Arts & Crafts
The best arts and craft deals for May 2024
Read our guide on where to find the best arts and craft deals, and treat yourself to some bargain stationery, craft kits and machinery.
How to paint a watercolour cactus
Add a splash of colour to your home by learning how to paint a watercolour cactus to hang on your wall!
13 of the best cake decorating courses
Learn a new sugarcraft skill with one of these amazing cake decorating courses, both online and in-person
30+ exciting and easy crafts for toddlers
We've gathered some of the most creative and cutest crafts for toddlers just for you. Get making with your little one today.
Janome Sewist 725S sewing machine review | Gathered
Read on to find out if this tried and tested sewing machine should be at the top of your wish list …
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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!
How to make quilled flowers
Learn how to make quilled flowers with our easy tutorial! Choose from daffodils, bluebells or tulips - or why not make all three?
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr 2024: catch up with the action from the final
Interior Design Masters is back for 2024! Discover everything you need to know about the latest series with our handy TV guide.
How to French knit for beginners – Easy French knitting instructions
French knitting is easy, cheap and fun, so it's the perfect kids craft project. It's also known as spool knitting or corking. Here's how it's done...
60 easy Halloween face paint ideas
Get ready for Halloween with these easy Halloween face paint ideas! There's ideas for both kids and adults so you can celebrate the spooky season together.
Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
Travel journal ideas to help you record your adventures
Designer and brush-lettering artist Becki Clark shares her top travel journal ideas to inspire you
Erase the limits with the best dry erase markers to buy in 2024
Discover the best whiteboard pens and dry erase markers to make an impression and enjoy mess-free fun.
I tried 3 drawing tablets for beginners and they made me fall in love with art all over again
Want to move into digital drawing and painting? Here’s our pick of the best drawing tablets for beginners
Calligraphy
Discover free calligraphy alphabets, fonts easy calligraphy projects and learn how to do calligraphy with our top tips from the pros.
12 calligraphy kits for beginners in 2024
Get started on your calligraphy adventure today with our beautifully modern calligraphy kits for beginners.
Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting
Discover how you can create your own Chinese brush painted flowers in this easy to follow, step-by-step tutorial.
Fun summer holiday lettering project for kids
Looking for a fun summer craft project for kids? Try this fun lettering project from the Modern Calligraphy Co
Craft TV
The Great British Sewing Bee 2024: everything you need to know
The Great British Sewing Bee is back with a new series for 2024! Discover all the latest news about the Great British Sewing Bee.
Everything you need to know about Portrait Artist of the Year
Sky Portrait Artist of the Year is back for 2023 and it's better than ever! Read on for all the latest news from our favourite arts show
Meet The Great British Sewing Bee's Esme Young
We caught up with The Great British Sewing Bee’s legendary judge Esme Young to find how she started sewing, all the gossip from this year's show and the Hollywood stars she’s styled for the big screen.
Jewellery Making
50 of the best jewellery making kits in 2024
Kits are ideal if you want to start learning a new craft and we've rounded up 50 of the best jewellery making kits!
Friendship bracelets: What are they and how do I make one?
Discover a variety of friendship bracelet ideas and make you and your besties the most beautiful creations!
8 easy friendship bracelet patterns to try today
Looking to make simple and cute bracelets? Discover lots of lovely friendship bracelet patterns and get started.
Macramé
Macrame decor ideas for a modern home
Make your house a home with these effortlessly beautiful macrame decor ideas to buy and make.
10 must-have macrame supplies and tools
Discover all the supplies and tools you need to create your first macrame project!
How to make a macrame bracelet
Macrame expert Isabella Strambio is here to teach you how to make a macrame bracelet. It's sure to become your staple accessory this summer!
Weaving
27 weaving patterns for mindful crafting
Get your weave on with these fabulous free weaving patterns and tutorials! There's everything from tablet weaving patterns to fun weaving projects.
Beginner's guide to weaving techniques
Lucy Rowan from Peas and Needles has created a step-by-step library of weaving techniques which will help you create beautiful, textured weaves.
21 of the best weaving kits
Want to try weaving but unsure where to start? This is the article for you! Discover 2023's best weaving kits for adults and get creative this weekend.