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