Self Made Craft

If you want to learn a new skill or start a new hobby then the best way to do this is by enrolling in a class, workshop or course. When it comes to making cards this is no exception. Many people these days want to learn all about card making but don't know where to start. If this is you then why don't you consider trying to find a local card making class or club?

Taking a class will help you to meet other people who are in the same place as you as are well as teaching you all the skills that you need to pursue a card making hobby. You will have lots of fun in the process and end up with a portfolio of handmade cards that you can be proud of.

Many card making workshops will be of quite fluid format where you can just turn up and have a go. Materials are usually provided and you can expect to pay a modest fee for a place on a course. There will usually be lots of example of pre-made cards that you can use as inspiration or a theme to work from. For example one week's theme may be 'cards for men' and the following week 'cards with butterfly motifs' and so on. This will help you to learn how to create cards for people of different ages and interests. Each week may also have a different technique for example 'decoupage' may be on week one and 'quilling' on week two and so on.

As the materials are provided you won't have to buy a lot of expensive card craft supplies to get started. You can pop along and see if you enjoy yourself or if you display any natural flair for this type of craft. If you decide that card making is not for you then you will not be out of pocket or lumbered with materials cluttering up your home.

Most card classes will include refreshments of some kind, possibly drinks and cakes. This will give you a chance to socialise with those in the card making workshop and get to know them a bit better. The length of time that these sorts of classes run for really depends on what is being taught and who is teaching it. On average a course will last for a couple of hours but they can sometimes go for a whole day.

If you are crafty and are looking to start card making then why not try out some card making classes today!