The beginning of the year is coming soon and this is when I make my changes for the year for classes, events, etc. (unless of course we get shut down). So I wanted to tell you what’s happening to Card Class. It is not going away so don’t panic, but it is evolving.
Card Class is becoming Craft Class starting in January. The cost is not changing so don’t worry. I think this is the only thing that hasn’t gone up this year. 🙂 It will still be $15 for Crafters, but it will now be $10 for Team Members. Team Members as well as Crafters can attend a craft fair to get a door prize voucher allowing them to take $5 off. If you would like it “to go” it is simply the same fee schedule as it is in person.
What is changing? I am glad you asked. Let me explain. In order to keep the cost and the timeframe the same there may not always be three projects. Sometimes there may be more and sometimes less. The class will also center around one collection, suite, or bundle. That way, you can see what variety of projects you can create using the same set. There will always be at least one card but I am also hoping to explore 3D projects, organizers, tags, pockets, albums, and more. Papercrafting has so much more to offer than the two dimensions that cards give us.
I will purchase two bundles to avoid a huge wait time during the class. One of the bundles will be purchased long before to make the samples and the second one will be added to the host code. This will allow the host to have a bit of a running start in collecting orders to get to the magical $150 mark in order to earn free items.
The second bundle will be for sale at Catalog Price with no shipping or tax added as it will be slightly used. It will first be offered to the host. If the host declines or does not respond by a predetermined deadline, it will then be offered to others in the following order: Class Attendees, VIP’s and Team Members, and then finally to all Crafters. All of this will be arranged in a separate email prior to the class. Pick up or delivery will be coordinated after the class is finished. This is only one of the benefits to changing the class. Keep in mind that should this second bundle get “spoken for”, you are still more than welcome to purchase your own separate bundle from the current Catalog!
So why am I making these changes? Great question! In its current configuration, Card Class has a list of supplies used that is usually well over $150 on its own. Simplifying the class to a bundle of products (typically around $50) will allow many crafters to enjoy the class either: 1. In Person using the bundles provided, 2. To Go with their own purchased bundle, or 3. at a Monday Open Session. As previously stated, how Card Class is currently set up is simply not feasible to do outside of the Studio. Restructuring to bundles will allow flexibility to participate for those who can not make the in-person class.
Thank you for being patient as the Events, Classes, and Supplies of the Red Door Crafters’ Studio continue to evolve and adapt. I hope you all will enjoy this new version.
If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to contact me.
See you at Craft Class! Please save the date for the first Craft Class for the new year on Thursday, January 13 or Saturday, January 15.
Happy Crafting!
With inky fingers,
Joni 🙂
Stamping With Joni and the Red Door Crafters 