Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
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.
17 easy watercolor leaf painting tutorials
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
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.
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.
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Get creative this weekend with these gorgeous polymer clay ideas
While away an afternoon crafting with polymer clay! It’s a fun and versatile material that's easy to mould into gifts for your pals or eye-catching homewares.
How to make an air dry clay vase – 3 designs to try
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.
Sweet and spooky pumpkin painting ideas for kids
From ghoulish faces to sugary snow cones, here are our favourite pumpkin painting ideas to keep the kids entertained this Halloween.
Drawing
Learn how to draw and get tips from the experts with our free advice and drawing tutorials for budding artists
Try our easy pumpkin drawing tutorial this Halloween
Spooky season is here! Get in the mood by creating your own Halloween pumpkin drawing with our easy step-by-step tutorial
Create a spooky scene with this haunted house drawing tutorial
Grab a pencil and master this easy haunted house drawing! Follow our step-by-step tutorial or download the completed version for your free haunted house colouring page
The complete guide to shading techniques
Shading is the quickest way to breathe life into your drawings. Shade like a pro with our clever tricks and techniques
Painting
Learn to paint or brush up your skills with our beginner's guides, free projects and tutorials for painters and artists.
Spooky cute! 20 adorable pumpkin painting ideas to try today
For a spooky twist on traditional pumpkin carving, why not paint your pumpkins this Halloween? Explore our pick of scarily cute painting ideas.
Make eye-catching shades of yellow with our paint mixing guide
Useful for landscapes, painting flowers or creating contrasts in a painting, the colour yellow is a must-have on an artist's palette. We show you how to make different shades of yellow by mixing it with other colours.
How to paint pumpkins
Celebrate Halloween in style or give your home a modern makeover this Autumn with these beautiful DIY painted pumpkins, with photo steps to make 3 designs.
Pottery
Craft your own spooky pumpkin tea light holders this Halloween
Make your own Halloween decor this year with Heather Nugent's clay pumpkin tea light holder tutorial. Keep scrolling for a spooky bonus project too!
The best pottery gifts of 2025: tools, books and accessories to buy
Stuck for present ideas? You’ve come to the right place. Discover the best pottery gifts for your creative loved ones with our guide.
Pinch pot ideas and techniques
Get stuck into sculptural ceramic hand building with our pinch pot technique and collection of pinch pot ideas.
Printmaking
Learn printmaking with our beginner guides and free tutorials, from lino cutting to screen printing
The best lino printing kit, supplies and tools to buy in 2025
Printmaking is an enjoyable and versatile art form! In this guide, we'll show you all of the lino printing kit you need to create your own beautiful designs.
Start your printmaking journey with the best screen printing inks 2025
Choosing the right screen printing ink can make or break your design. Find the best screen printing ink to buy with our handy guide…
Lino printing on fabric tutorial
Plump up your homeware range with this simple lino print cushion - free template and full step-by-step tutorial included!