This class will help you increase your work efficiency by decreasing the amount of time it takes you to install a custom design on a client domain. By using BackupBuddy, your installation time will go from 2+ hours to ten (10) minutes or less. BackupBuddy will back up EVERYTHING, including: the SQL database, plugins, files, themes, scripts, posts, settings, widgets, plugins, and everything else in the WordPress database and directories. Make your install easier by utilizing this premiere backup WordPress Plugin.

Schedule

April 3rd – April 18th (You will be able to access the materials and receive instructor assistance during this time.)

Live Session

April 17th, 7pm Mountain Time

Materials Needed

• BackupBuddy Plugin purchased from iThemes

Prerequisites

There is no previous knowledge required for this class.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Julie Sherman, owner of Blogger Boutique. Julie has been delivering beautiful blog and web designs to small business owners for over four years. She works from her home, while raising three small children.

Price

$45 USD per student

Course materials will be emailed to you by the instructor after registration and payment is received.

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We scour the internet to find sites that are graphically impressive, and coded with care and precision.  Here you will find designs on both Blogger and WordPress that we think are excellent examples of both.

Have a design in mind that might make the cut?  Contact us to submit a nomination!

Intermediate Level

Clipart Design Workshop (4 weeks)

For Windows Users. If you are a Mac user, you must run Parallels in order to use the Corel Draw software with your Mac Computer.

This class will include:

1. Pre-recorded Video (Part 1 and 2 of Basic Clipart Design)
2. Four live, in depth trainings via Go-To Training.
3. 1 FREE Class Recording- “Saving and Preparing Files for Clients and Resale- For Illustrators”

Class 1 (1.5 hours)—Lines, Shapes and Light Sources

Clipart Design (It’s all in the details) In this class we will go over how to properly build clean shapes, how to create/use/organize layers, how to produce clean smooth lines, how to add and remove point nodes from shapes and lines, how to fill using digital papers, how to use and edit preset shapes, how to find your light source, proper highlight and low-light placement, line effects, and different techniques for creating shadows and highlights within shapes and layers.

Class 2 (1.5 hours)— Digital Papers and Decorative Frames, Banners (Using CorelDraw X5)

In this class you will learn how to design, crop and save digital papers to CorelDraw and PDF format, and learn how to create single frame designs (vector style).

Class 3 (1.5 hours)— Florals, Objects, and Monograms (Using CorelDraw X5)

In this class you will learn how to design cute and simple clipart objects and flowers, as well as how to create flowers, flourishes, banners, and will explore how to incorporate text, and effects with simple frame designs to create Monograms/Logos (Using CorelDraw X5)

Class 4 (1.5 hours)— People and Animals

In this class you will explore different clipart styles, and learn how to build cute and clean clipart designs of animals and people (perfect for invites, stationary design, arts and crafts and more!). (Using CorelDraw X5)

*There will be time after each class set aside for questions and answers.

Schedule

Monday, May 20th – Friday, June 14th (You will be able to access the

materials and receive instructor assistance during this

time.)

Live Session

• Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
• Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
• Wednesday, June 5, 2013 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT
• Wednesday, June 12, 2013 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

Materials Needed:

1. CorelDraw X5 (newer versions are fine also)
2. Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 (newer versions are fine also.)

***Free 30 day Trials for the programs listed above are available on the Corel and Adobe websites.

Prerequisites:

Knowledge and understanding of how to use CorelDraw X5 (or higher). *An Introduction to CorelDraw X5 Class is available for purchase, if needed.

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Free BONUS Class Video (pre-recorded, not a live session, 1 hour)— Saving and Preparing Files for Clients and Resale- For Illustrators

During this class, I will cover how to properly save vector images that you have created in CorelDraw (clipart and/or character illustrations, etc.) to Corel, PDF, PNG, JPG, AI and EPS formats using CorelDraw X5, Photoshop Elements 9, and Adobe Illustrator CS6, how to create a watermark using CorelDraw, how to create a preview sleeve for image product listings, and cover what to include in your zip files for clients and digital download customers.

Materials:

1. CorelDraw X5 (newer versions are fine also)
2. Photoshop Elements 9 (newer versions are fine also)
3. Adobe Illustrator —Only required if you wish to save 100& editable files copies from CorelDraw that are compatible with other vector software programs.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Miss Pickle, owner of Miss Pickle’s Design Studio.

I am a colorful, fun loving (New England) girl who enjoys learning and teaching just as much as I do creating! With an education background in Studio Art, I have worked hard over the past years expanding my skills in additional media arts, and have fallen head over heals in love with Vector Illustration! I am positively passionate about my hobby, (which I can now proudly call my full time job) and am extremely dedicated to pleasing my ever so amazing clientele! oxox, Miss Pickle

Price

$250 USD per student

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This page links to the premade layouts section of various blog designers. If you would like to add your premade layouts page to this list, please add your link and link to the exact URL of your premades section. (All other links will be removed.)

Beginner Level Class

For Windows Users. If you are a Mac user, you must run Parallels in order to use this software with your Mac Computer.

This class will include:

1. one pre-recorded video
2. notes (PDF format)
3. one live meeting via Go-To Training.

This class will cover the basic tools and functions of the CorelDraw Graphics Suite. (I will be teaching this class using the X5 Version.) This program is a user friendly and powerful software that allows you to create high quality 100% editable vector graphics (clipart design, character illustrations, logo design, digital papers and more!)

*I highly recommend registering for this class if you are interested in learning vector design, and if you are new to the CorelDraw program.

If you do not own this program, please visit www.corel.com and download the free 30 day trial for the CorelDraw X6 program, in time for your class session. CorelDraw is also available for full purchase and monthly subscriptions on the Corel website. Thank you!

Schedule

Monday, June 24th – Friday, June 28th (You will be able to access the

materials and receive instructor assistance during this

time.)

Live Session

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MDT

Materials Needed

Prerequisites

There is no previous knowledge required for this class.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Miss Pickle, owner of Miss Pickle’s Design Studio.

I am a colorful, fun loving (New England) girl who enjoys learning and teaching just as much as I do creating! With an education background in Studio Art, I have worked hard over the past years expanding my skills in additional media arts, and have fallen head over heals in love with Vector Illustration! I am positively passionate about my hobby, (which I can now proudly call my full time job) and am extremely dedicated to pleasing my ever so amazing clientele! oxox, Miss Pickle

Price

$75 USD per student

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This class will cover how to create a boutique website, from blank text doc to completed e-commerce store!  We will be covering the layout coding, cart scripts, advertising, and a complete tutorial on how to use the storeadmin area, upload products, set up content, and utilize a variety of features. The boutique design covered in this class is compatible with Shoppe Pro, Merchant Moms, Pappashop, and many others.   Boutiques are not based on WordPress.

Schedule

March 13th – March 27th (You will be able to access the materials and receive instructor assistance during this time.)

Live Session

April 3, 7pm Mountain Time

Materials Needed

• Plain text editor, such as TextEdit.
• A graphics editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop.

Prerequisites

A basic knowledge of HTML & CSS.

Instructor

The instructor for this course is Lindsey Tharaldson, owner of Sour Apple Studio.  Lindsey has been working with ShoppePro, Merchant Moms, and PappaShop boutiques since 2008.  She works from home full time designing custom blogs, websites, and boutiques.

Price

$75 USD per student

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