Arts & Crafts
Master the Pottery Throwdown favourite – Raku! Here's everything you need to know about Raku Pottery
Raku pottery is a Japanese firing technique that produces distinctive markings on the surface of ceramics. Learn all about the raku pottery process
We tried and tested the Cricut Joy Xtra™ smart cutting machine and these were the results...
Is the Cricut Joy Xtra™ smart cutting machine worth the price tag? We put it to the test to find out.
Enjoy cosy autumn crafting with 100 free craft projects and patterns
Need some crafty inspiration, or maybe you just fancy trying something new? We're got a huge range of tried and tested patterns for beginner-friendly makes that don't need many supplies to get crafting.
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025: Let's recap that incredible finale
The Great British Sewing Bee 2025 has now finished! Catch up with the series, meet 2025's winner and discover when and where to watch next year's series.
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17 beautiful watercolor leaves painting tutorials for every season
Forget flowers, it's really easy to create stunning watercolor leaf paintings – even if you're new to painting. Learn how to paint beautiful watercolor leaves
21 creepy pumpkin faces to carve and paint for your best Halloween ever!
Get inspired to paint and carve sinister or friendly pumpkin faces this Halloween with our round-up of pumpkin face ideas.
19 hauntingly good Halloween drawing ideas for all ages
Ready for some sinister sketching? Create creepy art this October with Gathered’s Halloween drawing ideas.
Celebrate this year's blessings with these free Thanksgiving cross stitch patterns
Cheryl McKinnon's Thanksgiving cross stitch patterns are fun to stitch and the perfect way to celebrate and give thanks.
The G3 Resin Curing Machine from Resiners lets you create resin masterpieces in a matter of minutes!
I tested this Resiners curing machine and was amazed at how much of a difference it made to my crafting time.
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
How to make an air dry clay vase
Embrace the autumn tones and craft your own air dry vases this season with this simple up cycling project. It’s the ideal way to reuse old jars and tins whilst also creating something for your shelf!
Practice your spooky sketching with our how to draw a ghost tutorial
Create your own spooky sketches with our easy ghost drawing tutorial!
Learn how to draw a spider with our simple guide for all ages
Discover how to draw a spider for Halloween with our easy spider drawing tutorial.
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
Tom’s Studio Original Flourish Oblique Calligraphy Pen review
Whether you're new to calligraphy or you've been practising for years, you'll love writing with this beautifully crafted tool.
Discover why a new generation are finding calm with calligraphy
Katie Antoniou meets the modern makers calling calligraphy their therapy
Moden Calligraphy download: Chocolate wrapper
Practice perfect small calligraphy lettering with personalised chocolate bars – they'd make great wedding favours
Craft TV
Make these Sewing Bee inspired patterns this weekend
Spotted a pattern on the Great British Sewing Bee that you’d love to make? Check out our Sewing Bee patterns to have a go at making the projects at home!
8 craft TV shows you need to watch this weekend
Looking for some more creative TV to get you feeling inspired? We've rounded up some the best craft shows on TV in 2025 so you can watch them while working on your latest project.
How well do Patrick Grant and Esme Young know each other?
Esme's favourite colour? Patrick's favourite snack? How well do this iconic duo really know each other?
Jewellery Making
How to make resin rings
Get ready to have a whole lot of fun with resin with our step by step tutorial tutorial for DIY resin rings
Quick and easy craft to try this weekend: friendship bracelet making!
Looking to make simple and cute bracelets? Discover lots of lovely friendship bracelet patterns and get started.
The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift reveals date for new album and it's bringing back this one trend
With T12 on the horizon, Swifties are already bringing back the friendship bracelet craze...
Macramé
Summon your own cute macrame ghost!
Create a spookily easy macrame ghost to get into the Halloween spirit
40+ beautiful free macrame patterns to make today
Fall in love with the art of macrame using our free macrame patterns round up. There's everything from homeware to fashion so get your rope at the ready - it's time to knot!
How to make a Christmas macrame star
Give your Christmas decorations an extra edge with this fabulously fringed macrame star project by Isabella Strambio!
Weaving
Discover the art of basket weaving for beginners
Discover the art of beautiful basket weaving with expert Tabara N'Diaye. She'll show you all her top basket weaving supplies, kits and techniques. It's the go-to basket weaving for beginner's guide!
The Anatomy of a Weaving Loom
Artist and maker Natalie Novak of Combed Thunder shares her top weaving tips and takes us through the anatomy of a weaving loom IG-style
How to weave and DIY loom tutorial
Learn how to weave and make a DIY loom with this step by step tutorial.