Did you know that in 1994 the Craft & Hobby Association created a wonderful celebration to motivate people to rediscover their creativity during an entire month?. National craft month should be celebrated every week, for real. If there’s something that helped me with my mental health during the pandemic, I have to say without a single doubt was making and creating.
There’s something magical and healing about learning a new art technique, proving yourself you can make cool things you can be proud of. Whether you are interested in pottery, painting or embroidery, I’ve summed up my favourite DIY online courses you need to take as soon as you can to get you started.
Let’s do this!
Punch Needle, Like a Pro!
I started this course and so far I’ve loved every second! Learn the world of punch needle and fill all your textiles with amazing ideas. Personally, I feel this technique will help you relax and unplug while learning the skill to create handmade accessories, perfection!
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
If you want to work with wood, this course is perfect to start
I’ve been loving wood projects lately (dad, I’m looking at you) as the studio table upcycle and all the ones I have in my to-do list, because all I want is to create furniture that screams, Maca!
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
Handbuilding ceramics? Here’s how!
One of the first handbuilding pottery classes I took and I loved it so much! You all know how much I adore pottery, and Paula, the teacher of this online class is a talented ceramist that will guide you through the basics when you start the world of ceramics (from modeling, drying to glazes).
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
Tufting is the new trendy style we all want to learn
If you haven’t heard of tufting, let me do a quick and cute intro to you today: it’s an art technique that you’ll use to create amazing rugs, using a tufting gun and lots, lots of wool.
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
Learn to (actually) master your sewing machine
From all the crafts I’ve learned over the years, sewing seems the hardest one for me, and when I found this course, I screamed *FINALLY!* You’ll learn the basic notions of sewing and 3 cool projects for you to practice.
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
Create beautiful baskets with this course for beginners
I’m a true basket fan, hardcore fan, and basket weaving is one of the oldest (and most beautiful) crafts in the world! This course will teach you how the coiling technique, weaving tons of fun and unique pieces.
Course info over here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
Macrame lover? This course is for you!
Creating beautiful macrame pieces using natural materials is so magical, especially if you DIY them with your own hands. This course is perfect for anyone who has zero experience and want to learn about stitches, knots and all about the macrame world.
Course info here, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and more.
