A survey of sorts.

Hi.
I emailed you with my thoughts. I would take any class at LSS only if they can provide me a certified American Sign Language interpreter for me. Also, I hope for all LSS in Austin hire variety of teachers with different styles. Not just the same teacher over and over for many years.
I also would like to take classes from "celebrity" scrapbookers rather than take from "local" teachers.

The one class I paid for at a LSS was a disappointment to me. It was primarily a class in which we copied the instructor's layout. No new techniques were taught, and it was very rushed -- not relaxed at all. And the store was out of the supplies/tools used in the class, so we couldn't purchase what we needed to continue work on the project at home. VERY frustrating. This was a local instructor. I haven't paid for any classes since then!

I do not take classes at my LSS because all they offer is card making, and it is always when I am at work. I would love to have classes offered on book binding, book altering, jewerly making with scrapbook materials. The LSS near work offers these, but I live an hour away and am at home when they are being offered.

For me it is a combination of elements that make want to take a class but the biggest draw is the teacher. My favorite teacher talks about her scrapbooking life outside of the class room, how she does things in her home studio, how she got started ,what she has learned recently. She is also very interested in her students and how they do things. She shares what she has learned from her students and she asks us questions. When this personal attention comes from, not only a very popular teacher but also a magazine contributer and author of two books, it really makes me feel like a vital part of the class.

I take class at my LSS to learn new techniques and try new products. I like classes that allow me to try things out there before I use my photos and my supplies. As I get more advanced, I may look for some project classes, especially for things that I can give as gifts.

***The one class I paid for at a LSS was a disappointment to me. It was primarily a class in which we copied the instructor's layout. No new techniques were taught,****
yep, that sounds like the one I went to!! And it was really off color combos so I started flipping the paper over to opposite side and bought different ribbon and made it mine. It turned out ok, but still....the weirdest thing is the instructor was all like *gee, that's different than what I had planned*. It was like I was doing it wrong because I didn't copy her exactly.
What I would like more is the idea, the supplies and then some guidance to "push" me a bit in a new direction. See how different I CAN make it from MY usual or the instructor's planned LO.

I take a class if I like the final project, and I want to see the final project in the store and in the email/online newsletter. I love to do mini albums and home decor projects.
Things that would keep me coming back:
1. A discount on the items used in the class or on purchases made that night.
2. Being able to have choices of paper for projects - not everyone has the same tastes!
3. A GREAT teacher!
4. Reasonably priced classes for what you get. Paying $20 for a 2-page spread is too much IMHO. I totally understand that the store and the instructor have to make money, but give the student an incentive to buy MORE product (such as a % off).
5. Make sure there is enough time to complete the project in class. I HATE leaving with an incomplete project!
6. Morning classes
7. Lots of room to work
8. Good directions to bring home with me. Color copies are fabulous!
I think it would be cool to have a class based on a book, such as Cathy Z's, any of the Autumn Leaves. I don't want to recreate the layouts in the book exactly (I can do that at home), but use the books style to make different layouts.

I take a class if I like the final project, and I want to see the final project in the store and in the email/online newsletter. I love to do mini albums and home decor projects.
Things that would keep me coming back:
1. A discount on the items used in the class or on purchases made that night.
2. Being able to have choices of paper for projects - not everyone has the same tastes!
3. A GREAT teacher!
4. Reasonably priced classes for what you get. Paying $20 for a 2-page spread is too much IMHO. I totally understand that the store and the instructor have to make money, but give the student an incentive to buy MORE product (such as a % off).
5. Make sure there is enough time to complete the project in class. I HATE leaving with an incomplete project!
6. Morning classes
7. Lots of room to work
8. Good directions to bring home with me. Color copies are fabulous!
I think it would be cool to have a class based on a book, such as Cathy Z's, any of the Autumn Leaves. I don't want to recreate the layouts in the book exactly (I can do that at home), but use the books style to make different layouts.