So you have signed up for
a class with Sarah and are wondering now what? Usually you will be
provided with a class supply list if you are expected to purchase
materials prior to class or have special items (like pictures or
ephemera) you need to have to complete your project. This is a list
of some rules Sarah has found over the years that make life in a
classroom with many other folks a better experience as well as a
list of things you should always have on hand "just in
case".
Rules:
What, you thought there were no rules? Yes, there
are always rules, if there weren't, we'd have no boundaries and no
absolutes. We have absolutes. Here are Sarah's rules:
It is expected that you will actually go home and play with
the techniques and things Sarah has taught you. If you don't,
you've just wasted your tuition fees. Taking classes is a VERB!
You have to do.
Don't be concerned with those around you. Your work is not to
be compared to anyone else's. This is YOUR journey, YOUR
exploration and YOUR time to discover. There are no wrong
answers in art- Your project may or may not look like the
sample. THIS IS OK! You are not here to copy what Sarah made.
You are here to learn HOW she made it so you can use that
knowledge in your own creations.
Send your creations to Sarah- she loves to see what you have
done. If you are using Art Declassified Stamps, send them your
handiwork, they love to see that stuff too.
Come to class prepared (leave the worries of the world at the
door). Sarah wants your undivided attention. Have a notebook and
paper to take notes and your basic kit (see below) to assist
you. It is easier to create when you don't have to wait on
someone else to pass you the supplies or empty glue stick (it
always happens folks)
Dress for mess- no matter how hard she tries, you will get
messy one way or another in Sarah's classes. As she fondly
reminds everyone, wear your grubbies not your pearls!
Have fun! (Yes, this is rule #1, she just wanted to remind
you that this is the reason you take classes in the first
place)
Turn off your cell phones.... if you are a doctor (in real
life....not one that you play on TV) and are needed in surgery
or have sick kids at home that may need you, set it to vibrate
and sit nearest to the closest exit in case you have to get up
and leave....
Label all your stuff BEFORE you come to class....anything not
marked is Sarah's
If there are printed materials (hand-outs and
such) these are for your PERSONAL use. they are not to be
scanned and emailed to all your friends all over the planet who
did not attend class, they are not to be copied and used in a
class you decide to teach and handed out as if they were your
own work (this would be pirating) and, lastly, they are not to
be given to others. Please understand, Sarah teaches to earn a
living and support her family.
The Basic Kit:
Please take note that there will be supply lists
given with your class descriptions but, having a basic kit is always
a good idea to have whenever you take a class.
A Basic Black ink pad ( I like VersaFine or Ranger's
Archival ink) something that can be heat set and waterproof when
dry.
An embossing pad (VersaMark is a good one or
Ranger's Distress Embossing pad).
A solvent based black ink (Staz On is my first
choice, I also carry one in Timber Brown as well.
A variety of dye based ink pads (Ranger's Distress
Pads are good) and your choice of stamps (Art Declassified are a
suggestion), stamp cleaner or baby wipes, ruler, Excel Craft Knife
(Exacto are fine too), a paper cutter, scissors, pencil, adhesives
of choice, clear and black embossing powders, heat gun, water pen or
small paintbrush, craft sheet, Zig Markers, Self healing mat, bone
folder, and whatever else you want to pack.
Think primarily about the class you are taking (if
it calls for pictures of various sizes or trinkets for embellishing,
you will want to add those things to your kit. If it is a
calligraphy class or something, you may want to bring more pens and
leave the embossing powder; it is up to you) You do not need the
kitchen sink. If you forget something, there is bound to be someone
sitting close by who has what you are missing and will be more than
happy to let you borrow it (stampers are just friendly folks....
they share)
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