New Silhouette Classes for 2019!
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We’re only a couple of days into 2019 and it is already shaping up to be a very busy year! I couldn’t be more excited about that because I love helping people learn more about their Silhouette machines as we create beautiful things together.
Here’s a run-down of the classes and workshops I’ll be teaching during the first few months of the year:
Local Classes & Workshops
Creative Cutters
Creative Cutters is a way to learn about the many uses for the Silhouette machines and connect with other crafters in the East Texas area. You don’t have to own a machine to participate and there’s no need to bring your laptop because everything is pre-cut for you. There is no charge to attend, but if you’d like to complete the monthly project, there is a small kit fee.
January 15, 2019
February 19, 2019
March 19, 2019
April 16, 2019
6:30 pm
522 W. College – Carthage, TX
We will not meet in May, June, or July but will resume in August 2019.
Silhouette Beginner Basics
Saturday, January 26
9 am
522 W. College – Carthage, TX
Are you new to the Silhouette? Or maybe you need a bit of a refresher? Silhouette Beginner Basics is the class for you!
In this class we will cover:
*An Introduction to Silhouette Studio
*Finding your way around the Silhouette Design Store
*Downloading and Manipulating Designs
*Working with Adhesive Vinyl (Cutting, Weeding, and Application)
*Learning to use a Dingbat Font
*Glass Etching
$45 (includes all supplies & instruction for 2 projects)
Etched Celebration Plate
Thursday, February 7
6:30 pm
522 W. College – Carthage, TX
Learn how to work with curved text and etch glass to create this fun “Happy Birthday” celebration plate.
$25 (includes all supplies & instruction)
All About Monograms
Saturday, February 16
10 am
522 W. College – Carthage, TX
In this class we will discuss the difference between monogram fonts, frames, and alphabets and learn techniques for layering adhesive vinyl.
$45 (includes all supplies and instruction for 2 projects)
Silhouette Saturday
Saturday, March 23
9am – 5pm
Holiday Inn Express – Tyler South
2421 E.S.E. Loop 323
Tyler, TX
Silhouette Saturday is a fully hands-on workshop designed to help you add new skills to your Silhouette repertoire as well as enhance your existing skills. If you’re new to the Silhouette (or need a refresher course) there is an option to attend the Friday night beginner session. Your registration fee includes all instruction and supplies to complete 3-4 projects as well as a continental breakfast, lunch, snacks throughout the day, and a fabulous goody bag.
Saturday only: $159
Friday Night Beginner Session: $50
Registration for Silhouette Saturday will open on January 15, 2019
Other Events
Silhouette Spring Retreat
March 1-3, 2019
Woodbridge, VA
During this 3-day event hosted by Terri Johnson Creates, I will be teaching how to create and cut faux leather earrings.
Other projects (all taught by licensed Silhouette instructors) include:
*Reverse Canvas Designs – Start to Finish
*Scrapbooking & Silhouette — Designing Digital Scrapbook pages in Studio
*Personalized Painted/Stencil Wood Keepsake Box
*Creating your own Faux Rhinestone Design with Holographic Heat Transfer Vinyl
*Silkscreen Tea Towel with the new Silhouette Silkscreen Kit
*Birthday Box Card
*Creating & Cutting Fabric Flowers
*Other bonus surprise projects!
$379
For more information or to register, click here.
All Things Silhouette Conference
June 8-9, 2019
Peachtree City, GA
This event is appropriate for all levels of Silhouette users — from beginner through advanced. It will be a weekend packed with classes on Cameo, Curio, and Mint machines, including software & technique classes. There will also be fabulous door prizes and plenty of shopping opportunities.
New for this year is the ATS Ultimate Package, which includes:
*Choice of ONE 3 hour hands on class, taught by a TJC Licensed Instructor on Friday, June 7. Each class is limited to 30 students.
*Extra door prize ticket for giveaway drawings
*Meet & Greet with Silhouette America and TJC Staff
*Special Ultimate ATS goodies for each student
Regular registration $325
Ultimate package +$125 (total $450)
To register for All Things Silhouette, click here.
For more information on any of these classes or events, call (903) 261-9006, email [email protected], or message me on Facebook. Thanks for letting me be a part of your Silhouette journey!
Until next time,
Note: Samples pictured are for demonstration purposes only. Actual class projects may differ.
Lycia is a lifelong crafter whose goal is to help others find value, confidence, and joy in whatever they create. She geeks out on using technology to supercharge craft projects with Silhouette Studio, Design Space, Glowforge, sublimation, etc.! Lycia teaches these skills and more through online tutorials and videos as well as in-person classes at both the local and national levels.
I just join the silhouette cameo 3 club!!!! will there be any beginners classes soon?
Hi Avus! Welcome to the “club” 🙂 !!! Are you local to me? If so, then the answer is YES! I’ll be announcing the dates for my next classes very soon. If you’re not local to me, let me know where you’re located and I’ll see if I can put you in touch with someone nearby!
I am looking for entry level classes. I just got my first silhouette cameo 3.
Hi Lynn! Congratulations on getting your first Cameo! You’re going to have lots of fun 🙂 . Where are you located?
Hello, I live in Whittier, CA
I really would love to take a class. Do you know of any classes in my area?
I’m sorry, Trish, but I don’t. I (and some of
my fellow instructors) do teach private lessons via FaceTime/video, but it’s always better if you can take part in a hands-on class. Have you considered attending the All Things Silhouette Conference or a retreat?
Hi Pam! I wish you lived closer to me because I’d love for you to be able to participate! There’s no comparison to a hands-on class or a get-together with fellow crafters. Have you thought about attending the All Things Silhouette Conference or a weekend retreat? Maybe you could start a group in your area? There might only be 2-3 to start with but as word gets out I’m sure it would grow. Please let me know if I can help you in any way!
Thank you! I have considered going to the retreat, it sounds great, possibly next year.
I would like to start a “silhouette get together” in my area, just not sure there are silhouetters in the San Diego area.
I think it would be great if you could find some other Silhouette users in your area and start a group. Maybe there’s a craft store in your area where you could post a flyer. Or perhaps a local library or community center? Let me know if I can help!
Great ideas, thanks again!
I am in the San Diego area and looking for something like this
Hi Joy! I wish you were a little closer so you could join in on one of my classes! Unfortunately I don’t know of any other Silhouette instructors in California, but maybe you could check with your local craft or fabric store. Or maybe you’d like to attend the All Things Silhouette Conference in Peachtree City, GA? It’s so much fun and you will learn a lot and make plenty of new Silhouette friends!!!
Hi Joy,
I live I. Carlsbad. Where are you? Maybe we can get something going?
I would love to attend and be with people who love their silhouette as much as I love mine and the vast amount of creative projects I can do.
I live in the San Diego area. I wish there were classes closer to me.