Online Craft Courses

Upcycling Furniture: Step by Step to Success

May 9, 2012

Jump in on the huge upcycling trend that is sweeping the home décor industry by learning how you can upcycle furniture in your own home. The new Craftsy course Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling will teach you how to revamp and repurpose your own furniture, or thrift store finds. Scenic artist and decorative painting expert [...]

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Sugar Flower Classes

May 2, 2012

Did you know that it’s easier than ever to learn a new skill like becoming a sugar artist using Craftsy’s new class offerings? With Jacqueline Butler’s Handcrafted Sugar Flowers class on Craftsy, you can easily become a sugar artist and create delicate, beautiful sugar flowers with just a few hours of instruction. Craftsy classes are [...]

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Knitting With Beads Tutorial

April 24, 2012

Knitwear, jewelry and lace designer Laura Nelkin is offering her expertise with a new Craftsy online course, Knitting With Beads. This fun and interactive class will teach you how to add a little sparkle to any of your knitting projects by incorporating beautiful beaded detail. Beads add glamour and texture to any knitted piece, so [...]

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Craftsy Workshops Will Teach and Inspire

April 21, 2012

Do you need some help with a craft you are working on? Or want to learn new tips and tricks to finish projects that you’ve been trying to complete? Craftsy workshops could be just the answer you have been searching for. Visitors to the Craftsy website can simply click on the Workshops tab for access [...]

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Sewing: Online Classes

March 6, 2012

A whole new world of crafting opens up once you learn the basics of sewing and a few techniques that will improve your sewing skills. If you’re wondering how to get started with sewing, or brush up on your skills, there is no better way to learn how to sew the right way than to [...]

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Craftsy: A World of Crafting

February 28, 2012

Craftsy is the best new way to learn new crafts in a comprehensive online atmosphere. The website was developed to provide people that love crafting an arena to learn new skills, share crafts and be a part of a great crafting community. With Craftsy, you can learn anything from how to crochet a top to [...]

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Crochet Plus Size Patterns

February 26, 2012

Crocheting is a hobby that many people enjoy, however the standard patterns sometimes just don’t fit every body type. If you love crocheting, but are frustrated with finished products that just don’t fit you the right way, it may be time to sign up for a crocheting course that teaches you how to use crochet [...]

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Patterns For Vintage Dresses

February 4, 2012

Vintage is definitely in, there is no denying that. Shops and boutiques are popping up everywhere advertising retro clothes, vintage jewelry and one-of-a-kind pieces. The vintage trend is here to stay, but finding these pieces at boutiques doesn’t have to be the only way that you can rock the trend. Making your own vintage dresses [...]

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Christmas Gifts For Crafters

December 10, 2011

Christmas is the perfect time of year to gift the craft lover in your life a special present that they can use to further their hobby. Christmas gifts for crafters can include supplies, materials, tools, classes and other things that are great for specific crafts. No matter what type of craft the craft lover in [...]

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How To: Crotchet Video For Beginners

November 22, 2011

Getting started with crocheting might seem like a daunting task if you’ve never picked up a crotchet hook, but with How To Videos For Beginners available today, starting the hobby couldn’t be easier. Videos for beginners are tailored towards providing the best introduction material for hobbyists that want to start crocheting. So whether you are [...]

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Craft Ideas With Felt

November 15, 2011

The holiday season is the perfect time to introduce crafting into your home décor. Creating simple and fun additions to your decorations is a great way to showcase your creativity, and also save money. One technique that crafting experts are turning back to this year is the art of crafting with felt. The lightweight, inexpensive [...]

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Jewelry Courses Online

November 9, 2011

Having a fun and eclectic jewelry wardrobe is almost just as important as your clothing wardrobe. Jewelry can really change an outfit, and help you showcase your style in a whole new way. As they say, accessories make the outfit. Shopping for jewelry and keeping up with jewelry trends can be exhausting though, so more [...]

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How To: Knitting For Beginners

October 28, 2011

Knitting is quickly becoming a popular hobby for all age groups interested in making fun and unique handmade garments and products. Everyday, more and more people are realizing how being a little crafty can go a long way with knitting. Creating beautiful sweaters, knits, hats, scarves and more is easier than you realize with new [...]