Mixed Media courses

The Stencil
Maker’s studio

Whether you’re a mixed media artist, journaler, Cricut crafter, or gel printing enthusiast, Stencil Maker’s Studio is your gateway to designing custom stencils that are as bold and original as your art.

What You’ll Learn

Artist Susan Clifton
Design Fundamentals

Design Fundamentals

Get started in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, or any software that can export a JPG.
Material Mastery - Design reusable stencils

Stencil vs Mask

Discover how to design both and how they need to be designed differently.
SVGs Made Simple

SVGs Made Simple

Learn how to create and export clean SVG files—even with free online tools!
Cricut Confidence

Cricut Confidence

Upload, clean up, and cut your designs with ease—even layered or complex files.
Material Mastery

Material Mastery

Dial in settings for Mylar and other materials to get perfect cuts every time (no more test sheets!).
Pro Tips

Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

Learn the tips & tools that make Cricut cutting easier and your work-flow faster.

I totally enjoyed my first attempt creating a stencil. Truthfully I didn’t expect perfection knowing I was trying something new. Defining bridges was especially helpful among many other useful tips.

Adele G.

Susan, I watch your videos every time they come out, and have learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your generosity. This course was very helpful, and absolutely worth the money!
Dawn R.

Who It’s For:

  • Mixed media artists who want one-of-a-kind stencils
  • Cricut users ready to level up beyond premade designs
  • Art journalers, gel printers, and creative explorers
  • Anyone who’s ever said: “I wish I could make my own stencil!”
Design reusable stencils with Stencil Maker's Studio