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We at Creative Workshops thank you for your kind words!
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Just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed not only the workshop with Pam Carriker but also the wonderful and talented women I have been meeting by being active with the interaction you provide through ning.
Blessings,
Cynthia
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I took your digital collage class and can't thank you enough for it! From knowing absolutely nothing about photoshop elements, I was able to start creating digital collages almost immediately thanks to your clear instructions and screen shots on the video.
Just seemed that you were right there across the table from me!
Enjoyed the videos very much and you did a wonderful job teaching.
Thanks again,
Lucille Cherwinski
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I so enjoyed the workshops I took last year - the videos were invaluable. Without them the classes would have to have more information (detail) - at least for me. Thanks again Gail, staff and instructors. Haroldine Howell
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Living in the U.K. I always looked enviously in Somerset Studio at the art courses and retreats, knowing that I would never be able to afford traveling to the States and doing one of these so it is lovely to be able to do them online. I like the way you can see the photos for all the courses because that's inspiration to do another one!
I've been very grateful for the prompt help when I haven't been able to reach the videos or pdfs. And the courses themselves are really good
So thanks
Angela Norris
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I took Pam Carriker's Visual Journalism 101 & I found it very informative & a great all-around workshop for a beginning journaler like myself. I really appreciated the collage pages & the workbook. The videos were professionally created & and all the information was professionally presented. I've since taken another online workshop from an individual who also did videos & I can't emphasize enough how
much more professional & informative Pam Carriker's workshop was.
This leads me to feel that my money is best spent with Creative Workshops online art classes. I would have to hear high recommendation from others before I would consider any other company.
Thank you for offering this service & striving to do such a good job.
Betty Wilhelm
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Just a note to compliment Pam Carriker on the journal workshop. It was wonderfully organized and very professionally produced! LOVED IT!!!
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I am so happy to give a big 'hug' to the efforts and teachers of Creative Workshops.
I have taken two of your classes and have on other occassions told you how much they
furthered my understanding of Elements and how to use it.
I took classes with many Elements Guru's and spent a small fortune and did not understand nor come away from the classes with as much knowledge and enthusiam as I did yours.
The other classes SAID they were for beginners...but I guess no one was as much of a 'beginner' as I was because they assumed you knew way more than I did.
But your classes, Gail...'took me by the hand' and showed me step by step.
Thank you so much for taking the time to, first create these videos and then to be there for me when a question did arise.
GREAT JOB!
Hugs and Blessings,
Nancy
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I, for one, am completely sold on your offerings. My very first online class, through CW, was with Jodi Ohl's Faux Encaustics class. It was awesome!

It gave me a foundation for freeing myself and actually doodling for the very first time. I loved the process, the videos were clear and precise.

As a result of my positive experience with Creative Workshops, I have signed up for Pam Carriker's Journal 365 class and cannot wait to get started.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Marilyn J. Rock
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Great workshop, excellent teacher. The print-outs were great. It was my first experience with an online class, and taking this one made me want to take more
Susan Clayton
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I have been consistently thrilled with all of the classes that I have taken at CW. I have taken more online classes with you than anywhere else and, as I know I have mentioned in the past, the fact that I can always go back to catch up or review is probably the single most important thing I can say!

Life happens and I have had some health challenges that mean I still have yet to finish classes that I have paid for some time ago. The fact that I can wait until I feel good is a huge for me.

The class offerings are always superior, well thought out and put together and offer so much in the way of variety. I was thrilled to find an online calligraphy class - they are so hard to find. Decorative brush painting is another class that I am so excited that you have made available. There are more classes that I am looking forward to taking from your excellent line up!
CW rocks in my book!
Marie Z. Johansen
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Gail, I simply HAD to write to tell you that your digital workshops are AMAZING. I have taken both of them, and, as I have previously indicated, I was an addict after the first lesson of the first class. I couldn't get enough. I kept playing and discovering and creating and have yet to quit. Or get bored (which is quite a feat for my ADD! LOL).

Long story short, I have taken my digital work 'on the road,' so to speak, and was notified last week that three of my digital pieces were accepted into an art show in New York! I cannot thank you enough and thought you'd be happy to know that your teaching is not only effective, but sublime.

Thank you again!
Kerri [Pestana] Salyards :)
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I have taken 2 of the Creative Workshops classes (Visual Journalism and Shades of Grey) and now I am enrolled in Journal 365. All 3 classes are taught by Pam Carriker. I was drawn to Pam's style of journaling and was happy to find her online video classes in Creative Workshops.

I started by downloading the supply lists and the class handouts. It's easy to do and they are a good reference.
Then I began watching the videos. Pam does an excellent job of creating videos that show her techniques clearly. She's a joy to listen to and watch as she creates journal pages on the fly. Her sunny personality shines through. I feel like I am in the room with her as she is teaching and guiding me on my journey. I play the video and work on my journal page as Pam does hers. I am always amazed by what I create. Pam is truly an inspiration!

One of the other fun things is posting pictures of my journal pages and seeing the work of others. It's wonderful to see the encouraging supportive comments that people post for each other's artwork. I feel like I have a network of artist friends around the world. It's a great feeling!
Thank you, Gail, for creating this network!

Sharyle

The workshops that we offer are all conducted here in the Creative Workshops Ning group.

You can join our Ning group now or if you purchase a workshop you can wait and join when you receive your workshop invitation.

In order to participate in online workshops, the workshop must be purchased. If a workshop has not started at the time of purchase you will receive an invitation to join the workshop shortly before the class begins. In the case of ongoing workshops you will receive your invitation to the workshop shortly after your fee is paid.

When a workshop has been purchased, you will receive an confirmation of your order. Due to the nature of these classes refunds are not available once you have started a class.

For any workshop you are expected to have basic computer and Internet skills. You will need to be able to access the workshops with your ning ID that was used in your workshop invitation. If you do not have a high speed connection we can not guarantee you will be able to see the videos. You will need to be able to download files, copy, paste or save documents to your hard drive. It is your responsibility to know these skills before a workshop begins – these skills WILL NOT be taught during any workshop.

Participants may copy and paste text lessons onto their own computer or print them out. All lessons are yours to keep and you may do anything with them except share them with someone else. The documents, photos and/or videos that will be used in these sessions take the place of an in-class instructor working with you.

There will be a private Q&A area in the workshop area. This is where you will go to discuss what you are learning, meet other participants or ask questions of the teacher. . Participation in this area is not mandatory, it is there for your use should you wish.

Please note that many of the course materials you will be given are copyrighted and course material is NOT for public distribution under any circumstances.

Due to coypright issues and respect for our teachers videos are not available for download.