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Live Online Classes

I'm delighted to offer you live online classes conducted through Zoom. 

Zoom does a great job re-creating much of that in-person class feeling.  You can chat with other people, see what other students are doing, raise your hand to ask questions, show the instructor your progress, and so on.  It's lots of fun and super convenient!  And classes are recorded. 

​But you don't have to take my word for it:
"Thank you for an amazing class tonight. I was feelings so intimidated by the CanvasWorkspace and you made it really easy. I love your calm and cool teaching style. You really put us all at ease and you made it fun. I’m so excited to really use my ScanNCut now. I'm excited by all the things I can do with it!" - Melinda
"Hi Julie - Just want to tell you I finished the recorded class this morning.  I LOVE the way you teach.  It's understandable and easy to follow.  I also love that you record it.  I am the slow one in any group and it's wonderful to be able to pause and replay when I didn't quite get something!  I will definitely take more ScanNCut and CanvasWorkspace classes when you post them.  Again, THANKS!" - Val
"Thank you so much for the workshop. You are a great teacher and cheerleader." - Sarah
"Julie, Thank you so much for the link to Fabric Cutting class that I missed.  Great class with so much information....Looking forward to other classes with you!" - Wendy
"Thank you so much, Julie!  Now that I’ve watched the class in full, I’m happy to report I’ve corrected my problems and was able to cut everything." - Alice
"Hi Julie.  Thanks for class. It was great for someone literally taking the tape off the machine 30 minutes before the class." - Rochelle
"​Thank you Julie! I learned so much in class." - Maria
"​Thank you, Julie. It was a great class and you are such a great teacher." - Ellen
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Friday Night Art Journaling: Let's Draw Faces (Dec 18)

$75.00

Sold out

Friday, December 18, 2020: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST via Zoom.

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Let's make faces! Let's draw and paint and collage and make a big artful mess. We will spend the three hours of class creating a wide variety of faces using all kinds of different techniques and ideas.


If you can't draw, come to class.

If you love to draw, come to class.

If you hate faces, come to class.

If you love faces, come to class.


I truly believe that making faces is for everyone!


Please have available to you during class:


  • art journal and/or loose paper
  • paper for collage
  • Matte Medium
  • scissors
  • jar or container of water
  • hotel room key or credit card
  • paint, brushes, palette
  • pens, pencils, markers, crayons
  • apron and paper towel or rag
  • optional: stamps, stencils, brayer, gelatin plate, fashion magazine
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Friday Night Art Journaling: Let's Draw Faces (Jan 22)

$75.00

Sold out

Friday, January 22, 2021: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST via Zoom.

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Let's make faces! Let's draw and paint and collage and make a big artful mess. We will spend the three hours of class creating a wide variety of faces using all kinds of different techniques and ideas.


If you can't draw, come to class.

If you love to draw, come to class.

If you hate faces, come to class.

If you love faces, come to class.


I truly believe that making faces is for everyone!


Please have available to you during class:

  • art journal and/or loose paper
  • paper for collage
  • Matte Medium
  • scissors
  • jar or container of water
  • hotel room key or credit card
  • paint, brushes, palette
  • pens, pencils, markers, crayons
  • apron and paper towel or rag
  • optional: stamps, stencils, brayer, gelatin plate, fashion magazine
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ScanNCut DX: Super Basic Beginner: January 23

$35.00

This is a two-hour live online class conducted through Zoom on January 23, 2021 starting at 11am EST. This class is intended for those who are new to ScanNCut. We will cover the basics of operating your machine and understanding how ScanNCut thinks. You will learn to cut paper and vinyl and do some basic editing.


In order to take this class, you must own a ScanNCut DX machine. I will be using a ScanNCut SDX230D in class.


PLEASE UPDATE THE FIRMWARE ON YOUR MACHINE BEFORE CLASS. You can contact Brother Customer Support for assistance with this process: 1-877-BROTHER


Please have the following supplies available to yourself during class:

  • ScanNCut DX with AutoBlade
  • Standard Cutting Mat
  • Low Tack Cutting Mat
  • 12x12 Cardstock -- 3-5 colors
  • 12x12 Adhesive backed vinyl -- 1 sheet
  • Scissors
  • Transfer Grid
  • Hook Tool or a Toothpick
  • Plain Paper


After class you will receive a link to the replay of the live event.


If you've never experienced Zoom before, here are links to helpful videos:

  • Using Zoom for the first time: https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E
  • Zoom on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2bLIVzPJTdQ
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ScanNCut: Introduction to CanvasWorkspace Online - Feb 4

$35.00

This is a two-hour live online class conducted through Zoom on February 4, 2021 starting at 4pm EST. I will be introducing you to CanvasWorkspace Online.


PLEASE NOTE: You must have access to TWO internet connected devices during class -- one to watch the zoom class AND a laptop or computer with internet access to play along. This class DOES NOT cover CanvasWorkspace on a tablet or iPad. Please do not use the same device to watch the class and use Canvasworkspace Online.


This class is intended for beginners. I will be using a Mac during class.

  • You must establish a free CanvasWorkspace Online account before class begins and be sure that you remember/know how to login.
  • Before class I will e-mail you several files to use during class. You must be able to download them from the email and know where you saved them on your computer or laptop.
  • After class you will receive a link to the replay of the live event.


If you've never experienced Zoom before, here are links to helpful videos:

  • Using Zoom for the first time: https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E
  • Zoom on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2bLIVzPJTdQ
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Sketchbookery: Breaking Down a Photo (Feb 13 & 20)

$150.00

Two Sessions: Saturdays, February 13 & 20, 2021: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST via Zoom.


Have you ever wanted to start a sketchbook practice?

Unsure of where to start?

How to start?

What to put in that sketchbook?

How to make art based on your sketches?


In the first class I will get you started with one of the most useful sketchbook skills: breaking down a photo. In the second class I will show you how to use your sketches to create new art.


Please have available to you during class #1:

  • sketchbook and/or loose paper
  • 3-5 photos you find inspiring
  • writing/drawing tools: pencil, pen, etc.
  • favorite colorant: watercolor, markers, colored pencils, etc.
  • optional: tape runner, ruler


Please have available to you during class #2:

  • your sketches
  • favorite art supplies
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ScanNCut DX: Scanning 101 on February 8

$35.00

This is a two-hour live online class conducted through Zoom on February 8, 2021 starting at 8pm EST. I will be teaching you all about the different types of scans you can do with your ScanNCut DX. I will cover how each scan works and how to troubleshoot your scanning.


In order to take this class, you must own a ScanNCut DX machine. I will be using a ScanNCut SDX230D in class. This class is intended for advanced beginners. You must:

  • Be able to load and unload the mat.
  • Be able to download files from an email.
  • Be able to print the items you have downloaded.


Please have the following supplies available to yourself during class:

  • ScanNCut DX with AutoBlade
  • Scanning Mat: https://amzn.to/2zEzEPt
  • Low Tack Mat
  • USB Thumb Drive that is compatible with your ScanNCut
  • Printed Files. Files will be emailed to you before class. You will need to print them out.


After class you will receive a link to the replay of the live event.


If you've never experienced Zoom before, here are links to helpful videos:

  • Using Zoom for the first time: https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E
  • Zoom on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2bLIVzPJTdQ
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ScanNCut DX: How to Cut Fabric on February 17

$35.00

This is a two-hour live online class conducted through Zoom on February 17, 2021 starting at 6pm EST. I will be teaching you all about the different methods for cutting fabric with your ScanNCut DX. PLEASE NOTE: If you want to simply watch the different methods of cutting fabric and buy supplies later that's okay too.


In order to take this class, you must own a ScanNCut DX machine. I will be using a ScanNCut SDX230D in class. This class is intended for advanced beginners. You must:

  • Be able to load and unload the mat.
  • PLEASE UPDATE THE FIRMWARE ON YOUR MACHINE BEFORE CLASS. You can contact Brother Customer Support for assistance with this process: 1-877-BROTHER


Please have the following supplies available to yourself during class:

  • ScanNCut DX with AutoBlade
  • Thin Fabric AutoBlade and Holder
  • Standard Mat and High Tack Fabric Support Sheet OR Fabric Mat
  • Brayer
  • Fabric cut to 12x12
  • Fabric with Fusible Web cut to 12x12 -- The fusible can be most brands, but not Steam-a-Seam. It must be fusible that is ironed on to the fabric.
  • Fabric with Starch cut to 12x12 -- I think Terial Magic works best.
  • Fabric with Fusible Web and Starch cut to 12x12


After class you will receive a link to the replay of the live event.


If you've never experienced Zoom before, here are links to helpful videos:

  • Using Zoom for the first time: https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E
  • Zoom on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2bLIVzPJTdQ
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ScanNCut: CanvasWorkspace for Mac - Feb 25

$35.00

This is a two-hour live online class conducted through Zoom on February 25, 2021 starting at 7pm EST. I will be introducing you to CanvasWorkspace for Mac.


PLEASE NOTE: You must have access to TWO internet connected devices during class -- one to watch the zoom class AND a Mac laptop or Mac computer with internet access to play along. This class DOES NOT cover CanvasWorkspace on a tablet or iPad. It DOES NOT cover CanvasWorkspace Online or CanvasWorkspace for PC. Please do not use the same device to watch the class and use Canvasworkspace for Mac.


This class is intended for beginners. You must be using a Mac during class.


  • You must establish a free CanvasWorkspace Online account before class begins and be sure that you remember/know how to login.
  • You must download the latest version of CanvasWorkspace for Mac to your computer.
  • Please make sure that you have updated to the most recent version of CanvasWorkspace for Mac.
  • Before class I will e-mail you several files to use during class. You must be able to download them from the email and know where you saved them on your computer or laptop.
  • After class you will receive a link to the replay of the live event.


If you've never experienced Zoom before, here are links to helpful videos:

  • Using Zoom for the first time: https://youtu.be/9isp3qPeQ0E
  • Zoom on an iPad: https://youtu.be/2bLIVzPJTdQ
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