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I've taken several classes from On Line Card Classes and I'm signed up for the Copic class. I've picked up several techniques and ideas from the classes. I like that I always have access to the class content.
I learned a lot from the ones I've taken. I was excited they offered the Copic class. I will be in the hospital during the first week, but I know it will always be on-line for when I feel like watching it.
I've taken two classes and have signed up for the copic one. It's a well-done, professional course with a ton of content, including video tutorials, downloadable pdfs, and forums where students can ask questions and interact with the teachers.
I didn't get as much out of the second class because I was too busy to participate during class, and still haven't had a chance to try all of the techniques. My fault. This time, I'm on temporary medical leave from work so I should be able to keep up.
__________________ aka Sue. Or Sue-odd.
No blog for me. My gallery chronicles my card-making successes and mishaps.
I've done at least 3 of their classes and loved them all. I learned alot and it's great that you have lifetime access to the videos etc. They run a forum during classes so you can ask questions along the way which is really helpful.
I learned a lot from the ones I've taken. I was excited they offered the Copic class. I will be in the hospital during the first week, but I know it will always be on-line for when I feel like watching it.
Thanks for all the input.
I am still not sure whAt interactive means.
So are the classes done at a specific time and then how do you ask questions? Is it like a webinar? Do you need a special set up?
Also, if you can't participate during the live time, you can still get the content, right?
Kathy
I am sure others will chime in as well to explain but you don't participate in a 'live' lesson. I am in Australia so any sort of 'live' lessons wouldn't work for me! When you sign up for a class, you will be required to create your User Name and a password so that you can log in to do each lesson. You get an email when that Day's Lesson has been posted on their website and you just click through the link provided to the Online Card Classes website and log in with your user name and password.
Accompanying that Day's Lesson are photos of the cards and usually several videos which give heaps of details/step-by-step instructions about how the cards were made. Jennifer Macguire and Kristina Werner do many of the videos but they also have Guest Presenters such as Debby Hughes from the UK (Lime Doodle Design blog), Shari Carroll, Julie Ebersole, Laura Bassen and many others. Where a Guest Presenter doesn't have a video accompanying their card, they will give detailed step-by-step instructions and photos. Every card has a supplies list and links to websites where you can purchase ALL the products used and you get shopping discounts for different stores for use during the Classes. I personally don't use them because of where I live (due to the postage cost to Australia).
If you choose to make a card using the technique/ideas shown, you can upload it to their Card Gallery for all the participants to see. You don't need a blog to be able to do this. Their Card Gallery is open usually for about a week after all the classes have ended - so you couldn't do the class and then upload a card to their Card Gallery 3 months later.
The forum is where you can ask questions about techniques, ask advice, share your excitement about what you have seen - really anything to do with the class. The teachers are prompt in replying and very helpful in my experience. They encourage you to give a brief introduction about yourself before the classes begin - but this is optional. And you don't have to take part in the forum if you don't want to. The forums are closed around a week after the Classes finish but they do not disappear - they are still there for you to look through whenever you want to in the future.
Accompanying the lessons are PDF files (which use the free program Acrobat Reader to open them) which you can download if you wish and just have on your computer to look at or you can print them to have on hand. I do download the files and print them out. But of course, these PDFs are not to be shared with friends - they are for your own personal use.
Before the classes begin, you are given a supply list of recommended products for that class - but of course, you don't have to go out and purchase anything prior to the class starting - it's optional - and often they will offer alternatives that you could use if you didn't have the same stamp set/brand of ink pads etc. that they use.
Because I am so time-poor and I am a really slow cardmaker, I have never uploaded a card to their Gallery. I just love being part of an online card class because:
a) I learn new techniques and get inspired
b) I get to see new products or learn about different ways of using them
c) I can go back a year later and play the videos again or look through the galleries as you have a lifetime of access to them
d) none of my friends make cards and the class makes me feel like a part of a community of people who understand my passion and it helps me not feel so isolated
Great answer JoBear2. You nailed the content of the classes and how they are presented. I have taken ten of these. Not all have been during the interactive session, which is when they are live with the instructors popping in the forum. They give prizes, so even if you do not post a photo, post a comment each day. I won some dies in the Holiday workshop class last winter and all I did was comment in a daily post. These prizes are random, so everybody in the class has a chance to win.
I clicked through one of the banner ads the other day and looked around -- not sure whether I wanted to sign up or not. I decided that I did -- I just signed up for the Copic class.
I love these classes. Some of us from the Freshly Made Sketches team take them together and chat about them and share our thoughts and projects on our private Facebook page. It's as close as I get to stamping with my friends these days.
I am sure others will chime in as well to explain but you don't participate in a 'live' lesson. I am in Australia so any sort of 'live' lessons wouldn't work for me! When you sign up for a class, you will be required to create your User Name and a password so that you can log in to do each lesson. You get an email when that Day's Lesson has been posted on their website and you just click through the link provided to the Online Card Classes website and log in with your user name and password.
Accompanying that Day's Lesson are photos of the cards and usually several videos which give heaps of details/step-by-step instructions about how the cards were made. Jennifer Macguire and Kristina Werner do many of the videos but they also have Guest Presenters such as Debby Hughes from the UK (Lime Doodle Design blog), Shari Carroll, Julie Ebersole, Laura Bassen and many others. Where a Guest Presenter doesn't have a video accompanying their card, they will give detailed step-by-step instructions and photos. Every card has a supplies list and links to websites where you can purchase ALL the products used and you get shopping discounts for different stores for use during the Classes. I personally don't use them because of where I live (due to the postage cost to Australia).
If you choose to make a card using the technique/ideas shown, you can upload it to their Card Gallery for all the participants to see. You don't need a blog to be able to do this. Their Card Gallery is open usually for about a week after all the classes have ended - so you couldn't do the class and then upload a card to their Card Gallery 3 months later.
The forum is where you can ask questions about techniques, ask advice, share your excitement about what you have seen - really anything to do with the class. The teachers are prompt in replying and very helpful in my experience. They encourage you to give a brief introduction about yourself before the classes begin - but this is optional. And you don't have to take part in the forum if you don't want to. The forums are closed around a week after the Classes finish but they do not disappear - they are still there for you to look through whenever you want to in the future.
Accompanying the lessons are PDF files (which use the free program Acrobat Reader to open them) which you can download if you wish and just have on your computer to look at or you can print them to have on hand. I do download the files and print them out. But of course, these PDFs are not to be shared with friends - they are for your own personal use.
Before the classes begin, you are given a supply list of recommended products for that class - but of course, you don't have to go out and purchase anything prior to the class starting - it's optional - and often they will offer alternatives that you could use if you didn't have the same stamp set/brand of ink pads etc. that they use.
Because I am so time-poor and I am a really slow cardmaker, I have never uploaded a card to their Gallery. I just love being part of an online card class because:
a) I learn new techniques and get inspired
b) I get to see new products or learn about different ways of using them
c) I can go back a year later and play the videos again or look through the galleries as you have a lifetime of access to them
d) none of my friends make cards and the class makes me feel like a part of a community of people who understand my passion and it helps me not feel so isolated
I hope this helps
Thanks for explaining it all JoBear2! I think I'm going to sign up for the copic class, knowing you can always access the information/video's/pdf's when it suits you best is a real bonus for me.
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Thank you all for your responses to my original question.
I have signed up for the Copic class and I. am very excited.
It will be my first online class, as well as my first formal class in Copics.
While I do use my Copics some, self taught by reading and watching on the internet,
it will be great to have all of the information in one place, instead of 50 bookmarks.
Kathy
Thank you all for your responses to my original question.
I have signed up for the Copic class and I. am very excited.
It will be my first online class, as well as my first formal class in Copics.
While I do use my Copics some, self taught by reading and watching on the internet,
it will be great to have all of the information in one place, instead of 50 bookmarks.
Kathy
That's exactly why I signed up for the Copic class.
Thank you all for your responses to my original question.
I have signed up for the Copic class and I. am very excited.
It will be my first online class, as well as my first formal class in Copics.
While I do use my Copics some, self taught by reading and watching on the internet,
it will be great to have all of the information in one place, instead of 50 bookmarks.
Kathy
It looks like we will be in good company for the class. I am excited! Tomorrow we get the things we need to print out for the class!
Blessings.
Just popping in to add my voice to those who have high praise for Online Card Classes! Great content and instructors, and the quality of the videos is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to take or recommend anything they offer. I'm sure the upcoming Copic class will be a winner!
Great answer JoBear2. You nailed the content of the classes and how they are presented. I have taken ten of these. Not all have been during the interactive session, which is when they are live with the instructors popping in the forum. They give prizes, so even if you do not post a photo, post a comment each day. I won some dies in the Holiday workshop class last winter and all I did was comment in a daily post. These prizes are random, so everybody in the class has a chance to win.
Oh, I had NEVER realised that the forum was live! I guess because I am in Australia with the time difference, I had never even thought to check. Thanks for letting us know.
How awesome to win some dies - I am so happy for you - I just love hearing of other people winning crafty goodies!
I have taken all of the online classes and feel I have gotten something from each class. the Copic class has not started but the pre-class information has been outstanding.
__________________ Mary Jo
prairiepapercrafter.blogspot.com
Just bought my first Copic markers last week so this is perfect timing! $35 seems like a small investment to learn how to use my markers properly, which were a much bigger investment!
I cannot say enough good things about Online Card Classes! They are totally top notch. So entertaining and informative. I could watch people make cards and give tips all day long!
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