Eclectic Academy Testimonials
Techniques in Altered Books
"Hello, I want to tell you how pleased I am with Kristi Schueler's Altered Book Class. We are on the third lesson now and the amount of information I have received from her is amazing. I am impressed with the assignments and have to say that I've done a lot of art for years (teacher) and Kristi's class is still teaching me a lot about the medium and the techniques for use with paper, and books in particular. She is on the message board at least once a day and is an enthusiastic supporter and coach. Potential students may email me if they want more information. This class has been so fun and informative! An added bonus is the chance to communicate with and to see work from all the other students. Yay! " - Marybeth Anderson
"This is an amazing course, well planned and well taught. I feel I learned as much in six weeks as I would have in a full year of private lessons. Teacher input and accessibility are excellent!" - anonymous from July 2002 term
"It was a great class for [a] self motivated, but overwhelmed beginner. She gave us tools and ideas and let us explore on our own. Through our own exploration, we were able to build a base and understanding to further our knowledge and confidence as altered book artists. This was the best $20 I have ever spent in my life. (Would've paid much more!)" - Meg Hastings
"Supberb course. Better than many I have paid a lot of money for. Great way to get a wonderful overview of materials, techniques, and methods for doing altered books." - Georgia
"hi ... i had to share -- i have been doing cool things with ab's since your class ended in june (eaab -- i dont remember the four letters!!) just wanted to share some recent photos of things i have done ... thanks for teaching your class -- and remember, if you ever do a more advanced class i am there! goto picturetrail.com and type in creativefly! " - Meg Hastings
"This online course is an excellent resource for anyone who has hesitated in starting an altered book - the different techniques and mediums explored have already started my imagination rolling. If you like to experiment and have been wanting to find out more about altering books, I highly recommend this class." - Heidi
"I can hardly believe that the class is almost over! I have found it very creatively stimulating! I'm currently looking for 2 or 3 books with specific themes to start working on. I'm loving this! I was afraid to try doing one before because I didn't understand what you were to do, but now the ideas keep comming and coming! Thanks for teaching the class Kristi!" - Linda Long
"Great beginners course for anyone wanting to try Altered Books and don't know where to start." - Kimberly Smith, K Kreations
"Well worth the money! New ideas are explained in such a way that I am able to follow and complete the projects. I would recommend this class to anyone interested in altered books." - Brenda A
Beginning Bookmaking
"This is one the best courses I have ever taken in anything period. Teacher was very helpful, informative, and answered promptly all questions asked. Might want to advise people of time involvement and resources required: scanner, digital camera, and place to post pictures." - Georgia
"I thought that the lessons and assignments were very well thought out and written in easy to understand language. I also thought that the lessons where excellent for beginners, not too complicated to complete with a limited amount of time and the results were well worth every penny and minute of time spent. The format of having the easier books leading further to the more difficult lessons was a good way of easing everyone into the world of book making. I will be continuing with it and hope that Kristi is able at some point to offer a more advanced book making course." - Brenna Elton
"Thanks again for a well-thought out class. I was quite reluctant to take a class over the internet but your methods and explanations have made the time well spent for me in learning and being inspired to try something new." - "theneon" aka Martha
"Beginning bookmakers rejoice! Kristi Schueler's course takes us from baby steps to giant leaps. The best thing is that you will have at least one, frequently more than one, hand-made books after each and every lesson." - anonymous from July 2002 term
"Kristi's classes, both Begining Bookmaking and Altered Books, are extremely informative and inspiring. they are very well written and easy to follow. Kristi gives a lot of information on tools and materials. Kristi also is a great cheerleader, always encouraging her students to play and experiment." - Jenni >^..^< esmecat
"Even if you have had lesson in some areas you will learn something you didn't know before." - evey
