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I have taken quite a
number of online classes, ranging from digital scrapbooking to quilting
to journal making to mixed media techniques. I have found online
classes to be an excellent way of learning. You can complete the
lessons at your own pace whenever you have the time. Sue
Bleiweiss's classes have been among my very favorites. Sue is an
excellent teacher. Her written materials are very thorough with
pictures and she is very responsive to questions, often answering within
minutes of posting your question. She is very creative with the
ideas she presents. I highly recommend her classes! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I recently took Sue's Mixed Media
Journaling online class and it was fabulous. I love being able to
work at home and to be able to communicate with the instructor, as well
as all the students in the class, online. The constant flow of
ideas, being able to see photos of what everyone is doing, and the
outstanding and immediate help from Sue is something I have never
experienced in a hands-on class. Hope to take more of these classes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I have taken many online classes over the
past few years and find this style of learning fabulous. Not only do you
get to work in a class with a renowned teacher like Sue, who I would not
normally have the opportunity to do, but also you can "attend"
your class at whatever time of day suits you. You have the added
advantage of printed lessons which many teachers no longer provide in a
face to face class which you can refer to long after the class has
finished. One of the biggest advantage to me is that I can feel
comfortable about asking that "silly" question as no-one
really knows me anyway, Sue makes you feel very comfortable about asking
questions and suggestions can also come from others in the large class
from all around the world. The class discussions and gallery give
you loads of ideas and with larger numbers of participants in the
classes many questions are asked that may not have occurred to you and
you can keep note for future reference. My advice to anyone
thinking of trying an online class is to go take one and enjoy it, you
will be totally hooked on them. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If
you cannot get to a class, online learning is definitely the next best
thing. I have taken 3 of Sue's classes, am just starting my 4th and I am
already signed up for number 5. That probably says it all. A
supplies list is sent well before the class starts so supplies can be
bought and Sue can be contacted with any problems. Lessons are
always sent on time, each one being a pdf file which is very well
presented, with clear instructions and lots of photos to illustrate each
step. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I had never taken an
online class before I took Sue's Journal making for the Fiber Artist
class. (In fact, I was somewhat leary.) No fears- the class was
terrific. Sue's instructions were specific and easy to follow.
She responds to questions immediately. The feedback from the
others in the class is also very helpful and informative-- and very
encouraging and supportive. I also found the online albums a great
way to see what the other students are doing, and to get great ideas for
changes and improvements to my own work. Having a homework
assignment gave me motivation to create, play, and have fun. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I love online classes: no
lugging of supplies only to find that you didn't bring the right things.
No worry about traffic, gas prices, and being late. No worry about snow
in winter that makes getting up my hill a challenge. A wide range of
class types that would be hard to find in any one area. As far as
interaction with class members, there's always an online group to take
part in, and many members who love to share. The teachers I've had-and
I've taken many classes-have been very good at answering my questions.
Any computer technical problems I've ran into, someone has answered,
helping me to become a much better computer operator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The internet made the
world smaller and I love the online classes that you international
artists give! I'm living in the Netherlands and online classes are
the way to learn so much! All the classes I followed were good,
explanations and photo's made everything clear. The yahoo-groups are
good, not especially necessary for me, but that is a personal
preference. What I also love is that you can do everything in the time
that suits you, that's probably why I don't use the yahoo-groups, doing
things at another time. I've done Terri's class "quilting
paper" and will do the mixed media class next month.
I've done 3 (or 4) of Sue's classes and now I'm doing the "more
journals" class and I'm also going to do the Susan Sorrell class! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Many of us already know
the benefits of taking online classes. One big advantage, of
course, is being able to do the assignments anytime and anywhere.
Aside from that, the teacher remains the most important factor in the
success of any course. I have experienced Terri's teaching
methods and materials. Let me tell you, they are top notch! Your
success is important to Terri and she responds immediately
to your questions. I highly recommend her classes. You
are guaranteed to learn and you will enjoy yourself along the
way! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I had gathered art
materials for a long time but it was not until I took Sue Bleiweiss's
course on Mixed Media Surfaces and Creative Journaling that I actually
found the courage to use them and thoroughly enjoyed being part of
Sue's class. I can recommend that anyone new to mixed media should
sign up and have a go and rest assured Sue will be with you 100% of
the way with encouragement and support. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I am just finishing up
my first class from Terri Stegmiller, and I have really enjoyed it!
In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I've signed up for a second class.
I have taken many online classes from many different teachers over the
last few years, and Terri's class has been among the best. Terri
is a very good teacher. Her written material for the class is
always very clear and straightforward, with good pictures. She
is very responsive to questions, answering quickly. And her
projects are such fun. I highly recommend Terri's classes! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I have found Sue's
journal making course to be a wonderfully inspiring way to encourage
my creativity, so much so that I am doing her second one!
Her instructions are clear and cover each point step by step with lots
of photos. The best thing about it is that you can
print out the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I love to take on-line classes. The classes I can do in my area are very limited. The classes on the Internet are unlimited and varied. I can work at my own pace and do the lesson all in one day or spread it over the week depending on what is going on in my life at the time. Going into the class forums is a great way to catch up with everyone else in the class, swap ideas and get inspiration and, of course, help if needed. Terri's classes are great fun and informative. I printed off my class lessons and now have a wonderful book to refer to. Terri's sense of fun and love of colour have helped me put the joy back into creating artworks. If you are thinking
of taking an online class, especially one of Terri's, I would say
go for it. You will not be sorry at all. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sue's online journal making classes are wonderful, fun, creative and well designed. The structure of the class is the perfect balance between doing the project on your own time each week along with being a part of a highly interactive, creative group of supportive fellow students. Not only does Sue provide wonderful projects each week that are well organized and pictured each step of the way, Sue is always right there waiting for a question to answer. :) Her attention to her students is amazing in its timeliness and clarity. I am excited to
start my second class with Sue and I know there will be many more
in the future. |
