Cricut's offer a world of creative options to keen crafters but let's face it - they can seem intimidating and they are not inexpensive.
Cynthia Nowak; a retired teacher and an enthusiastic Cricut user and crafter, has offered to help students of this class unwrap the marvel that is Cricut. Whether you are considering purchasing a Cricut or you currently own one and wish you felt more comfortable with it - this is the class for you. Even if you love your cricut and just want to play with other enthusiasts, we invite you to join us for this one day, comprehensive class on "Getting to Know Your Cricut".
Agenda
“Getting to Know Your Cricut”
Part One
Focus: Vinyl
· Learn about weeding and various techniques
· Transfer, cut and weed design
· Attach vinyl to a surface
You will make 2-3 vinyl projects: Notebook Cover, Label a Tumbler and/or Welcome Sign
Part Two
Focus: Iron-on Materials (HTV/Heat Transfer Vinyl)
· Working with Heat Transfer Vinyl
· Types of heat transfer vinyl
You will make 2 iron-on projects: Christmas Towel, T-shirt.
Part Three
Focus: Infusible Ink Materials
· Working with infusible ink
You will make 2-3 infusible ink projects: Zippered Pouch, Tote Bag and/or baby onesie
Bring:
*Your IPAD or lap top (Chrome books are not compatible with Design Space)
Your Cricut machine (if you have one)
2 extra Cricut machines will be available to use (Cricut Maker 3, Cricut Joy).
12 x 12 standard cutting mat (green)
Cricut tools (weeder, tweezers, scissors, brayer etc.) if you have them
Bring your own tumbler to label (stainless steel, non-textured smooth surface)
Bring your own blank t-shirt to label (new is easier to work with).
There is a $40 materials fee payable to the teacher on the day of the class. This will cover vinyl costs and pproject costs.
Cynthia Nowak has been crafting since she was a young child. She is always looking for new projects to make: from drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, sewing, and cricuting fun fabulous projects. After she received her first Cricut for Christmas a few years ago, she has disappeared down the Cricut rabbit hole and has been pulled in ever since!