Saturday, February 2, 2019

Enriching Education: Bluprint

February is all about hands-on activities! This month, Bluprint – NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment’s state-of-the-art digital lifestyle learning platform and streaming service – debuts Introduction to Pottery and Screen Printing 101 classes, ideal for the brand-new potter or screen printer, a Quilted Gift series, and a Jump Into Sewing series, created with the entire family in mind. 

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Bluprint will also serve as a go-to destination for project-based DIY content, perfect for however and whomever you’re celebrating with. Signature classes tied to the holiday include lingerie making, heart-shaped cake and cookie baking, party hosting, and more. 

Bluprint offers online courses in categories that champion creativity and self-expression such as crafting, wellness, cooking, baking, fitness and more, all within a supportive, knowledgeable community. There is currently more than 4,000 hours of Bluprint content available – taught by top experts in their fields – offering makers, doers and creatives access to learn something new or perfect an existing skill. Because all of the content is streaming, you can turn your creative passion into action on your own schedule.

As you consider picking up a new hobby this month, either solo or with your loved ones, Bluprint is here to make those creative adventures successful and memorable. 


     Screen Printing 101(Launching February 7): Learn the screen printing process for both paper and fabric in this 11-part series. Taught by Stu and Nicky Alden of Ink Lounge in Denver, CO, lessons will focus on the basics of screen printing, including how to create space, where to draw design inspiration from, and how to select the appropriate screen type for your specific project. Stu (who has a background as a mechanic, builder, and musician) and Nicky (a graphic designer, illustrator, copywriter) bring vast and varying experiences to their craft andinfuse the classes with their personal touches, such as why they love teaching workshops and where their printmaking journeys have taken them.  

     Introduction to Pottery (Launching February 15): Join host and ceramic artist Sarah Wolf on this 14-part series to learn the basics of clay and beginner wheel throwing. Owner of Wolf Ceramics in Portland, Oregon, Sarah brings her expertise in working with clay and developing a design process, resulting in the satisfaction of creating goods that will be used by friends and community. Sarah is excited to build a foundation and culture within the business that values the hard work of its craftspeople, the quality of its products, and the ongoing relationships with its customers and community.

     Jump Into Sewing (Launching February22): The latest Bluprint Kids class is a new, fun-filled entry into the Jump Into Series. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and start your first project in this kid-friendly class with sewing veteran, instructor and author Sara Alm. In six short episodes, non-sewing parents can learn how to sew alongside their kids; or for parents who already sew, the class provides all the essential tools and techniques to pass a passion for sewing on to the kids in a fun, entertaining, wacky and inspirational way. 

     Free-Motion Quilted Gifts (Launching February 28): Improve your free-motion quilting and turn your practice into fun gifts! Within seven lessons, Christina Cameli – four-time best-selling Bluprint instructor, nurse/midwife and domestic machine quilter– will teach the intermediate quilter how to create three custom-made gifts: a journal, a basket and a zippered bag. Each project provides an opportunity to practice free-motion quilting on a small, manageable scale and the end products are both fashionable and functional. Interested in learning how to quilt but don't know where to start? Be sure to check out the Quilting Bluprint Box.

Seasonal Valentine’s Day content includes: 

     Make Your Own Bralette: Sexy, comfortable and on-trend, this class will teach you how to make your own bralette with customizable details.
     Lingerie Making: Forget Victoria's Secret, this Valentine's Day create custom lingerie that adds luxury to any day or night! Discover straightforward techniques for making sumptuous sleepwear and undergarments. 
     Easy Heart Cake Baking: The kitchen doesn't need to be your jam to create this easy heart-shaped cake. Impress your significant other with a homemade sweet treat!
     Create Your Own Valentine's Day Cards: Whether it's for classmates or grandparents, this tutorial makes it easy for kids to create their own cards for the holiday to share.
     Anti-Valentine's Day Cake: Going through a breakup or not a fan of the holiday? No problem. Create this fun anti-Valentine's cake and enjoy bites while watching Netflix and wine-ing with the girls.

WHEN:          Beginning Thursday, February 7, 2019

WHERE:        Available streaming on demand at www.mybluprint.com, via the Bluprint app and on Roku.

ABOUT:         Bluprint is the digital lifestyle learning platform and streaming service where your passions become actions. World-class experts, offering beginner to advanced-level guidance that fits busy schedules, make it easier for people to spend more time enjoying the activities that make them feel engaged in their creative pursuits. The Bluprint streaming service provides around-the-clock access (from any device) to a library of content in categories that champion creativity and self-expression, such as crafting, knitting, wellness, cooking, baking, fitness and more. In addition to more than 4,000 hours of exclusive classes and series, Bluprint subscribers also get access to curated supplies and a supportive community designed to motivate members to dive deeper into a current interest or sample a new one. Bluprint is available for a monthly plan at $7.99/month, or an annual plan at $79.99/year. A seven-day free trial is currently available.

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