Courses

Join us this season as we celebrate the artist in you! Along with all of our great craft projects we’re also adding art and design techniques. Candie Cooper and Katie Hacker will co-host. Candie concentrates on art techniques and Katie, a mom and home schooler, will feature craft ideas. Learn about the artistic concepts of texture, perspective and lines – and make really fun projects.

Learn to create 19 simple and engaging paper craft projects perfect for school activities, handmade gifts, and room decoration in this 14-minute tutorial video. Discover step-by-step instructions for budget-friendly DIY projects including cute cutters, bottle art, color mixing palettes, and various decoration ideas using basic materials like paper, glue, and scissors. Master techniques suitable for all ages that transform everyday materials into adorable handmade presents for friends and family. Explore creative solutions for kids' craft time, school art projects, unique gift-making, and personalized room decor while developing artistic skills through accessible paper crafting methods.

Explore a variety of easy paper craft projects and school hacks in this 23-minute tutorial video. Learn how to create kawaii-inspired items including a cute bag, memo pad, Sanrio-style notebooks, and a clipboard Nemo pad. Discover techniques for making adorable keychains, a mini desk calendar, and a custom tape dispenser. Perfect for crafting enthusiasts and students looking to add a personal touch to their school supplies, this video offers step-by-step instructions for each project, making it accessible for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

Dive into the intricate world of wedding cake artistry with this 32-minute video featuring sugar artist Ana Parzych. Follow along as she meticulously demonstrates the entire process of creating a luxurious 5-tier wedding cake, from initial preparation to final presentation. Learn essential techniques such as scoring, trimming, filling, and coating layers with buttercream. Observe the delicate art of fondant application, tiering, and border creation. Discover the secrets behind crafting realistic sugar flowers, including sweet peas and roses. Gain insights into advanced decorative methods like piping, painting, and attaching intricate moldings. Perfect for aspiring bakers, professional pastry chefs, or anyone fascinated by the craftsmanship behind high-end wedding cakes, this comprehensive tutorial showcases the skill, patience, and artistic vision required to create a truly spectacular centerpiece for any wedding celebration.

Explore a comprehensive tutorial on various craft embroidery techniques, covering a wide range of projects and skills. Learn to create beautiful woolen flowers, master knitting basics, make tassels with tarkashi, and craft Phulkari Jhumka hand embroidery. Discover how to design door mats and sitting mats using hand embroidery, create ribbon roses, and explore DIY craft and ribbon work embroidery. Delve into advanced techniques like bullion knots and Brazilian embroidery for ribbon flower making. Master the art of embroidering hibiscus flowers and China roses, and learn crochet basics including square and single crochet stitches. Explore smocking stitch patterns, including Canadian smocking, and create padded lace stitch flowers. Try your hand at ribbon embroidery to make apples, and master polin knot flower embroidery. Learn to crochet circles and create unique rakhis using various materials. Finally, perfect your cross-stitch technique with beautiful rose designs and explore cast-on stitch for Brazilian embroidery flowers.

Discover how to stage, light, and photograph your handmade items in a way that maximizes their appeal to viewers and customers.

Dive into an extensive 18-hour photography educational series covering a wide range of topics from gear advice to in-depth instruction. Learn practical, real-world techniques to enhance your photography skills, whether you're a beginner, amateur, or professional. Explore various aspects of photography, including shutter drag portraits, mixed lighting, storytelling through images, posing techniques, urban portraits, dramatic lighting, light painting, and Lightroom editing. Master the use of different lenses, natural light techniques, compositional rules, and flash photography. Discover how to create a home studio, work with various light modifiers, and improve your street photography skills. Gain insights into the business side of photography and learn how to communicate effectively during photoshoots. Enhance your knowledge of exposure, dynamic range, and RAW processing. Practice creative techniques like face swapping, long exposures, and perspective manipulation. Develop your skills in couples portraiture, reception lighting, and incorporating motion into flash photography. By the end of this comprehensive series, you'll have the tools and knowledge to significantly improve your craft and produce stunning photographs in various settings and styles.

Explore a comprehensive collection of macrame and DIY craft tutorials spanning 7 hours. Learn to create a variety of decorative and functional items, including plant hangers, baskets, ornaments, photo frames, coasters, keychains, and wall hangings. Master techniques for working with different materials such as rope, driftwood, and recycled items. Discover how to make seasonal decorations for holidays like Christmas and Easter, as well as everyday home decor pieces. Perfect for beginners and intermediate crafters alike, these step-by-step guides cover a wide range of projects from simple designs to more intricate patterns, allowing you to develop your skills and unleash your creativity.

Covers advanced techniques for staging, lighting, and photographing your handmade crafts, as well as for sharing the images you create.

Learn how to create simple paper crafts perfect for school projects in this 10-minute tutorial from Tushu art & craft. Discover step-by-step instructions for making miniature crafts using basic materials, ideal for beginners looking to develop their paper crafting skills.

Learn how to create simple and engaging paper crafts perfect for school projects and miniature art in this 12-minute tutorial. Follow step-by-step instructions to make beautiful paper crafts using basic materials, ideal for students and craft enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Experience a captivating 34-minute artist performance by [MONRHEA], a producer and DJ from Nairobi's underground music scene, at RustFest Global 2020. Discover how she uses Sonic Pi to code music, opening new dimensions for exploration and experimentation. Learn about her track "The Sonics from a River in Ololua Forest," which gained recognition on Resident Advisor. Explore [MONRHEA]'s vision for BYTE, a platform dedicated to the Sonic Pi community, and her mission to spread the world of music coding. Gain insights into the intersection of technology and artistry in this unique musical showcase.

Introduce yourself with a memorable cover letter. In this short course, you'll use proven writing techniques to show why you are the best person for the job. You’ll learn how to research company values, target your pitch, and craft an authentic story that connects with their mission. We give you the research and writing tools you need to show why you're the best person for the job!

Explore a variety of DIY craft tutorials in this 30-minute video series. Learn to create beautiful kirigami paper flowers, heart-shaped paper snowflakes, and simple paper cutting designs. Master the art of making room decorations with origami crafts, hanging decorations, and colorful star snowflakes. Discover how to craft unique bookmarks, including a ladybird design and a Spider-Man themed one for kids. Create stunning wall hangings and decorations using simple paper techniques. Perfect your paper snowflake-making skills with various designs, from basic to intricate. Ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike, these tutorials offer step-by-step guidance to enhance your paper crafting abilities and spark your creativity.

Hi there Welcome to my winter watercolor class. It is unusual and different from the previous ones. Firstly because it combines watercolor and craft. Secondly, the final illustration will be 100% about you, not about me. I intentionally don’t not show the result picture.. Because it will be unique for everyone. You’ll get your own illustration. This is not the case when I paint, and you try to repeat. This is a process of pure creativity, this is the work of your imagination. I will only direct the course of your thoughts and show the effective and cool ways to design it. My offline workshops showed that the process from the beginning to the finished illustration takes 3-4 hours. This class is absolutely for everyone: from beginners to professionals. You can manage with it even if you have not painted for a long time. Enjoy your creativity!

This self-paced online storytelling course reveals the secrets behind the powerful tool that is storytelling. This four-week learning experience will equip you to tell stories your audiences will love. The power of storytelling is critical for captivating, educating, and influencing your audience whether in public speaking, social media, creative writing, or everyday real-life situations. Telling great stories is not intuitive for most of us however, which is why so many people struggle with good storytelling. You can quickly unlock the art of storytelling and learn how to tell your own stories, including your personal story, using time-tested techniques that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. "The Craft of Storytelling" dives into storytelling tips such as: Setting the scene Building a dramatic arc Empathizing with your audience Eliminating rabbit trails Locking the conflict The "Ice Road Trucker" effect Employing key delivery techniques Taught in a fun and conversational way, "The Craft of Storytelling" draws from the instructor's experience telling stories in podcasts, radio, print, documentaries, at parties, and live on stage in front of hundreds of people. Join this free course and learn engaging storytelling techniques and develop communication skills. Become a better storyteller and share your story with the world.

Explore the distinction between craft and fine art in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into various artistic mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, jewelry, metalwork, furniture, and ceramics. Examine the historical significance of Morris & Company and their impact on ornamental and useful wares. Investigate ancient Aegean art forms such as Kamares ware jugs and the Harvester Vase. Analyze Greek pottery styles from Dipylon to Corinthian black-figure amphorae. Learn about ceramic creation techniques like slab construction, coiling, and throwing, as well as quality levels from earthenware to porcelain. Watch demonstrations of glass blowing and tapestry weaving to understand these intricate processes. Study influential works by artists like Anni Albers, Pablo Picasso, and Robert Rauschenberg, exploring how they blur the lines between craft and fine art.

Experience a captivating 30-minute artist performance from RustFest Global 2020, featuring the mesmerizing music of Dahlia Fae accompanied by stunning visuals created by Jay Weeks. Immerse yourself in Dahlia Fae's audio/video artistry, exploring themes of intense emotions, identity, spirituality, and the queer experience. Discover the unique blend of experimental genres crafted by this former contributor to New York City's LGBT+ rave scene, now based in Los Angeles. Complement the auditory journey with Jay Weeks' new-media visual art, which focuses on exploration, play, and discovery through interactive web-based media. Witness the fusion of Weeks' "Microbium" project, merging drawing with physically-based simulation for an organic sketching experience. Delve into this collaborative performance that showcases the talents of two innovative artists pushing the boundaries of audio-visual expression.

In this class from our partners at Brit & Co., learn how to tweak standard lettering styles to make them your own!

- Know the Secrets and Entertain your Audience What you'll learn: Printable course notes PDFLucid video examples for conceptual understandingLearn all the techniques of StorytellingDecode the blueprint in constructing a StoryEntirely downloadable for offline useWeb resources at the end of the courseElements of storytelling simplifiedExercises for practice Humans are wired for stories. Throughout the ages storytelling has took many forms right from drawings on caves to statuses on Facebook. Is there any craft behind telling an entertaining story? I would definitely say, yes. Anyone can imagine, dream and write. But in order to streamline your ideas to tell a compelling story; understanding of the craft is must. It involves lot of craft elements like structure, setting, genre, scene building, character, characterization etc. As Aristotle wisely said every story or character must have a problem, in order to solve his/her problem he/she needs to find some solution and solve it through action over the course of time. Our course exactly does that. Enroll now to solve all of your story problems.