Shirley Hoffman,  teacher

Shirley Hoffman

local_activity classes: Card MakingPaper Craft and Ink

4.9 (14)

I love showing people how easy it is to create beautiful things.
Everyone thinks they need to be creative, or talented, or crafty, but that simply is not the case.
Martha Stewart's beautiful punches allow everyone to create beautiful things.
When the tools are easy to use, your creativity can flourish!
I love to make people aware of just how easy it is to use these tools.
And allow them to explore their own creativity, in a meaningful way.
I want everyone to know that they can do this!
And how much pleasure it can give them.
It helps you focus, relaxes your mind, and gives you that much needed balance too often missing in our lives.
Card making isn't just for veteran crafters, it's for anyone that can push a piece of paper into a specially designed punching tool.
Often beautiful cards are made using just one or two punches.
Our most precious commodity is time and if you invest the time and energy to make a handmade card, I promise you someone will be very touched.






Classes







Reviews

(14)


Megan Jun 2023

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Loved the first one so much did it again & hope to do even more in the future.
There are so many choices in colours & designs, along with an amazing teacher & quality products.
Totally recommend as a class for all ages & skills.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Megan

Megan Jun 2023

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Loved this class, it was really good fun & easy to do with the chance to put your own spin on it. The quality of the card kit is top knotch. Great for everyone.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Megan

Melissa Hayman May 2023

86 ClassBento workshops attended • 54 reviews


Awesome kit for making unique and individual cards. Very happy with the cards outcome. Thanks

Melanie Aley May 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Really enjoyed this class. Shirley was super friendly and gave great instructions, and I made three lovely cards!

Card Making Class review by Melanie Aley

Alison Howlett May 2023


I had a one-on-one class with Shirley which was great! I had my kit that was mailed to me & Shirley gave me some good tips on what not to do with card making & how to arrange/re-arrange until the picture looked & felt right. I managed 1 of the 3 cards - see the finished product below :)

Megan Aug 2021

319 ClassBento workshops attended • 334 reviews


Soooo much fun & soooo easy.
Can't wait to do the card class.
Brilliant teacher, so amazing, very helpful.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Megan

Joanna Parlapiano Dec 2020

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I enjoyed this event was fun creative and it was easy to make these beautiful personal Christmas cards that will make friends feel special and happy to receive .

Karen Jorgensen Nov 2020

20 ClassBento workshops attended • 17 reviews


The people who did this class enjoyed their time however 3 ladies did not receive their kits in time for the class but watched on anyway (problems with Australia Post delivering).

Birgit Beisner Nov 2020

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


Great class! Shirley was super nice and gave us great instructions. This class made me feel confident about making hand made cards that don’t look like a bad craft project! I loved it!

Mel Scardino Nov 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Really loved this class - Shirley has a real passion for card making and was great to get some tips and inspiration

DIY Christmas Cards review by Mel Scardino

Heather Vmch Jul 2020

104 ClassBento workshops attended • 104 reviews


Shirley is a wonderful teacher, very friendly, patient and engaging.
Everyone enjoyed themselves making some beautiful cards, which they can now give as gifts.
Thanks Shirley :-)

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Heather Vmch

Margaret Boyes Jun 2020


I really enjoyed the class - I was the only person online I am a retired 'elderly' academic and have never been a crafty person, so I was pleased to be able to do something useful with my hands. Shirley was a good instructor. Many thanks.

Paper Craft and Ink class review by Margaret Boyes

Shaun Stevens Jun 2020


I did not attend the workshop in full, but leading up to it Shirley was great to communicate with and responded to my questions in a timely manner. I appreciated her interest and support in delivering a class of this nature, and I know the participants were very appreciative.

Elyse Schinella May 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I had a great time in this class! The teacher was very knowledgable and tailored the class to skill level. I was able to choose the colour scheme and type of cards to make beforehand and the papers that came were beautiful. I would highly recommend!

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