Stencilgirlstudio

This is a great class. I’ve been stenciling for a while and still learned a lot. Very thorough. Videos are excellent. Just watched the add on videos. It is wonderful to know that as new things come up they will be added. Thanks Mary Beth.

Excellent, concise class

Informative. Let me know what I needed to know. Will go forward with classes.

What a great course - easy to access and follow, creative ideas that would make anyone feel like an accomplished artist, but ideas that anyone can do. I have tried stenciling several times and she corrected my issues in the first lesson! The best money (very inexpensive, too!) I have spent in quite a while.

I am writing this while in social isolation due to the coronavirus. I finally had time to take the course and I am so glad I did. I am so inspired now to stencil away! There are so many ways to use stencils. I've been using them on my gel plate. This course has shown me other ways to use them, how to continue patterns, figure out the difference between a mask and a stencil, layering stencils and so much more. Thank you Mary Beth!

Definitely a good way for a beginner to learn about stencilling. Clear instruction and great examples.

I had all of my questions answered about the basics of using stencil . The class is very thorough. Great class for beginners. Thank you.

Even when you are not new to a technique, I find that taking a well done basic course is usually helpful, and Stencil 101 is a very well done basic course. I learned a number of things here that were new to me and it enlarged my concept of using stencils in a wonderful way. Mary Beth is an excellent and delightful teacher.

This is quite an interesting class, full of great tips for the beginner as well as for those looking for a bit of a refresher. It touches on a bit of everything for the new stencil artist. Mary Beth's pace is just right. It wasn't so fast that I couldn't keep up and/or missed a tip or technique. It wasn't so slow that I was hypnotized into a nap, or found myself wishing she'd hurry up. It was just right. She is a friendly, experienced instructor. The camera angle is excellent, with everything well lit and in full view. The course is broken up into short segments which is perfect for me. I watched one or two when I had a few minutes. Then another few when I had a bit more time. And I can always go back and review some of the tips I learned early on, which I find helpful. I greatly enjoyed and learned quite a bit from this introduction to stenciling. If I can't get a class with Mary Beth in person, this is definitely the next best thing.

I have been working with stencils for many years and as I watched Stencil 101 I learned NEW STUFF! 1. Sofft sponges are not just for Pan Pastels 2. Layer colors immediately - if my sponge is dry enough 3. Other tidbits that I am glad I got to review again.

In this introduction Mary Beth discusses and demonstrates the use of different tools and paint consistencies (even an ink pad) in stenciling to get various effects. I love the way she shows how to layer stencils to create more depth, which is one of the first things I noticed when I saw her personal journals in a class I took with her. This is a great introduction to stenciling.

This was exactly what I needed.) It was clear, straight to the point and has been really inspirational. Looking for my dense sponges right now.

I so enjoyed this class, I am a novice. My favorites were the layering, texture and learning about Masks. And to receive a printout of the class that I can take into my room to refer to....PRICELESS!!!! Thank you !!!!!

I am new to using stencils. Stencil 101 gave me all the tips and techniques on how to use stencils with the proper tools and mediums to get good results. I've watched the videos several times and plan to move on to the journal workshop. Thank you Mary Beth and Stencilgirl!

Although I have used stencils for many years, I enjoyed taking this course to refresh my memory. Also, I learned a few things I would never have thought about them. Thank you. Excellent course.

Ok, I have a LOT of stencil anxiety. I know it's supposed to be a fun thing to do with no pressure.... So I had all those beginner problems... the most effective tool apply the paint... color bleeding under the stencil... how to use multiple stencils... to clean or not to clean the stencil... how to continue a pattern across the surface without making myself crazy... on and on. Mary Beth nailed every one of them! Thanks! It's really perfect.

Mary Beth Shaw is very knowledgeable about how to use stencils. In this course, Stencil 101, Mary Beth shows the tools we can use with stencils, what kind of media to use, layering techniques and how to clean if you decide to do so.

I have had a hard time learning on my own to stencil. Mary Beth gives a quick and complete way to stencil. I understand now. I also would clean my stencils, now I see I really do not have to. I have torn stencils cleaning them which makes them unusable. thanks for the class.

Whether new to stenciling or not, this course will inspire you to see in a different way and to imagine new things.

This was a good overview,of,stencils. I’m not a beginner in using stencils but every artist sometimes finds unique ways of using tools and that’s what I was hoping to get - even if I learnt one new trick. Totally worth it. And Mary Beth didn’t disappoint.