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Transferring Designs to Objects

Learn different techniques for transferring your original designs from your sketch book to an object.  Great for anyone that likes to paint, woodburn, or otherwise decorate items.

Every Day English: Thanksgiving

This class is for advanced ESL students who want to improve their English by learning about American culture.  You will learn about the American holiday of Thanksgiving, American idioms and speech patterns and techniques for expanding your vocabulary.

How To Calm Your Inner Critic

Learn 10 tips for calming your inner critic and getting back to your creative work.  Don't let negative self talk keep you from doing the work you love. 

How to Write Funny Riddles for Kids

Writing riddles is easy and fun if you follow my 3 step process. 

Student review

“Quite possibly the best resource for Dad Jokes ever. “

Justin P.

A 100 Days Project for Artistic and Creative Growth

Learn how to plan and start your own 100 days project.  It's a great way to start a daily habit that will add to your creative life.

student review

"Great Class.  Lots of positive energy flowing."

Franki B. Kidd

Create Puzzles, Get Published

Learn how to create original puzzles for the Children's Magazine market using real examples from me, published puzzle designer Cassie Brenn.  I take you through my process step by step.

student review

"I've created more than 40 puzzle books and had hundreds of puzzles published in children's magazines.  I think Cassie did an excellent job of developing a class that can help puzzle creators think about the important aspects of developing a puzzle and getting it published.  I liked that she used concrete examples of the various points she was making."

Evelyn Christensen, Writer

Your Handlettering + Woodburning = Custom Cheese Board

Learn how to create a custom cheese board that you will be proud to display in your home or give as a gift.

student review
"I've seen wood burned projects but never watched one being made so this was very informative."
Alison Kolesar, Artist and Illustrator

Crossword Easy

Learn how to solve crossword puzzles easier and faster.  I've created a step by step method for solving crossword puzzles that will help you have better results puzzle after puzzle.

8 Tips to Solve Chronic Crossword Clues

This is the follow up to my class Crossword Easy.  Now that you know the basics, learn 8 more tips for solving crossword clues.  You will learn how to recognize and solve these chronically occurring clues - Wordplay, Themes, Abbreviations, Poetic Words, Partner Words,  Comparatives,  Matching, and  Roman Numerals.