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The exquisite art of a Rwandan mountain village
February, 2020
Recycled art: try weaving your waste
February, 2020
Craft trends 2020: the ones to watch!
February, 2020
4 ways to boost your brand exposure at a craft fair
February, 2020
DIY Dad: Making a knife and leather sheath with my son
January, 2020
A unique Christmas gift (hint - it involves alpacas!)
November, 2019
This is NOT a Black Friday deal: pay it forward instead
November, 2019
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November, 2019
DIY Dad: building a hedgehog hotel with my son
November, 2019
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November, 2019
Wonderful willow: an eco-solution for a post-plastic world
November, 2019
How to make your workshops more accessible – advice for creative tutors
October, 2019
10 ways to make a stunning Christmas wreath - some unexpected!
October, 2019
Writing in the pursuit of happiness
October, 2019
Six reasons why you should take a craft course
October, 2019
10 reasons to discover Craft Festival Cardiff this autumn
October, 2019
20 crafty things to do with the kids this October half term
October, 2019
That's a wrap! Gift wrapping tips from the world's most foremost expert.
October, 2019
Wool Week interview with wool artist Sophie Wheatley
October, 2019
From cardiac surgery to ceramics: Peanut Ceramics talks empowering women through art
October, 2019
Pet portraits: painting my beloved goat in wool
October, 2019
Free food: autumn foraging recipes
October, 2019
Ever wanted to live The Good Life?
September, 2019
Getting started with silver clay: 5 eco-friendly reasons to try this craft
September, 2019
Is craft the antidote to today’s digital world?
September, 2019
Top 10 makers markets in Britain
September, 2019
Dale Chihuly glass artist: ‘Reflections on nature’ at Kew Gardens
September, 2019
Shh, the secret is word of mouth!
September, 2019
River Cottage Festival 2019: crafts, food, music, flowers - and no plastic!
August, 2019
Something to celebrate? 5 craft ideas to mark special occasions
August, 2019
Where craft meets archeology: wild foraged basketry in the woods
August, 2019
How to take beautiful photos to promote your creative workshops
August, 2019
Two award-winning creative tutors share a special day in the North East!
August, 2019
Skincare products: 6 of the best reasons to make your own
July, 2019
Ideas for going plastic-free in the garden...
July, 2019
The Good Life Experience: the festival for people like you
July, 2019
Out and about: plastic-free lifestyle swaps
July, 2019
Kids love climbing trees. And kids love dens. What is better than either of these? A den up a tree!
July, 2019
Talking dirty - ways to go plastic-free in the bathroom!
July, 2019
Plastic Free July: our team's journey, starting with the kitchen
July, 2019
How to get involved with the craftiest mental health fundraiser!
June, 2019
Interview with expert leatherworker Jason Stocks-Young
June, 2019
DIY weddings: 12 inspiring ways to craft your perfect day
June, 2019
Craft tutors: how you can prepare for Brexit and uncertain times ahead
June, 2019
The future seems a little bleak: 5 things you CAN do
June, 2019
Foraging fun for all the family: Elderflower recipes
June, 2019
Gift ideas for Father's Day? This one is unusual, different and very memorable.
May, 2019
Corsetry: Are you more steam punk or period drama?
May, 2019
Celebrate nature’s beauty with stunning summer crafts (plus a bonus elderflower champagne recipe!)
May, 2019
Gardening is good for you, and your kids!
May, 2019
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May, 2019
Craft workshop ideas for older children (and young ones too!)
May, 2019
Why taking a craft course is good for your wellbeing
May, 2019
A guide to British bees and how you can help protect them
May, 2019
Get Creative and improve your wellbeing
May, 2019
Top tips for getting started in jewellery making with Kernowcraft
May, 2019
Annie Sloan’s step-by-step guide to stencilling with Chalk Paint®
April, 2019
Welcome to the Wood School
April, 2019
Top secret green woodworking skills revealed...
April, 2019
Blue Innovations: contemporary Czech indigo prints at London Craft Week
April, 2019
Simple steps to becoming a better photographer
April, 2019
Wind in the Willows campaign for a Wilder Future
April, 2019
Spring Crafts you need to try
April, 2019
Sea change is now - coastal escapes to explore a new way of living and creating
April, 2019
Are some of our most treasured crafts about to become Extinct?!
March, 2019
Chocolate Easter Eggs: what’s the history and how are they made?
March, 2019
10 Artists you NEED to know about - and they are all women!
March, 2019
Top 5 Ideas for a Memorable Mother's Day
March, 2019
Craftspeople! Do you want to hear some good news?
February, 2019
You wool not believe the range of workshops at Wonderwool Wales! (sorry)
February, 2019
Capturing lace: from perishable fabric to enduring jewellery
February, 2019
Book Review: The Potter's Bible - but is it?
February, 2019
Creative sisters are doing it for themselves... a ready-made friend in every town?
February, 2019
7 Unusual Valentine’s Date Ideas:
January, 2019
Want to show your Valentine that you really care?
January, 2019
Five reasons soap bars are making a come-back in 2019
January, 2019
Expand your craft horizons with our Creative Bucket List!
January, 2019
Learn to make your own natural, organic affordable skin care
January, 2019
Go Green in 2019 with these environmentally conscious courses
December, 2018
Make your own lampshade - 5 surprising new creative techniques
December, 2018
Top 6 creative gift experiences for men and women who love the outdoors!
December, 2018
The health benefits of craft
December, 2018
Handmade Christmas decorations: our top 7 favourites
December, 2018
“Losing the thread”: Alzheimer’s depicted in stitch
December, 2018
The New Year Essential: make your own notebook for 2019
December, 2018
Crafty Black Friday Deals!
November, 2018
How to be a Craftivist
November, 2018
The CraftCourses Guide to becoming an Arts and Crafts tutor
November, 2018
Fountain pen ink... rediscovering a forgotten medium
November, 2018
Creative kindness empowering women across the globe
November, 2018
Our Top 12 Christmas Craft Courses
November, 2018
Edward Burne-Jones: shocking the Victorians with sensuous beauty
November, 2018
A Big Important Art Book - now with women!
October, 2018
Meet the Iron Lady... artist blacksmith and welder
October, 2018
Hygge: probably the best feeling in the world?
October, 2018
Restore your faith in humanity with this story of kindness…
October, 2018
6 crafty ideas to keep the children (and you) entertained this half term!
October, 2018
A Preview of Tate Modern’s Anni Albers Exhibition
October, 2018
Craft on prescription: are Arts and Crafts the solution to our growing mental health issue?
October, 2018
Artisan Bread – is it the next craft to be added to the ‘Endangered’ list?
October, 2018
Anni Albers exhibition at Tate Modern: the hand weaving modern artist
October, 2018
Narrowboat arm-knitting and crochet on the Kennet and Avon canal
September, 2018
Made To Last, by Rose Teleri
September, 2018
Forging bonds to last a lifetime
August, 2018
Top Tips for Running a Creative Business
May, 2018
Mad about Hats at London Craft Week - May 2018
May, 2018
How to start a candle making business
April, 2018
BBC's Make! Craft Britain
March, 2018
Knitting and crochet workshops support people with learning difficulties
March, 2018
Upholstery and Upcycling in Derbyshire
February, 2018
New features for creative course lovers...
February, 2018
The CraftCourses creative bucket list – top ten skills to master this year!
December, 2017
Discovering the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku “fish printing”… in Wales
November, 2017
10 fabulous festive crafts to learn this Christmas...
November, 2017
Upholsterer Helen Bell on her working life…
October, 2017
Getting the most out of CraftCourses.com
September, 2017
Cbeebies on the lookout for craftspeople...
September, 2017
Craft Courses website featured on BBC’s Countryfile!
September, 2017
Six insider tips for running fabulous craft courses!
September, 2017
Weekend Bronze casting course - the ancient art of ‘Lost Wax’
August, 2017
Channel 4 looking for crafters for Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas show!
July, 2017
We are all beautiful, walking, works of art… creative ability birthed out of tragedy
July, 2017
My First Taste of Enamelling on Copper
June, 2017
Three days of shoe-making - traditional craft makes a lasting impression
April, 2017
Make a silver ring - workshop in West Wales
April, 2017
Special Offer! Reduced price entry to the Handmade Fair, Ragley
March, 2017
Ancient Treasures - A journey into Bead-making
March, 2017
Candle making with afternoon tea anyone?
February, 2017
3 Ways How Woodworking Can Be The Most Fulfilling DIY Hobby
January, 2017
What is Encaustic Art? Interview with Phil Madley
November, 2016
Knitting a family together through generations…
November, 2016
Can you offer an old rocking horse a good home?
September, 2016
Photography courses on London's vibrant Southbank
September, 2016
Felted picture selected by the Royal Academy of Arts and… Facebook
August, 2016
The last Art In Action
August, 2016
Glass artists needed for Kirstie Allsopp's Christmas TV show
July, 2016
Whittle your own woodland animal: 'the perfect workshop in a perfect environment'
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July, 2016
Meditation, mindfulness - and knitting!
June, 2016
Make! Craft Britain: BBC4, 9th June at 9pm on BBC4
June, 2016
Paint yourself as a tree, a Goddess... make your heart sing!
May, 2016
Training on offer for Mum-preneurs
May, 2016
Spring Forage
May, 2016
Made with love, a bit like a baby
May, 2016
The Great British Pottery Throw down is back... are you ready?
March, 2016
The Art of Woodcraft evening: traditional and modern techniques
March, 2016
The Colourful world of Caroline Jariwala, of Mango Mosaics
January, 2016
Art4Fun: Can joining an art class help you cope with cancer?
January, 2016
Film company seeks craftspeople to 'set up a community from scratch'
November, 2015
Compassionate Friends learn craft together
October, 2015
Trawden in Lancashire - alive with artistic activity
October, 2015
Tutor makes her craft course accessible for all
August, 2015
Father's Day gift vouchers - the perfect present for creative and practical Dads!
June, 2015
Young people want to learn crafts like knitting and wooden toy making
April, 2015
Rag Rug Making at the Museum
March, 2015
Spinning a new yarn
March, 2015
Creative Glass Guild Supports the future of UK Craft
March, 2015
Acts of Making festival
February, 2015
BBC's 'Britain's Best Potter' on the lookout for talent!
December, 2014
Two pregnant ladies on a leather bag making course
November, 2014
Mosaic garden design at Harrogate Flower Show
September, 2014
Craft Learning: enhancing your skills
August, 2014
A beginners guide to lino printing
May, 2014
Whatever your dreams are, start taking them very, very seriously.
April, 2014
6. A Life in the day of a Master... Potter
February, 2014
5. A Life in the day of a Master... textile artist
January, 2014
Student experience: Mosaics in Nidderdale
November, 2013
Learning the art of weaving (and a happy life!)
October, 2013
4. A Life in the day of a Master... rocking horse maker
October, 2013
3. A Life in the Day of a Master... leatherworker
July, 2013
Weekend with expert wood carver Peter Berry
May, 2013
2 . A Life in the Day of a Master... architectural and stained glass artist
April, 2013
1. A Life in the Day of a Master... jewellery designer
March, 2013
A craft is not just for Christmas...
November, 2012
The benefits of green woodwork
July, 2012
Felt Amazing! An introduction to wet felting
April, 2012
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