Create & Inspire Markham 2025 Classes

MK1 & MK12 & MK18 – Floral Stenciled Cards with Gina K. Designs

Join Gina K. and explore some fun stenciling techniques. Learn how to easily add textures and design elements to your stenciled images and learn tips and tricks for smooth fades and even blending.  You will create three beautiful cards that can be used for any occasion!

Gina will teach this class in 3 time slots over the weekend.

MK1 – Saturday 9:30 AM

MK12 – Sunday 12:30 PM

MK18 – Saturday 4:30 PM

MK2 & MK13 & MK21 – Spring Greetings with Jenn Shurkus for Lawn Fawn

Join Jenn Shurkus, Lawn Fawn Instructor, for a wicked fun class creating three spring-inspired cards using a few brand new products from the new It’s a Bird collection some of which you’ll take home with you!

Using stamps, dies, and more from Lawn Fawn, Jenn will go over some inspiring card techniques, including a fun interactive card!  You are sure to use these techniques over and over again. The cards will highlight the whimsical, fun style of Lawn Fawn. Whether you are new to Lawn Fawn or are a fan already, you are sure to be inspired!

Jenn will teach this class in 3 time slots over the weekend.

MK2 – Friday 6:30 PM

MK13 – Saturday 4:30 PM

MK21 – Sunday 12:30 PM

MK3 – Celebrate Good Times: Mixing + Matching Party Pages! with Jess Forster

Birthdays are a great way to celebrate life, connect with others, and feel special! Whether it’s blowing out candles, giving or receiving gifts, or wearing something festive, birthdays bring a unique nostalgia and joy. In this two-hour class, Jess Forster will share her favourite tips and tricks for documenting these special occasions with a focus on photography and storytelling.

Participants will create a double 12” x 12” traditional layout and a double 24” x 12” pocket page layout with the brand-new collection Hip Hip Hooray collection from Echo Park that has not yet been released. Jess will guide you through design decisions and simple techniques for capturing heartfelt birthday memories, making the creative process fun and accessible. By the end of the class, you’ll have the perfect pages to celebrate those special birthday moments!

MK3 – Saturday 2 PM

Class 1: MK4 & MK15 – Let’s Double Up! with Virginia Nebel

Looking for some creative ideas for multi-photo and double-page layouts? Virginia will share her tried and true design tips and techniques to create beautifully layered double pages that will make your photos shine!  In class, you will finish two double-page layouts and likely some fun pages to finish on your own. You’ll be working with Echo Park’s newest collection Blossoms & Bees collection and a little Simple Stories, too!

MK4 – Sunday 12:30 PM

MK15 – Friday 6:30 PM

Class 2: MK5 – Simple, Super, Sensational! with Virginia Nebel

Sometimes it’s the added little details and elements that can make your pages sing. You will have so much fun backing cut files, inking, and stenciling to create one double-page and two single-page layouts! Join Virginia in her class as she guides you on a creative path to take your pages from simply fabulous to super sensational using the Bella Blvd. My Life 365 collection!

MK5 – Saturday 4:30 PM

Class 1: MK6 & MK17 – Creative Checklist, Continued! with Meghann Andrew

Join Meghann Andrew in a two-hour class as we create while we continue to tick off our creative checklist—the design principles that Meghann makes sure she nails with every page to create a fantastic layout! In this class, you’ll use a beautiful new everyday collection from Rosie’s Studio and Spellbinders to create a 12 x 12-inch single-page layout and a double-page layout, plus you’ll get instructions to create one more page on your own! This class will give you confidence in your design decisions while creating layouts that you love.

MK6 – Saturday 9:30 AM

MK17 – Saturday 2 PM

Class 2: MK7 – Clean & Colourful Cards with Concord & 9^th with Meghann Andrew

Join Meghann Andrew as we create 3 clean and colourful cards in Meghann’s signature style together using a brand new collection, Sweet Stems, from Concord & 9^th. Craft your cards in this two-hour class while learning new tips and techniques like stamping, blending, and die-cutting in a fun and friendly environment. This class is perfect for both new cardmakers or seasoned cardmaking pros! And you’ll have a beautiful kit to take home too!

MK7 – Saturday 7 PM

MK20 – Sunday 9:30 AM

MK8 & MK14 & MK16 – Spellbinders Vibrant Cards Die Cutting Class with Kim Kesti

Be among the first to play with Spellbinders NEW Color Wheel Cardstock in the Vibrant Cards Die Cutting Class. We will create three cards featuring stunning new colors of cardstock along with unique dies and the Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine. Get tips and tricks about getting the most from your die cutting! Also, see a fun demo of the BetterPress system! Join us for this exciting class – we can’t wait to create with you.

Class Kit includes: full size die set, a stencil set, a sample pack of Color Wheel Cardstock, sentiments, embellishments, and card bases

Kim will teach this class in 3 time slots over the weekend.

MK8 – Saturday 2 PM

MK14 – Sunday 9:30 AM

MK16 – Saturday 9:30 AM

Class 1: MK9 – My Family Memories Album with Andrea Lake!

Join Andrea for a heartwarming class where you’ll create a beautiful 6×8 family memory album using a Simple Stories SN@P! binder and the charming Front Porch collection from Simple Stories. With its warm and cozy color palette and delightful floral and springtime touches, this collection is perfect for capturing cherished moments with loved ones. Along with Andrea, you’ll layer photos and embellishments and create interactive elements to tell the story of your family in a unique and creative way.

This class will be 3 hours.

MK9 – Friday 6 PM

Class 2: MK10 & MK19 – Pattern Play- Layout Class with Andrea Lake

Unlock the secrets to creating stunning scrapbook layouts by mastering two key techniques: layering and working with patterns. In this class, Andrea will teach you how to add dimension and depth to your pages by layering papers, embellishments, and photos. She’ll also dive into the art of mixing and matching patterned papers, ensuring your layouts are visually balanced. You’ll create at least one double-page layout and a single-page layout in this class.

MK10 – Sunday 9:30 AM

MK19 – Saturday 7 PM

MK11 – Multi Photo Interactive Layouts with Becki Adams

Join Becki Adams for a fun class where you’ll create multi-photo interactive layouts For The Record collection from Simple Stories. This collection has a bright, fun color palette with a perfect retro vibe. Becki will show you fun, unique ways to add many photos to your 12×12 layouts by using innovative techniques to add interactive elements. Participants will create a 12 x 12 layout and a double-page layout with a fun bonus layout, too! At the end of class, you’ll want to keep creating and applying new interactive techniques to all of your scrapbook pages.

MK11 – Saturday 7 PM