Art
Learn to paint and draw, expand your print making or try pottery with our free tutorials, tips and stash advice for budding artists
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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…
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!
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Choose a close-to-home crafting retreat or venture further afield on a holiday you'll never forget with Stitchtopia.
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.
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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.
20 cute and easy animals to draw for fun
Bring joy into your art projects with our easy animals to draw, including step-by-step tutorials.
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!
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.
Drawing
Learn how to draw and get tips from the experts with our free advice and drawing tutorials for budding artists
How to use oil pastels for beginners
Our how to use oil pastels for beginners guide is suitable for artists of all levels and includes how to blend and what materials to buy.
Sketch these 17 quick and simple Valentine’s drawing ideas
Looking for a mindful activity for yourself or your kids to do this Valentine’s Day? Relax with our favourite Valentine’s drawing ideas.
Why doodling can improve your memory and concentration in minutes, according to science
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.
Painting
Learn to paint or brush up your skills with our beginner's guides, free projects and tutorials for painters and artists.
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
DIY glass Easter egg decorations
Becki Clark shows you how to paint and press flowers to create these gorgeous DIY glass Easter egg decorations!
30 easy watercolour ideas
Looking for watercolor inspiration? We've found lots of watercolor painting ideas to inspire you and unleash your creativity!
Pottery
35 air dry clay ideas for adults and kids
Have fun with air dry clay with our easy air dry clay ideas for both adults and kids! We have everything from air dry diffusers to air dry clay animals.
How to seal air dry clay: A guide to varnish and sealants
Discover how to create a glazed finish on your air dry clay using varnishes and sealants.
Get creative with our guide to glazing pottery
There’s plenty of pottery glazing ideas to try – just pray to the kiln gods that those chemical reactions are kind!
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!