Learn where to find Cricut classes for beginners, and how to sign up for my Cricut Kickoff series of online classes … totally FREE!
Did you get a new Cricut cutting machine and wish you could just take a class all about it? Great thinking! I’m a big believer in education and training! And the good news is you have several options — online classes and in-person classes. Some Cricut classes are free, while a few have a cost (some low, some high). Let’s go over the options for Cricut classes for beginners together so you can decide what works best for you! I’ll also tell you how you can get into MY free online Cricut classes for beginners with the Cricut Kickoff series!
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Online Classes vs. In-Person Classes
Online Cricut classes are more popular than ever and becoming more and more common. Usually online Cricut classes for beginners are video based, and some also have workbook or something you can read or refer to. So you can attend the class on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone … so long as you can watch a video on it, you can probably use it to attend your class. The best thing about an online Cricut class is how you get to start immediately and go at your own pace, plus rewind and pause as you need to. This is my preferred method of learning, and that’s why I personally teach so many online classes.
In-person classes are becoming rarer, especially in light of the restrictions we faced in 2020. The best place to find a face-to-face Cricut class is at your local craft store, such as Michaels, Joanns, or Hobby Lobby. Available classes vary region to region, as they are taught by local instructors. Occasionally you will find Cricut classes being taught at local community colleges and community centers, too!
Fun fact: I learned how to teach crafts by doing in-person craft classes in my local hobby organization between 2010-2018. I started small (about 10 people) and worked my way up to 60 people at a time! And it was those craft classes that motivated me to get my very first Cricut cutting machine, because I had to make paper patterns for my hand smocking class and I was tired of using a paper punch. The Cricut cut my patterns for me like a champ and the rest is history!
Where to Find Cricut Classes for Beginners
I actually have Cricut classes for beginners, and they are totally free! In fact, NEW versions of those classes are starting on December 26th! But you can also do the on-demand versions of those online classes, so you can start right away and go at your own pace. The on-demand classes were recorded live, so they are fun and lively, and it feels like sitting down with a friend (me) to work on our Cricuts together! Here are all the details…
Cricut Kickoff is an updated and FREE series of online Cricut classes for beginners to help you get your Cricut setup for success!
Lesson 1: Join me in my craft room to unbox, set up, and connect your Cricut Joy, Cricut Explore, Cricut Explore 3, original Cricut Maker, or Cricut Maker 3 right along with me.
Lesson 2: Learn which mats, blades, tools, and materials work in your Cricut and when to use which ones.
Lesson 3: Dive into Design Space with an overview for iPad/iPhone, Android, and Desktop/Laptop!
Cricut Kickoff classes are for anyone who:
- Just got a brand new Cricut cutting machine (congratulations!)
- Has a Cricut still in the box because they feel unsure of what to do
- Got a Cricut out of the box but it “just sits there looking at them funny”
- Hasn’t used a Cricut in a while or have forgotten how to do basic things
- Not sure if the Cricut is setup properly
- Is simply “Cricut curious” and wants to learn more!
What you get when you register free for Cricut Kickoff:
- Simple step-by-step videos for YOUR Cricut cutting machine and device
- 50-page Printable handbook so you can keep notes you won’t forget
- Support and help from Jennifer & her whole team
- A fun & easy “first project” to make
- Confidence to create!
Everyone who registers for my Cricut Kickoff classes for beginners gets this free printable handbook so you can get an overview and take notes of all of the important things related to your machine, tools, materials, and software.
The handbook goes along with myvideo classes! Each video covers just one machine (Joy, Explore/Explore 3, or Maker/Maker 3) and one operating system (iOS, Android, and Desktop) to keep things simple.
If you’re a Cricut beginner, or even just Cricut curious,I highly recommend you sign up!
Beyond Cricut Kickoff, I do have other Cricut classes for beginners — I call them workshops — that you may find useful, including:
- Custom Cut: How to Modify and Customize Designs in Design Space
- Photo to File: How to Turn Pictures Into Beautiful SVG Cut Files
- Make It Sing: How to Make Song Glass Tiles & Soundwave/QR Code Art Projects
I also have a full and comprehensive course all about Cricut Design Space called Cricut College: Design to Shine! I only open enrollment for that course at certain times, but you can learn all about it and get on the waiting list here!
Another option is to take classes directly from Cricut — have a full educational website with both live and on-demand classes. Get the details on Cricut’s classes here.
How about Cricut Classes Near Me?
The best way to find out about local Cricut classes near you is to call your local craft store and ask them if they have any Cricut classes for beginners. You can find the nearest craft stores to you with these links:
Answers to Your Questions About Cricut Classes for Beginners
Q: How do I know if I’m a Cricut beginner? Maybe I am actually intermediate?
A: I would define a Cricut beginner as a person who just got a Cricut, or who has had one and hasn’t made more than a handful of projects. A Cricut beginner is someone who is not yet confident to create with their Cricut.
Q: Can I just get someone to come to my house to setup my Cricut for me?
A: Maybe! Do you have a friend or family member who knows how to use the same Cricut you have? If so, ask if they’ll help you out one-on-one… even if it just over a Zoom call.
Q: I’ve heard people say that I should just go to YouTube. Can I take classes there?
A: YouTube is a video streaming platform with lots of Cricut videos, but it doesn’t offer the same organization and direction that a set of focused Cricut classes would. That said, if you don’t mind the disorganization of it, you can often find Cricut teachers to follow on there and they may have videos they designate as specifically for beginners. I have many beginner videos on YouTube, and you can view my Cricut beginner videos here.
Q: Would you consider teaching face-to-face classes one day?
A: Yes, I might do it in the future when I have an awesome place to have classes and retreats. You’d have to live near me (I’m in Ann Arbor, Michigan) or be willing to travel to me, of course, which may or may not be convenient. But I hope to be able to do these in the future!
Q: Is it hard to learn to use a Cricut?
A: No. And Cricut tries hard to make it as easy as possible. The hardest thing to learn is the software that comes along with it, and in this case that is Cricut Design Space. The good news is that of all the cutting machine software out there available for other cutting machines, Cricut Design Space is by far the most user-friendly and easiest to learn and use. But there is still a learning curve, and a Cricut class for beginners can ease you into it.
Signup for my free Cricut Classes for Beginners: Cricut Kickoff!
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Jennifer
Jennifer Marx is a designer, an enthusiastic crafter, a lifelong teacher, and a proud overcomer of a variety of life's challenges. In her spare time she loves to play D&D and video games, garden, sew 16th c. costumes, and go to Disney. She lives a full, happy life in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan with her partner Greg, her teen daughter Alexa, and their two dogs, Hunter and Chloe.