About the Course

ABOUT THE COURSE
This course will guide you through the process of choosing the appropriate materials and tools, making a variety of cards for any occasion. At the end of this Course, you’ll be able to identify various styles of invitations and the pieces suited for a wedding or an event.
Below are some ideas that will be covered in the course.

Tools required to get started
Introduction to various papers, weight and textures
Introducing the different types of adhesives used for paper and accessories
Handmade envelopes and basic paper folding
Assembling of various wedding invitations
Basic layered invitations
The use of ribbons, accessories and tying of different types of bows
Introduction to different types of stationery needed for wedding and events
Marketing yourself
portfolio setup
font formatting and basic designs

Course Structure

1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN STARTING YOUR WEDDING STATIONERY BUSINESS
1.3 KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR START UP
2.1 INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS WEDDING STATIONERY REQUIRED FOR A WEDDING
2.2: BASIC CARD MAKING TOOLS TO GET STARTED
2.3: INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS PAPERS, WEIGHT AND TEXTURES:
2.4 THE TYPES OF ADHESIVE OPTIONS FOR YOUR INVITATIONS
2.5: DIFFERENT TYPES OF RIBBON & TRIMMING OPTIONS
2.6 TYPES OF EMBELLISHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES SUITABLE FOR WEDDING INVITATIONS
2.7 PAPER SIZES AND BASIC PAPER FOLDING
2.8 HANDMADE ENVELOPES AND POCKETS
2.9 BASIC LAYERING OF INVITATIONS
2.10: FINISHING
3.1 INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE SUITABLE FOR STATIONERY DESIGN
3.2 TYPESET & ARTWORK PREPARATION
4.1 MACHINES & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
4.2 PAPER CUTTERS & TRIMMERS
4.3 INTRO TO DIE CUTTING AND EMBOSSING MACHINES