Caring for Crochet Animal Slippers by Ira Rott Hello, my fellow crafters and crocheters! Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself. I am a Canadian fiber artist, pattern designer, and the author of Crochet Animal Slippers (my latest book with David & Charles). In this article, I would like to share a few useful […]
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Journaling for Wellbeing – Cosmopolitan Magazine Reviews
A recent article in Cosmopolitan Magazine talked to Helen Colebrook (author of the Journal with Purpose series) about the huge benefits of journaling. From building self-esteem to keeping a record of everything you’re grateful for, journaling has many benefits to enjoy. Here’s just some of the benefits of journaling that have been established: Helps to […]
Interview with Sabrina Somers
We sat down for an interview with Sabrina Somers, author, and creator of Pokémon Crochet. Sabrina talked to us about creating her latest book, and her route into crochet. Tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Sabrina. I live in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) with my husband Mark, our son Sven who turns […]
Drawing & Painting Manga
Manga Watercolor; the ultimate guide to all things Manga and everything Watercolor. Author Lisa Santrau brings this comprehensive guide to life with bright and colorful designs that when finished will blow you away. Lisa explains the materials and tools needed and then explores the fundamentals of how to draw manga – from color theory and […]
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and David & Charles announce online learning partnership
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Kew) and David & Charles have today announced a partnership to provide online learning courses. Set for launch in Autumn 2021, the initial range of courses will provide instruction in botanical art across watercolour, pencil drawing and pen and ink. Courses will be delivered online, through a mix of video tuition […]
Creating a Cat Coaster from T-Shirt Yarn
Emma Friedlander-Collins & Christine Leech, authors of the Zero Waste Series have created this fantastic tutorial for you to create an incredible Cat Coaster from an old t-shirt! What you need to create this cat coaster: An old t-shirt (or a couple if you’d like to use different colours in the end result) A pair […]
A conversation with David Webb
We sat down with David Webb, creator of 101 Ways to Draw to talk all things art, and here’s what he had to say: Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’ve been working as an artist for about 40 years, first as an illustrator and then later as an artist/tutor. When I worked as […]
Tutorial with Heidi Helyard – Creative Polymer Clay Trinket Dish
Heidi Helyard author of Creative Polymer Clay shows you how to create a polymer clay trinket dish – even if you’re a total beginner. In this video, you’ll get a list of everything you need to get started, and everything you need to do to create a beautiful trinket dish. Follow along step-by-step and fall […]
Guide to drawing Kawaii style!
Want to take your sketching from sad to super? Or maybe you want to try drawing Kawaii style for the first time!? We’ve got just what you need! 365 Days of Kawaii is the ultimate guide for the young, and young at heart, that want to draw these beautiful Kawaii motifs! From drawing food items […]
Journal with Purpose: 101 Layout Ideas and 500 Prompts
Helen Colebrook is back with another hit journal! Journal with Purpose: 101 Layout Ideas is the second book from Journaling genius, Helen. Including over 100 layout ideas, AND 500 prompts to help get those creative juices spilling over every page. Journaling is huge right now, and it’s no surprise. Throughout the last year and the […]