Online Classes
What is an online class?
Our online classes use the GoToWebinar service. They are live, not recorded classes taught by Tim Frost in person (well, online and in person). If you have never attended an online meeting using GoToWebinar here is how it works. Just imagine making a conference call with a group of other people on the telephone with someone who is teaching a class that you are watching on television. You can raise your hand and the teacher will acknowledge you and everyone in the class can hear your questions and the answers. And, you can hear everything that everyone else in the class is saying. It's just like that except that rather than watching television, you will be looking at your computer screen. And rather than making a telephone call, you will be wearing an inexpensive set of headphones that also have a little microphone on them. It might sound complicated but it really isn't.
How do I connect to the class?
First, you look at the classes listed below and click on the name of the class listed for the date and time that you want to attend. The link will take you to the GoToWebinar page so that you can register for the class. Once you complete your registration, Tim will generate an invoice from PayPal to bill you for the class. Once that your tuition payment is received, then your registration will be approved by Tim and you will receive another email that contains a link to the class location on the internet. Don't worry about forgetting to attend the class. You will automatically receive a reminder email about the class one week before the class and another email reminder one hour before the class starts.
All you have to do then is wait for the day of the class. When the date and time of the class occurs, you simply click on the link in either of the reminder emails and you will be connected to the class. You do not have to purchase any software to participate in the class. All you need is an inexpensive headset available either online or from your local computer or electronics store. Headsets are available in the $15.00 to $40.00 price range. Note: When you buy your headset, make sure that it has a USB connector. This type of headset provides the highest possible audio quality.
Do I have to pay any long distance charges or do I need any special internet or phone connection?
You do not have to pay anything other than the cost of tuition for paid classes. GoToWebinar uses something called voice over internet protocol (VOIP). Your voice, as well as the voices of all of the other attendees, will travel across the internet for free. What you will need is a broadband internet connection such as DSL, cable-modem, satellite, or fiber-optic connection. Unfortunately, if you are using a dial-up connection you won't be able to connect to the online classes and get satisfactory results.
Online Class Schedule
Free Classes
The following class sessions are provided free so that you can test your internet connection and your headset. They will last approximately 1 hour and the topic covered will be How to create folders on your hard drive. You are free to attend the class as many times as necessary.
Basic computer Skills - Free
Learn basic computer skills you will need to save and store your designs on your computer. And learn how to connect to and enjoy our other online classes.
Click Here to register for this class scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -05:00)
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Paid Classes
4D Classes -
Using 4D Embroidery Extra - $60.00
3 meetings 2-hours each in length over a 3 week period covering all of the material in 4D Embroidery Basics. This class is the one you want if you are just beginning to learn how to use your 4D Embroidery software. You will learn how to load designs into your software and modify them to suit your project. We cover the use of the Letters page extensively and show how to create new fonts with the ExpressFont Wizard. You will also learn how to use the tools on the Edit page to adjust your designs and create totally new designs by using parts of other existing designs. We will also cover how to create totally new designs with the ExpressDesign Wizard autodigitizing feature.
Click Here to register for this class scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 19, and 26, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -05:00)
3D Classes -
Using 3D Embroidery Studio - $60.00
3 meetings 2-hours each in length over a 3 week period covering all of the material in Essentials of 3D Embroidery Studio. This class is the one you want if you are just beginning to learn how to use your 3D Embroidery software. You will learn how to load designs into your software and modify them to suit your project. We cover the use of the Letters page extensively and show how to create new fonts with the ExpressFont Wizard. You will also learn how to use the tools on the Edit page to adjust your designs and create totally new designs by using parts of other existing designs.
Click Here to register for this class scheduled for Monday, June 8, 15, and 22, 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT (GMT -05:00)
Personal Appearance Classes
All of the classes listed here are taught by Tim Frost in person. Because of travel and lodging considerations, some classes are reduced in length from 9 hours to 3 hours. Naturally, not as much material can be covered in the 3 hour class. If you would like to have a longer class presented in your area, then have your local authorized Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff dealer contact us via email for prices and reservation details.
Using 4D Embroidery Extra
This class covers the contents of the book 4D Embroidery Basics. The 9 hour version of this class includes the following topics:
- Basic computer skills
- Creating new designs from existing embroidery stitch files
- Applying lettering to your designs
- How to use the Encore feature to create new designs
- How to use the Endless feature to create new designs
- Creating new embroidery fonts with the QuickFont Wizard
- Using the ExpressDesign Wizard to create new designs
- How to use the Edit features to modify any design
- Using 4D Organizer to find and catalog your designs.
- Using 4D Configure to tailor your
software to your requirements
Using 4D Design Enhancer
Before attending this class, students are expected to either attend Using 4D Embroidery or have the equivalent knowledge of the 4D Professional software.
This class covers the contents of the book 4D Design Creator Basics. The 9 hour version of this class includes the following topics:
- How to use the Edit features of 4D Stitch Editor to create new designs from existing stitch files
- Using 4D Stitch Editor to correct problems with designs
- Using 4D Stitch Editor to create frames and appliqués from existing designs
- How to use the Morphing tools to unleash your creativity
- Applying Stamps to enhance existing designs
- How to use 4D Design Aligner to
break up large designs into manageable pieces
Using 4D Design Creator
Before attending this class, students are expected to either attend Using 4D Embroidery, and Using 4D Design Enhancer or have the equivalent, extensive knowledge of the 4D Professional software.
This class covers the contents of the book 4D Design Creator Basics. The 9 hour version of this class includes the following topics:
- How to create/edit graphics files to make them easy to use
- Using the enhanced ExpressDesign Wizard to automatically create new designs
- How to use all of the automatic punching tools to create beautiful designs with minimal effort
- How to use the new Tablet Mode tools
- How to use all of the manual punching tools to create intricate designs
- Successful planning of the design creation project (the most
important part of the job)
Applied Design Creation Techniques
Before attending this class, students are expected to either attend Using 4D Embroidery, Using 4D Design Enhancer, Using 4D Design Creator or have the equivalent, extensive knowledge of the 4D Professional software.
Students who attend this class will bring in a subject (graphic) that they want to use as the subject of a design. Each student will receive personal guidance as they use that subject to create an embroidery design. The 9 hour version of this class includes the following topics:
- Advanced project planning techniques
- Intensive stitch file editing techniques
- Advanced graphic file editing techniques
Using 4D Family Portrait
This class covers the contents of the book 4D Family Portrait Basics. The 6 hour version of this class includes the following topics:
- Creating PortraitStitch designs
- Basic genealogical data storage and use
- Choosing the right photograph for the design
- Creating a family genealogical project