Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
Perfect your paintings with the best acrylic paint brushes
Make your art shine by choosing the best brushes for acrylic painting. Find the right paint brushes for you with our detailed guide!
9 of the best acrylic paint sets and brands
Not sure which type of acrylic paint to buy? Here’s our pick of the very best
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
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.
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
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Create magic with our enchanting mushroom drawing tutorial
Take your pencils with you on an autumn walk and sketch in the fresh air. Discover how to create a beautiful mushroom drawing with our simple guide
Pinch pot ideas and techniques
Get stuck into sculptural ceramic hand building with our pinch pot technique and collection of pinch pot ideas.
20 pottery ideas for beginners
New to pottery and can’t wait to get started? Find tonnes of creative makes to try with our pottery ideas for beginners
Take flight with our easy butterfly drawing tutorial
Looking for a fun nature-inspired art project? Learn how to draw a butterfly with this simple step-by-step guide from Gathered.
Review: A machine that can laser, cut, print, draw and more? That’s the xTool M1 Ultra!
I tested out the new xTool M1 ultra to see if this modular machine really is the ultimate tool for crafters.
Drawing
Learn how to draw and get tips from the experts with our free advice and drawing tutorials for budding artists
Stippling art: a beginner’s step-by-step guide
Stippling art can be used to create interesting effects – and it's a lot easier than you might think! Have a go at stippling with our simple step-by-step drawing guide
How to blend oil pastels for smooth, professional results
Blending oil pastels like a pro will help you take your drawings to the next level! Discover all the different ways to blend your oil pastels
Discover how to draw a bird with these simple steps
Learn how to draw this adorable garden bird, with our in-depth, easy-to-follow tutorial. We've split each section into manageable steps, so you can draw along at your own speed.
Painting
Learn to paint or brush up your skills with our beginner's guides, free projects and tutorials for painters and artists.
Easy finger painting ideas for kids and adults
Finger painting can be messy, but it's always a lot of fun! Explore our creative finger painting ideas for kids and adults to discover your next project…
A beginner's guide to glass painting
Glass painting is a fun and easy way to breathe new life into old glassware, and with just a little know-how it’s easy to learn. Read on for our beginners' guide to glass painting!
DIY glass Easter egg decorations
Becki Clark shows you how to paint and press flowers to create these gorgeous DIY glass Easter egg decorations!
Pottery
How to paint air dry clay: Make a rainbow trinket dish with us!
Which paint should you be using on your air dry clay creations? Find out how to paint air dry clay with our easy-to-follow guide!
How to use air dry clay
Air-dry clay is ideal for pottery, jewellery or making embellishments, without the need for a kiln or pottery wheel! In this article, learn how to stamp onto air-dry clay and make this air-dry clay dish.
The Great Pottery Throw Down 2025: This year’s winner revealed!
The Great Pottery Throw Down is back on screens with a new series! Find out when, where and how to watch it with our guide.
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!