Did you recently get a Cricut as a gift?  Or maybe you would like to learn how to create your own gifts for friends and family?  Perhaps you want to design your own clothes by adding unique images and sayings?

If so, then this is the class for you!  In this multi-week class, you will earn the basics on how to use your Cricut, how to use Design Space, how to pick the best designs to use and to create your own, and which materials are best to use for your project.

This class will be taught as a hands-on class.  Each week we will build on our skills, and will have a different skill/project to focus on. 

Class 1:  Introducing your machine and Design Space.  Project: Getting used to Design Space (no cutting this week)
Class 2:  Using different materials, accessories, and mats.  Project:  Design and cut your name from Design Space using card stock
Class 3:  Creating, and cutting, a simple card using images from Design Space.  Project:  Card using images of your choice
Class 4:  How to draw/write with your Cricut.  How to upload images.  Project:  Small sign using draw tool and images from Design Space, or your own upload.
Class 5:  How to combine cutting and drawing into one project:  Project:  Card using cut and draw together
Class 6:  The different types of vinyl and what they're used for.  Project:  Cutting name using vinyl to personalize an object of your choice
Class 7:  How to layer vinyl  Project:  Creating a decal using multiple colors of vinyl
Class 8:  How to apply vinyl to an object.  Project:  Designing, cutting, and applying vinyl to object of your choice
Class 9:  Class decides on project
Class 10:  Class decides on project.

**This schedule is subject to change depending on skill level and/or needing to spend more time on more difficult components**

Note:  We can learn how to design and cut materials to apply to t-shirts, however, the application of the iron-on must be completed in the presence of an adult due to using an iron.

Students will be provided with materials list that will be necessary for each week's skill.  Some of these materials can be used over multiple weeks.  

Students should have a basic knowledge of how to use a computer.  Design Space and a Cricut is required.