … ! There is so much more, but I just wanted to perfect the pizza making and bread making. Just the basics!
I have also done a bunch of knitting classes… knitting with beads is great
I did the embroidery class too and that taught me a bunch…
The classes are ALL good!
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Post by quiltedbrain on May 28, 2015 20:53:56 GMT
I recently bought the bra making class by Beverly Johnson. I loved it! She was easy to follow and I loved her teaching style. The most important part of the class to me is the instructions on how to fit the bra to your individual shape. I've made my first bra--I had no idea before this class that it would be so easy! I do have to adjust the fit but I knew I would have to, since I have such a hard time finding a ready to wear bra that fits. I've started my second one, and have two more bra making kits on order. What the what? Lmao at bra making, sorry , but if it's your thing, you go and um custom fit your girls Yeah, I'm a weirdo. But soon, I'll be a weirdo with girls that look fabulous!   |
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 28, 2015 23:56:40 GMT
What the what? Lmao at bra making, sorry , but if it's your thing, you go and um custom fit your girls Yeah, I'm a weirdo. But soon, I'll be a weirdo with girls that look fabulous! More power to you if you can make a bra that fits you properly and keeps the girls where they need to be! (I'm flat chested enough to buy most of my bras in Boxing Day sales!) |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 0:13:39 GMT
Oh I love Craftsy.
Free Classes - I loved Kristin Link's bag making basics class. A great bucket bag and it's free. Also have Complete Knife Skills and sewing Machine Feet A-Z downloaded but not watched yet. I also liked Joy Macdonnell's free stamping class. I remember Joy from TV scrapping shows and she and her sister owned the local LSS "My Scrapbook Store" in Northern Virginia.
Paid Classes - I treated myself to several classes during the Memorial Day sale. I really liked Vibrant Stamping, Laura Bassen and Patterned Paper Play, Paige Evans. Still have Travel Scrapbooking, Amy Tan to watch.
I know I will watch these classes many times.
ETA: And with this post I made Junior Member! Yeah me!
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, but if it's your thing, you go and um custom fit your girls 
