scrapbooking workshops?

Question

I love scrapbooking but have not made a scrapbook of my own. I go through websites like peasinabucket, simplescrapbooks and such but I only admire what i see. I don't know anything. I started a list of how to books but I think what would be best is one of those scrapbooking workshops, or anything like that.

Can anyone reccomend a good workshop. Or something for beginners. Something of great quality, that is national or more local (live in MA)

Thank you!

Answer 1

I love scrapbooking!!! But, I never read a how-to book or went to a workshop. All it takes (and this is no lie) is you starting. You don't need any training. All you need is time, pictures and paper. Check this out. Go to Wal-Mart or Michaels and buy a sturdy scrapbook of your choice size and color that can be filled with more sheets . I personally recommend a 12x12 size because it allows more pictures to be on one page, but this up to you. Now, here's what I do because I'm a college student, so I have no money. LEt's say you go to a fun place like disney land (this is hypothetical). You need to save your tickets, the park map, the receipts of where you went to eat, the fast passes, and Minnie's autograph. Make the map your background and use the tickets and autograph, etc. as your fill in peices to give your page more decoration. Then, add your favorite photos. They can be cropped, cut, and colored however you like (Having some kind of photoshop on your computer really helps because you can personalize your photos). But, see how I used free resources to decorate my page? That means, I saved money by not buying the expensive scrapbook extras at Michaels. Now, if you have money, then go to the scrapbook section of your nearest arts store. Buy: stickers that are embossed, background paper that goes with the theme of your page (if it's christmas, then stick with red, green and gold), and little non-sticky extras. I recommend stick glue and not regular Elmer's school glue because that can cause your photos to stick together and thus causing your pages to stick together. Or use tape. But whatever you do, give yourself time. If you give 100% to your scrapbook, you will get 100% back. And you don't need to be artsy and craftsy to be a good scrapbooker. You just need to bring your own flavor to every page. The first page can be your practice and then you'll see how your style is. And, if you really feel the need to go to a workshop, check out your nearest art store and they should have art classes. Have fun!

Answer 2

Most scrapbook stores have workshops in their stores. As one of the workers or they usually have a bullitin board to list the different workshops.

if they dont have a workshop ask if someone has time to show you around the store and give you some ideas or explain different products.

one thing you need to make sure of is to stick with one theme, event or such at a time or you can get overwhelmed with too many at once. i have.

you can also buy one of the scapbooking magazines and in the back usually list big scrapbooking workshops or conventions. those can be alot of fun.

also on diy they have a show called scrapbooking. watch some of those shows. they explain everything they do. they are also on the website diynetwork.com with complete and exact instruction on what you see on the show. they usually have some great projects and not really difficult to do or follow.

hope this helps.