My Bodacious Online Class List

This list is Under Construction and is growing every day!

Art Journaling Classes:

Suzi Blu: etsy.com/shop/SuziBlu Click “Workshops” under the Shop Section.

• Into the Light Art Workshop. Learn to “shade a porcelain complexion” and “create illuminated layers of radiant light.” 8 HD videos narrated in real time. Includes PDF. Cost: $65. 12 month access. Not Downloadable.
• Alchemy Mixed Media Art Workshop. Techniques on how to shade a “porcelain complexion.” Hosted on VIMEO. 6 videos. Includes PDF. Downloadable. Cost: $50
• Patchwork Angel Petite Doll Mixed Media Art Workshop. “Pretty little Patchwork Angel”. Hosted on VIMEO. 6 videos. Downloadable. Includes PDF. Cost: $50.
• Color and Shading Art Workshop. Learn to shade a Suzi folk art girl. Hosted on VIMEO. 13 Videos. Includes 3 PDFs. Downloadable. Cost: $50.
• Because of Jesus – Online Workshop. 5 videos. Not downloadable. Includes PDF. Cost: $30.
• Drawing Pretty Girls Art Workshop. Draw girls the Suzi Blu way. Hosted on VIMEO. 42 minute Video. 3 PDFs. Cost: $40.
• Petite Doll Zombie Girl Art Workshop. Class on mixed-media folk art painting Suzi Blu style. Hosted on VIMEO. Video access until January 1, 2016. Includes a PDF. Cost: $50.
• The Immaculate Heart of Mary Workshop. Take this class for an inspirational journey. Hosted on VIMEO. Video access until January 1, 2016. Video is downloadable. 2 PDFs. Cost: $25.

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Tangie Baxter. shoptangiebaxter.com (Please note: **Reduced prices can change at any time**)

• Radiant II Art Journaling. (See information under EFFY WILD, host.)
• **NEW** Junque Journal Workshop. A class for turning an ordinary composition notebook into something “epically awesome.”  All new.  10 instructional videos. 6 printable art/collage sheet PDFs. Much more!  I’ve signed up, have you? Cost: $24.95 from $29.95
• Art Journal Caravan Workshop: Expedition 2010 Self Study. Each year has a new theme and content.  100+ page PDF book of all weekly itinerary. Cost: $29.95 from $49.95
• Art Journal Caravan Workshop: Expedition 2013 Self Study. Each year has a new theme and content. 100+ page PDF book of all weekly itinerary.Cost: $29.95 from $49.95
• Art Journal Caravan Workshop: Expedition 2014 Self Study. Each year has a new theme and content. 100+ page PDF book of all weekly itinerary. Cost: $29.95 from $49.94
• Art Journal Emporium Yearly Membership. “Just for a second, close your eyes and picture yourself participating in several art adventures every month…”Cost: $120 for the year, or you can pay monthly.
• As if By Magic (Mixed-Media Workshop). “Abracadabra! This workshop will take you right to the magic of art journaling.” Cost: $24.95.
• At the End of My Pen (Workshop). “A black pen, 21 pieces of white paper, 10 minutes a day. That is all you need to join me on this new adventure.”Cost: $19.95. Great class! 9 out of 10 stars.
• At the End of My Pen II (Workshop) Part two is switching things up.  Black Paper.  White Pens. Great Adventure! Cost: $19.95
• Facing Your Fears. “We all feel it, we all know it… ” Play and learn to take fear lightly. Cost: $15.00
• Fangirl! I’ll take it all (kit and workshop) Whatever television drama you adore… “you’ll LOVE this class!” Cost: $20
• Photoshop for Mixed-Media (Bundle). “An in-depth look at how to use Photoshop for Mixed-Media & Art Journaling.” Cost: $65.00 from $75.00.
• Tangible Plans 2015 “How To” Workshop. A workshop for Tangie’s Tangible Plans calendar/planner/art journal system.  Cost: $19.95
• The Symbology Project. This class “explores using images as symbols to create and find more meaning in our art journals and our everyday life.” Cost: $10.00 from $24.95.
• The Symbology Project II. This class “explores using images as symbols to create and find more meaning in our art journals and our everyday life.” Cost: $10.00 from $24.95.
• The Symbology Project No. 3. This class “explores using images as symbols to create and find more meaning in our art journals and our everyday life.”Cost: $10.00 from $16.95.
• Up Course No. 1 (Creating Vision Boards). “Create dreams… while creating with… hearts and hands.” Cost: $15 from $29.95.
• A Walk in the Park Online Sketchbook Adventure & Tour. “Capture the Magic of Disneyland”…in this fantastic workshop! Cost: $40.00 from $60.

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Alias Burke: alisaburke.com then click “online class” button. I have taken several of Alisa’s classes. She provides tons and tons of A+ content for the cost of her classes!! As an instructor of classes, I give Alisa 9.5 out of 10 stars for content, presentation, value, and fun!

• The Business of Being Creative. Alisa’s “unique perspective and approach on growing and running a creative business.” Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class. Haven’t taken this one yet… but I am certain I will.
• Art Journal Delight. Alisa shares her “favorite simple art journal techniques that everyone, any age, any level will be able to create.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class. I have taken this class and I give it 9 out of 10 stars.
• You Me & The Sea. “Looking for a little inspiration from the beach”? This is the class for you! Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class. I have taken this class and give it 9 out of 10 stars!
• Draw With Me. This “is a mini class structured in 30 small but inspirational posts.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class
• Sketch Into Spring. “Turn SPRING into inspiration and subject matter for your sketchbooks and art journals!” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Bring It To Life mini class. “Favorite tips, shortcuts, techniques and inspiration for breathing life into a variety of subject matter.” Cost: $30
• Redefine Creativity. A 5 lesson class. This is “a totally unique class that walks the line between art and craft. Get ready for lots of techniques, art/craft projects and tons of inspiration to redefine your own creativity.” Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Flower Power. “From finding inspiration to drawing to doodling to painting (even a little bit of crafting) Flower Power is a fun little class that will focus on using flowers and all things floral as your subject matter.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Layers of Love. This class will show you how to “build beautiful and dynamic layers that can stand alone or be used as a background for a composition.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Draw and Repeat: “From finding inspiration to working with color to building pattern with simple tools and supplies.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class
• Print, Make Play. Alisa will “demonstrate simple ways to incorporate all kinds of printmaking techniques into your creative process.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class
• The Art of Blogging. In this class Alisa will share “all the blogging tips, techniques and secrets” “discovered over time”. Share Alisa’s blogging passion! Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class. I have taken this class and love it! 9 out of 10 stars!
• Summer Sketch. Join this class for “drawing and doodling prompts, ideas, techniques and ways to turn those warm sunny days (or any days!) into inspiration and subject matter for your sketchbook and art journals!” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Snap Shot Delight. Alisa says “this class is not about camera settings and technical information – instead I have put together my favorite tips, unconventional tricks, prompts and all kinds of creative ways to use your camera as part of your creative process.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class
• Creative Cuisine. This class “is all about food – from sketching to art journaling to photography to using food as inspiration… all kinds of techniques, tips and tricks to turn food into art!” Cost: $40. Unlimited Access Class
• Whimsy and Wonder. “Will introduce you to the basics of using your imagination to draw, doodle, and illustrate all things fanciful. Class is in a 5 week format. Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Larger Than Life. Alisa’s most popular live online class put together as an unlimited access online class. In this class you will be “working larger than life with paint and a variety of different surfaces.” Class is in a 5 week format. Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Create Daily: Holiday Edition. Join Alisa for “30 days, 1 posting per day… packed with fun and inspirational concepts that can be applied to your busy holiday schedule.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Ode to Nature. Alisa “will be taking you on a journey through the woods, over mountains, along beaches and bringing the beautiful Oregon Coast into your home… doodle, sketch, paint, photography, collage and craft… through the natural world.” Class is in a 5 week format. Cost: $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Doodle Delight. “Explore how to use lines, shading, how to create unique doodles, how to use and apply inspiration, play with scale and more!” Cost: $40. Unlimited Access Class.
• The Art of Abstraction. “The Art of Abstraction will introduce you to the concept of making abstract and expressive art.” Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Sketchbook Delight. Get this class and “carve out some time, learn the basics and discover the joy and delight of sketching!: Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Sketchbook Delight Part 2. Don’t miss the highly requested sequel to Sketchbook Delight! Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Create Daily. A great class for “those looking to start a new routine that incorporates simple ways to be creative every day regardless of your schedule.” Cost: $30. Unlimited Access Class.
• Free Motion Graffiti. Learn Alisa’s “free motion sewing techniques and concepts – mark making, doodling, drawing, how to use and create lettering, utilizing scraps and more.” Cost: $40.
• Beneath the Surface. A “class dedicated to designing and creating your very own unique and one of a kind fabric.” Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Watercolor Bliss. “If you are new to using watercolors – this is the class for you!” Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Color Your World. This class is “less about techniques and projects ad more about theory, inspiration, finding your boice and setting yourself free with color.” Cost: $50. Class is in a 5 week format. Unlimited Access Class.
• Graffiti Chic. “Learn the art of graffiti!!” Cost: on sale $30 from $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Graffiti Chic Part 2. If you enjoyed Graffiti Chic, this class is “going BIGGER, MESSIER and more WILD!” Cost: on sale $30 from $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Adventurous Accessories. Alisa will “share all kinds of projects, techniques and inspiration to create your own handmade accessories.” Cost: on sale $30 from $50. Unlimited Access Class.
• Anti Scrapbook. “This class is for anyone out there ready to try something new with photos, scrapbooks, logging memories and preserving history, a class for those who don’t want to spend lots of money, who rebel when it comes to scrapbooking!” Cost: on sale $30 from $50. Unlimited Access Class.

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Creativebug.com Pay a low monthly fee and get loads of online classes… and some of my VERY, VERY favorite. Classes are beautifully filmed indoors and some even out in such a way that it gives every class a truly lovely look. Cost: $4.95 a month subscription. Listed are just a few of the loads of classes offered:

• Dawn DeVries Sokol’s Art Journaling. “Take a leap into the vibrant world of art journaling…an artistic way of documenting your life within the pages of a journal – but instead of using words alone, you’ll be using pens, paint, and collage to express yourself and record moments from your life.” If you are a beginner, or in any stage of art journaling, I highly, HIGHLY, recommend this AWESOME class. It is beautifully videoed, has gorgeous art journal pages and ideas, and a fabulous instructor. One of my favorite classes EVER! I give it 9.9 out of 10 stars. (I signed up for Creativebug for the first time ONLY for this class when the price was $9.95 a month – but I would have paid even more… this is such a great class!!)
• Dawn DeVries Sokol’s How to Make A Bank Art Journal. “Learn how to make two kinds of blank mixed-media journals… These journals are easy to create and are perfect for on-the-go journaling to capture all of your creative endeavors.”
• Molly Hatch’s Introduction to Drawing. “For beginning artists… this 2-part course… starts at the beginning, covering all the elemental tools and materials you’ll need to get started and demonstating how simple lines can be used to create contoured shapes.” I just signed back up to Creativebug just to take this class. Will give it a rating once I have enjoyed it!
• Lisa Congdon’s Basic Line Drawing. “Learn basic stylized line drawing… build beautiful patterened drawings…” I love, love, loved this class. On top of being beautifully videoed, this a super basic, super fun class. I give this class 9.5 out of 10 stars.
• Lisa Congdon’s Sketchbook Explorations. Lisa “delves into her personal practice, sharing techniques that she employs in her own mixed media sketchbook… Just let go of the fear and dive in.” I loved Lisa’s Basic Line Drawing course, so of course, I had to take this one. It is fun and different and to top it off I often use what I used in my daily art journaling practice. I give this class 9 out of 10 stars.
• Lisa Congdon’s Paint a Geometic Star. “Play with shape and color as you learn to make one of Lisa’s iconic star paintings.”
• Lisa Congdon’s Make a Geometic Paper Collage. “learn a unique way to create collage.”
• Beginning Watercolor with Yao Cheng. “This two-week foundation course is a perfect entry point for beginners.”
• Drawing and Illustration Basics with Heather Ross. Learn “how to draw everyday objects with pencil and paper… By the end of the course, you’ll be drawing mult-faceted illustrations and learning how to think (and create) like an illustrator.”
• Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls’ Beginning Calligraphy. “Learn the art of modern calligraphy.”

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Lisa Congdon. Lisa’s classes are at subscription site, Creativebug.com For a low monthly subscription you get loads of online classes, most particularly Lisa’s absolutly awesome classes. Cost: $4.95 a month.

• Basic Line Drawing. “Learn basic stylized line drawing… build beautiful patterened drawings…” I love, love, loved this class. On top of being beautifully videoed, this a super basic, super fun class. I give this class 9.5 out of 10 stars.
• Sketchbook Explorations. Lisa “delves into her personal practice, sharing techniques that she employs in her own mixed media sketchbook… Just let go of the fear and dive in.” I loved Lisa’s Basic Line Drawing course, so of course, I had to take this one. It is fun and different and to top it off I often use what I used in my daily art journaling practice. I give this class 9 out of 10 stars.
• Paint a Geometic Star. “Play with shape and color as you learn to make one of Lisa’s iconic star paintings.”
• Make a Geometic Paper Collage. “learn a unique way to create collage…make your own patchwork stars and bring them together to create a harmonious piece of artwork.”

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Dawn DeVries Sokol. Dawn’s classes are at subscription site, Creativebug.com For a low monthly subscription you get loads of online classes, most particularly Dawns’s super spectacular classes. Cost: $4.95 a month.

• Art Journaling. “Take a leap into the vibrant world of art journaling…an artistic way of documenting your life within the pages of a journal – but instead of using words alone, you’ll be using pens, paint, and collage to express yourself and record moments from your life.” If you are a beginner, or in any stage of art journaling, I highly, HIGHLY, recommend this AWESOME class. It is beautifully videoed, has gorgeous art journal pages and ideas, and a fabulous instructor. One of my favorite classes EVER! I give it 9.9 out of 10 stars. (I signed up for Creativebug for the first time ONLY for this class when the price was $9.95 a month – but I would have paid even more… this is such a great class!!)
• How to Make A Bank Art Journal. “Learn how to make two kinds of blank mixed-media journals… These journals are easy to create and are perfect for on-the-go journaling to capture all of your creative endeavors.”

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Carolyn Dube.  acolorfuljourney.com

• 21 Secrets Spring 2015.
• 1 Pull Wonders. If you “want some tips to get luscious layers of color in only one pull…” of your gelli plate, this is the class for you! Cost: $79. Downloadable. I have taken this class, fabulous! 9 out of 10 stars.
• 21 Secrets Fall 2014.
• Stencil Play. “As you play… you will be learning all about color, layering, and how to get the most out of your stencils.” 18 lessons and with Play Book (technique reference book) instructions included. Cost: $69. I have taken this class too! Loved it! Lots of FUN and lots of GREAT STENCIL information! 9 out of 10 stars.
• Transform Your Tape. Make your very own creative tape the fun, easy way. Really had fun in this class! 9.4 out of 10 stars.
• A Colorful Workshop. A Gelli Plate class full of fun and play… “loaded with techniques for both newbies and veterans. Cost: $69.

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Kelly Kilmer. kellykilmer.blogspot.com, classes are listed on the right column of her blog. Her classes are PDF based with areas for comments, questions and art sharing. The value and instruction you get for the money you spend is absolutly incredible. I have purchased all of these classes (I did not purchase every month of the A Prompt A Day classes but I did purchase quite a few). Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned art journaler Kelly always has something to share. As a class instructor, I give Kelly 9.5 out of 10 stars for content, instruction, value and enthusiasm. Cost: $20-$25.

• Making a Mark: Session One: Collage. Learn “painting with paper” in this fabulous class. Cost: $25
• Making a Mark: Session Two: Text. Learn “exciting new ways to incorporate TEXT” in your art. Cost: $25.
• Making a Mark: Seision Three: Line and Shape. “Collaging techniques with an emphasis on exploring line and shape in your work.” Cost: $25
• Ways of Seeing Online Class. This is a class all about asking “What if?” Cost: $25
• This & That Finding the Poetry. “A class in collage, on-the-go art journaling, creativity and self expression.” Cost: $20
• Swatches: Little Paper Books Revised and Revisited. Make “little paper journal booklets from scrap papers.” Cost: $25
• Marvel: Your Precious Life. 31 days to “use our journals as Muse!” This is a DRY class (no painting with paints – only paper! Cost: $25
• Finding Your Way. This class is “designed to dig deep and encourage you to create art journal pages in short periods of time using what you have on hand.” Cost: $25.
• The Journey Within. In this class Kelly will help you to “unlock your own creative potential while exploring a myriad of art tips, tricks, techniques and promts upon the pages of your art journal.” Cost: 25
• Revel In The Moment. “A workshop designed to encourage you to slow down and to use your journal to process your world…” Cost: $25.
• Journey of You. “This is class that scrapbook,rubber stamp and mixed media companies do not want you to take!  You will learn how to create expressive collages using magazines or old books, a glue stick and a small handful of pens.” Cost: $25.
• An Artist’s Journal: 365 an Art E-Book (Artsy Book) Course. There are 365 techniques and ideas. One for each day of the year!” Cost: Discounted to $20.
• Memories and Reflections. “This is the sister class to A Life Made By Hand, though you do not have to take ALMBH” to take this class.  Learn: bookbinding, collage, journaling… and so much more! A six month class. Cost: $50
• A Life Made By Hand. “Journaling isn’t about pretty pages.  It isn’t about creating a work of art, eaither.  It’s about learning and exploring who you are.” This is “a fun class that anyone can do at any time.”  A six month class. Cost: $50.
• A Prompt A Day Paint, Collage, Journal…Select a Month. “Painting, Collage and Journal prompts DAILY for ONE MONTH via an emailed PDF file.”  Cost: $25 per month. 

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Jamie Ridler Studios: jamieridlerstudios

• Studio Seminar: Introduction to Creative Performance. This class will “support you in tapping into your authenticity for meaningful, powerful expression both in your work and in sharing it.” Cost: $30.
• Studio Seminar: Introduction to Creative Projects. Jamie “will support you in finding greater ease, momentum and joy in the process of bringing your ideas and inspiration to life!” Cost: $30.
• Studio Seminar: Introduction to Creative Practice. This class will help you in “developing and mainaining one of the core aspects of creative living – your unique creative practice.” Cost: $30.
• Design Your Year. If you want to “connect to what’s truly important to you and use that as the basis for designing your year” this is the class for you! Cost: $60 I really liked this class, even though it is a bit pricey. 8.5 out of 10 stars.
• Vision Card Workshop. “Use simple the simple tools of journaling and collage to create three vision cards that will light your way into an extraordinary new year!” Cost: $20
• Year of Dreams Workshop Series. “Create magic under each full moon and discover your year of dreams.” Cost: $50.
• Your Creative Spark: Inspiration e-Pack. “In this inspirational power-pack you’ll hear how creatives like Andrea Scher, Jennifer Lee and Leonie Dawson face their challenges and bring dreams to life.” Cost: $30
• Wishcast Journal. This journal is “designed to inspire and hold your wishes with tender loving care.” Cost: $30.
• Wishcasting e-course. “Wishcasting is a practice in self-knowing, a regular reminder to listen to your heart, to pay attention to your dreams.” Cost: $52.
• Soul Reflections. “Using collage and journaling…” this class, “will intuitively and creatively connect you to the authentic desieres deep within your heart.” Cost: $47.

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Effy Wild: effywild.com then click “e-courses” button. I would recommend Effy’s classes! Be warned, her classes are a bit expensive but there are bursting with content and worth all of the cost and more!! As instructor of classes, she one of the top! I give Effy 9.8 out of 10 stars for content, instruction, value and heart!

• Radiant II. Effy says about her class, “we are going to immerse ourselves in the whys and hows of mixed media art journaling through thirteen full lessons, two bonus lessons and SIXTEEN ADDITIONAL LESSONS by yours truly!” Downloadable. Cost: $99
• Life Book 2015. 25 artists organised by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts. Cost: 75 pounds.
• Radiant. “Last year,” this class, “went live with eight guest artists and we enjoyed over 30 hours of instruction, plus PDFs in which we explored creating mixed media faces.” Cost: As stand alone class, $45. As an add on to Radiant Faces II, $35.
• Book of Days 2015: Mixed Tape, Music Meets Art Journaling. Volume 2. “Book of Days is an art journaling and life documentation class that includes start-to-finish video instruction every week for a duration of the class (12 weeks), full colour printable PDF walkthroughs, journal prompts, support, face time videos, and Facebook Office Hours.” “Included Free: Book of Days Boot Camp. This four week intensive…bind your own journal & learn art journaling basics including background techniques, different ways of documenting your life in your art journal, and how to keep an art grimoire (a technique based reference…) Cost: $99 I have purchased her Book of Days classes last year. You get lof video instruction and art goodness for your money. Sadly, I haven’t had the time to devote to this years class, so I haven’t taken it… yet. I have taken last year’s Book of Days and I give that 9 out of 10 stars.

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Creative Online Classes

Susannah Conway. www.susannahconway.com/e-courses/

• Photo Meditations. “I’m going to teach you how to see the world through your eyes and your heart, and how to translate that into a photograph. Next Session: Summer 2015. Registration is open. Class starts June 29th. 5 week class. Cost: 87 pounds.
• The Sacred Alone. Susannah created this class “to help you practice spending soulful time on your own in a structured nurturing way. Live is busy but at the core there is peace… Susannah will “help yu find it. A 14 day class. Next Session: Autumn 2015. Registration opens August 15th. Class starts September 7th. Cost: 47 pounds.

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Journaling/Writing Online Classes

Susannah Conway: susannahconway.com/e-courses/

• Blogging from the Heart. “This 6-week course is all about creative personal blogging… express yourself creatively, dive deep and meet like-minded friends along the way.” Registration Opens: September 9th, 2015. Class Starts: Monday, October 5, 2015. Duration 6 weeks. Cost: 96 pounds. I have considered taking this course several times and the price always puts me off a bit.
• Journal Your Life. “Imagine having a place where you don’t have to be anything other than exactly who you are in all your fabulous messy glory… That is what a journal is.” Registration Opens: October 7th, 2015. Class Starts: Monday, November 2nd, 2015. Duration 6 weeks. Cost: 97 pounds. I have taken this course and recommend it. I give it 7.9 out of 10 stars (considering high cost and content).