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HEN HOUSE CLASS REGISTRATION


HEN HOUSE CLASS REGISTRATION-
HEN HOUSE CLASS REGISTRATION
Our on line registration form allows you to register for up to 2 classes in one transaction. Grab your pencil and paper and jot down your selections. Next, select the register link at the bottom of this page. Upon cart check out, you will be routed to Paypal. You do not need to have a Paypal account. Simply select the payment option for non-Paypal users. If you have difficulty registering, we are happy to help. Please call us at The Hen House (505.221.6366).

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CLASSES - BASIC CLASS KIT (BCK): All Classes - Please bring a basic class kit "BCK" consisting of: 
  • detail scissors, 
  • paper trimmer, 
  • black or brown pen, 
  • pencil
  • foam adhesive (e.g, pop dots, dimensionals),
  • liquid adhesive,
  • double sided tape adhesive. 
Your class materials are prepared by your instructor 3 days prior. All cancellations received within 3 days of class time will receive a class kit in lieu of fee refunds. Thank you for understanding.

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Current classes available:
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May Card Swap Club: Glitter and Glimmer $12  SOLD OUT
(w/Deedee)
Tuesday, May 15th, 10:30-noon

This month we will be learning the masked sugar technique and the how to use your Stickles in a whole new way. Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page)

  

You can participate one month at a time, so there is no long-term commitment but prepayment is required a week in advance to reserve a spot. NOW OPEN TO 12 SEATS!

PRIOR TO SWAP DAY: You make 12 identical cards in your own style at home to bring and trade with fellow swap club participants and one to be displayed at the store. (Make 13 if you want to keep one of your own). 

DURING THE CLASS: Deedee will teach a fun technique and you will make 2 cards using that technique. For the last ˝ hour of the class time, one by one each class participant will share with the other classmates the card that they made at home to swap. By the end of class you will have 11 cards pre-made by fellow swappers and two cards that you made using the new technique.  

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Faith and Flower Card Duo $25
(with Kathy)
Wednesday, May 16th; 10:30am


Come join Kathy and learn how to make these incredible gorgeous 3-D flowers.  We will use the Tim Holtz Pinecone die, HERO  and Unity stamps and a variety of other products.   Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page) 

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Summer Rides Trio $25
(with Kathy)
Tuesday, May 22nd, 10:30-12:30pm
REPEATER: Saturday, June 9th, 10:30-12:30pm


Make 3 delicious cards with Kathy!  You will be using COPICSs, MME's "Be Amazing" paper and stamps, a few Unity stamps and twine from the Twinery!  Learn how to let the patterned paper inspire you and some easy COPIC coloring techniques.  Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page). In addition to your BCK, please bring mini glue dots and a paper piercer (if you have one). 

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Masking with Mists Layout $9
(with Erica)
Wednesday, May 23rd, 10:30-12:30pm
REPEATER: Saturday, June 16th, 10:30-12:30pm


Come meet Erica and make a lovely scrapbook layout using Mr. Huey's color mists, Dynamics stencils, and Teresa Collins Everyday Moments paper collection.  You will learn how to incorporate basic masking techniques with color mists  into your scrapbooking.  You will complete one scrapbook page and be giving directions to make a companion page. Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page).  Optional supplies: Colorbox chalk inks in Blue Iris and Yellow Citrus, a 4 x 6 photo, emory board or sanding block.

 

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Grunge Scrapbooking 101: $13
(w/ Jeanne)
Saturday, June 9th 10:30am - noon


 
Have you always wanted to know how to do that "grunge" thing that Tim Holtz and others do?  Learn how to distress papers and give that beautiful, time-worn feeling to your pages. Learn the anatomy of a layout, layer techniques, distressing, glitzing, embossing, and die cutting. You will construct a timeless 12 x 12 layout.  Bring your BCK and a 4x6 photo and chestnut roan Colorbox chalk ink (both available for purchase at the Hen House). Class is limited to 10.  

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Western Romance Card Box Set $35
(w/Shay)
Saturday, June 16th  1:00p-4:30p

  

Join Shay for a jam-packed afternoon of card making. You will be making 8 "all occasion" cards. Techniques include learning how make envelopes for those unique-sized cards and a cute card box to hold your cards and envelopes.

This a great gift to give to a soon-to-be-bride, teacher, new mom, picnic hostess and more! 

There is some fussy cutting so bring a good pair of scissors.

Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page)  In addition to the standard class kit, please bring the following if you have them:  scoreboard, distressing tool, red line or my personal favorite -Score-tape,  and Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Photo. 

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Prisma Pals  (2 cards and a coloring project) $20
w/ Sandy
Tuesday, June 19th 10:30am - 12:30
REPEAT:  Saturday, June 23rd 3-5pm

Have you ever wondered what colors work well together?  Sandy has put together a class using Prismacolor pencils, Gamsol and some color combinations doing just that!  Come play with color and learn some other fun techniques in this class. 

Please bring your basic class kit along with an Exacto knife.  Also, if you already have Gamsol and a Copic colorless blender marker you may want to bring them along.  All items are available for purchase at the store.

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Resisting Flowers Trio $25
(w/Kathy)
Saturday, June 23rd  10:30am - 12:30pm




Join Kathy and make three fabulous cards from Unity stamp images  using Distress markers, Perfect Pearls, and COPIC markers.  Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page).

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May Card Swap Club: Fun Folds $12  
(w/Deedee)
Tuesday, June 26th, 10:30-noon

This month we will be learning some fun fold techniques as well as 2 ways to use the Tim Holtz markers.  The cards feature MME Indie Chic paper and washi tape. Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page).  Please bring a score tool if you have one.
  

You can participate one month at a time, so there is no long-term commitment but prepayment is required a week in advance to reserve a spot. NOW OPEN TO 12 SEATS!

PRIOR TO SWAP DAY: You make 12 identical cards in your own style at home to bring and trade with fellow swap club participants and one to be displayed at the store. (Make 13 if you want to keep one of your own). 

DURING THE CLASS: Deedee will teach a fun technique and you will make 2 cards using that technique. For the last ˝ hour of the class time, one by one each class participant will share with the other classmates the card that they made at home to swap. By the end of class you will have 11 cards pre-made by fellow swappers and two cards that you made using the new technique.  

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Glory-ious Card Collection  $25
(w/Shay)
Saturday, June 30th  10:30am - 12:30pm


Celebrate 4th of July with Four cards, all things Red, White and Blue! You will be using the Beautiful Authentique paper Collection “Pride” in addition to other designer papers.

Learn how to make rolled flowers out of felt and paper to match your cards and how to incorporate cardboard into your projects/layouts. You will be making Tim Holtz’s Rosettes on the Vagabond. This class is great for the beginner and for the seasoned crafters.

Please bring in addition to your BCK (at the top of this page), glossy accents, Tim Holtz distress tool, and Vintage Photo Distress ink.

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Fast and Fun Techniques: Fun Folds $24
(with Deedee)
Saturday, June 30th  2:30pm - 4:30pm


This month we will be learning some fun fold techniques as well as 2 ways to use the Tim Holtz markers.  You will also learn some basic COPIC coloring.  The cards feature paper from Teresa Collins Everyday Collection and MME Indie Chic collection.  Ever wondered how to use the Washi tape...we will be using some on two cards.  Don't forget your BCK! (see top of this page).  In addition to the BCK, please bring a score tool if you have one.

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ATC Printer Tray: $22 for class + Preorder tray from us at 30% off by June 15th
(w/ Shay)
Saturday, July 14th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
 

Looking for that “Special” Gift for your Mom, Sister, Aunt, Daughter or Grandmother? Look no further bring in those special photos or vintage ephemera (new or old) that you have been saving. This is a great way to display all those memories.

You will be provided decorative papers, ribbon, chipboard letters, keys, cameo, buttons, various punches, vintage ephemera, wooden fence, butterfly, pearls/ bling, old sheet music & assorted knick-knacks to add to box.  


You will need to preorder the 7 Gypsies ATC Tray from the Hen House at a 30% discount by June 15th. 


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Stamping Bella Card Duo $25
(with Shay)
Tuesday, July 17th  10:30am - noon
REPEAT:  Saturday, July 28th 10:30am-noon

Join Shay with Lattebella and Ramona and her wagon.  These images are so adorable and have endless possibilities.  You will learn how to make your own background paper with Distress ink and a stamp.  And you will be coloring with some COPICS.  Please bring your BCK (at the top of this page).  We will be using Distress ink in Seedless Preserves and Brushed Corduroy and Stardust Stickles.  Please bring them along with your Distress ink applicator if you have them.


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