Copic has some new and exciting things in store for you this year and I'm excited to share our newly-updated Copic Certification program. We have listened to our VALUED customers, and have made some changes to our program.
- Beginning in 2012, we will be offering "back to back" Certifications for our Regular and Intermediate classes in many locations! This will make it more cost effective for our students who have to travel for our classes. This option may not be advisable for everyone... keep in mind, the skills needed for the intermediate class will still be required as we DO NOT take class time during the Intermediate to go over basic blending skills. You choose what's best for YOU.
- You will be doing more "hands on" coloring during the classes and making a portfolio to take home with you. This is a major change to the Standard class! You asked for it and we've listened! Students will be coloring specially drawn images during the class allowing for more personalized feedback. Students will leave the class with a portfolio of their work and additional images for practice.
- Classes are no longer geared specifically to stores or instructors. Everyone is welcome! There will be no waiting period for "enthusiasts" to apply for the classes. ALL applicants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis at the time they apply. While we still cover the product basics (the foundation of successful Copic use), we will no longer focus on marketing or teaching topics (although questions about these are still very welcome).
- Apply On-Line! We've made it even easier to apply for classes with our new "on-line" application process! Just visit the Copic website (or my Copic Certification Class page) and click on the Apply On-Line link.
You will LOVE our new format!!!
Classes fill quickly, so please submit your application as soon as possible!
If you have more inquiries, feel free to contact Nancy, at nancy@copicmarker.com.
If you know of someone that may be interested in becoming Copic certified, please forward this information to them.
Here are brief overviews of our Standard and Intermediate Certification classes and our current list of classes open for enrollment. I will continue to update the list of classes on my Copic Certification Class page HERE... please check that page often for new class listings.
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Copic Papercrafting Standard Certification Classes

The Copic Certification Class encompasses education of the most important aspects of Copic’s product lines. It includes hands-on education of product knowledge, blending techniques, answers questions to common problems, and testing and selecting your inks and papers. You will receive a kit of Copic products, a 68 page manual and an opportunity to make a portfolio of all the techniques you learn in class. You will also have an opportunity to sample each of our markers. We cover their function and the differences between each one.
Things covered in class:
— Three common mistakes and how to identify, test and use your materials
— Four different blending techniques
— How to create texture and erase mistakes
— The Copic numbering system
— How to choose colors that work well together from the Copic Color Wheel
— Airbrushing with both the ABS-1 and the Air Compressor / ABS-3 setup and understand how each works.
COST / CLASS TIMES
Classes run from 9am-4pm. Cost is $120 per attendee ($60 for re-takes).
Before applying, please download and read the additional class details below for information about refunds, detailed day-of-class schedule, and class re-takes.
» DETAILS - click for a full class details and outline.
Standard Certification Classes Open for Enrollment
January 27, 2012- Anaheim, CA
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Red Lion Hotel
1850 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-383-6196
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
February 3, 2012-San Diego, CA
Taught by Lori Craig
***This class runs from 10am-5pm*****
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown
1747 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
619-338-8200
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
February 17, 2012-Richmond, VA (FULL)
Taught by Debbie Olson
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond North/Glen Allen
10077 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-266-6900
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
February 25, 2012-Miami, FL
Taught by Lori Craig
Miami Airport Marriott
1201 NW Le Jeune Road Bldg A
Miami, FL 33126
305-649-5000
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
March 2, 2012-Edmonton, AB Canada
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton Int’l Airport
3916 84th Ave
Leduc, AB Canada T9E 7G1
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
March 9, 2012 Columbus, OH
Taught by Colleen Schaan
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West
2350 Westbelt Dr.
Columbus, OH 43228
614-771-8999
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
March 10, 2012 York, PA
Taught by Marianne Walker
Holiday Inn Conference Center of York
York, PA 17408
717-846-9500
» DETAILS
» APPLY ONLINE
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Copic Papercrafting Intermediate Certification Classes

Copic Papercrafting Intermediate Certification Classes are open to anyone who has successfully completed the Standard Certification class. In addition to the class application, you are also required to complete a coloring sample before you will be accepted to a class. If you have already taken the Standard Certification Class and would like to take your techniques to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this class!
Topic covered in class:
— Shading, shadows, and color
— Composition & design in Papercrafting
— Coloring tricky situations (trees, reds, faces & skin tones, hair)
— Applying coloring & design concepts
— Improving design on your own
COST / CLASS TIMES
Classes run from 9am-4pm with a 2 hour lunch break, then from 6pm-8pm for the project.
Cost is $199 per attendee ($100 for re-takes).
Before applying, please download and read the additional class details (below) for information about refunds, detailed day-of-class schedule, and class re-takes.
In addition to the online application, you must complete and submit the coloring test in order for your application to be considered.
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
Intermediate Certification Classes Open For Enrollment
January 28, 2012- Anaheim, CA
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
1850 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-383-6196
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE
February 18, 2012- Richmond, VA
Taught by Debbie Olson
Courtyard by Marriott Richmond North/Glen Allen
10077 Brook Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804-266-6900
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE
March 3, 2012 Edmonton, AB Canada
Taught by Sherrie Siemens
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Edmonton Int’l Airport
3916 84th Ave
Leduc, AB Canada T9E 7G1
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE
March 10, 2012 Columbus, OH Intermediate
Taught by Colleen Schaan
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West
2350 Westbelt Dr.
Columbus, OH 43228
614-771-8999
» CLASS DETAILS
» COLORING TEST
» APPLY ONLINE
I will be posting classes being held within the next four month period on my Copic Certification Classes page HERE as soon as they are SCHEDULED and BOOKED. Please check that page for continuous additions, updates, and changes.
Questions? Just Ask... I'm happy to help!