Classes and Projects

Aaardvarks Attic
Tutorials, templates, layouts and resources for the digital crafter or scrapbooker.
http://www.aaardvarksattic.com/

All Free Crafts
Free craft projects and patterns to make easy homemade decorations and gifts. Photos and full instructions.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/

Art for All with Ann Davies
Offering workshops and courses in the Staffordshire area, UK, covering water-colour and acrylic/oil painting, drawing techniques, and Chinese flower painting art.
http://www.anndavies-art4all.co.uk/

The Artful Crafter
Provides tutorials and information on crafting techniques for working with materials such as wood, clay, glass, paper, fabrics, ribbon, soap, wax and beads.
http://www.theartfulcrafter.com

Artistic Adventures, Classes in Collage Art
Artists Lauretta Lowell and Betty Klass offer beginning and intermediate classes in collage techniques in Palm Desert, California.
http://www.artisticadventurespd.com

Ask The Crafter
Video tutorials for craft projects in several categories including decoupage, collage, printing, painting, embroidery, glass crafts, felting, and salt dough.
http://www.askthecrafter.com

Beginners Beading
Photographed instructions for making four, easy beaded jewelry projects.
http://www.beginnersbeading.com

Bev's Country Cottage
Free knitting, crochet and cross stitch patterns for projects to donate to various charities. Includes armed forces and projects for premature babies.
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/

Brookfield Craft Center
A national profile non-profit school and gallery for fine craftsmanship founded in 1954. Offers over 300 hands-on classes and workshops annually plus specially curated gallery exhibitions focusing on important national trends in crafts.
http://www.brookfieldcraftcenter.org/

Card Making Ideas
Free greetings card making ideas and projects, with photographed tutorials and printable papers.
http://www.card-making-crafts.com

Card Making World
Card making ideas and techniques, dry embossing, 3d decoupage, frugal ideas and digital methods. Features a section on craft business ideas and links to video demonstrations.
http://www.card-making-world.com/

Christmas Craft
Paper cutting decoration instructions just for the holiday season.
http://www.freewebs.com/christmascraft/

The Clearing
Adult school of the arts, nature and humanities, located in a natural setting in Wisconsin. Includes class schedule and registration information.
http://www.theclearing.org/

Computer Crafting
Computer crafting of projects for novices and experts using paper.
http://www.maggiemadeit.com/

Craft At Home
Photos and instructions for many free craft projects suitable for children and adults.
http://www.geocities.com/kraftproject/

Craft Clip Art
Free craft clip art and designs for card makers and other paper crafters.
http://www.craftclipart.com

Craft Ed Online
Live and recorded video classes and tutorials, e-books and resources for making crafts with many techniques and materials.
http://www.craftedonline.com

Craft Elf
Free instructions, ideas and patterns for many craft projects, including kids' crafts, fabric crafts, and Christmas and other holiday projects.
http://www.craftelf.com

Craft Guild of Dallas
Offers classes and workshops for artists and crafters in the Dallas, Texas, area interested in pottery, ceramics, bookbinding, jewelry making, photography and mixed media forms of art.
http://www.craftguildofdallas.com/

Craft Gym
A studio space located in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood where instruction is available in soldering, sewing, ceramics and wood burning.
http://www.craftgym.com/

Craft Ideas
Illustrated craft ideas and tutorials are categorized by holiday and season, material (such as jewelry, fabric, paper and clay), and technique.
http://www.craftideas.info

Craft Kitchen
Creative workshops in stamping and embossing, paper and card making, painting glass, silk, china and fabric, soap and candle making, and mosaics. Edinburgh.
http://www.craftkitchen.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html

The Craft Remedy
Projects using household items include jewelry, candle holders, and decoupage.
http://www.geocities.com/remedypage/craft/

CraftBits
Free projects and instructions for many different crafts. Includes sections for kids, group projects and crafting for the purposes of therapy as well as forums.
http://www.craftbits.com

Craftbugs Blog
Showcases handmade card projects and card making resources.
http://www.craftbugs.blogspot.com

Craft-e-Books
Downloadable e-books of instructions for craft projects.
https://www.craft-e-books.com/

The Crafter's Studio
Conducts craft workshops in Santa Cruz, California, in a variety of medium and techniques, including paper crafts, jewelry, textiles, glasswork, ceramics, candlemaking, and digital and photographic arts.
http://www.thecraftersstudio.com

Craftideas.com
Free craft and needlework patterns, projects, charts, chat, discussion, articles, contests, tips and ideas.
http://www.craftideas.com/

Crafts n' Graphics
Craft resources, step by step craft projects, and templates for handmade projects and gifts in all mediums, as well as printable templates and e-books.
http://craftsngraphics.com

Crafty Wench
Offers craft project ideas for adults and children.
http://www.angelfire.com/pq/CraftyWench/

Craftyfun
Craft parties and sessions for children between 5 and 15.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/judith.saunders3/index.html

Create Tablelamps and Floorlamps
Usch Jochem shows how to create tablelamps and floorlamps with a ceramic base and handmade silkpainted shades.
http://lampenkunst.de/

Create-Away Cottage
Retreat accommodations for quilting, scrapbooking, and other crafting groups, located north of Dallas, Texas.
http://home.earthlink.net/~neldaquilt/

Creative Designers Crafts
Offers craft courses in candlemaking, floral decor, porcelain, ceramics, parchment, fabric painting, stained glass painting, embroidery, trichem, and wood.
http://www.geocities.com/cdcrafts/

Creative Habitat
An online craft resource that allows you to explore your creativity, create innovative craft projects, learn about craft products and discover new crafting techniques.
http://www.creativehabitatvt.com/

Cut Out + Keep
Provides step by step instructions for craft projects.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net

Dave's Snowflakes
Dedicated to the topic of paper crafts including snowflake ornaments and Christmas trees. Includes project instructions.
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dstredulinsky/

Definitive Faux School
Offers faux finishing training for furniture, walls, stenciling, marble and other ornamental arts in two day modules.
http://www.definitivefaux.com/

Do Crafts
A gallery of arts and crafts projects with step by step instructions. Each project is categorised by ability level, duration and also has photographs for you to see the end result.
http://www.docrafts.co.uk/

Do It Yourself Gifts
Handcrafted gifts ideas as instructions for all gift-giving occasions.
http://www.do-it-yourself-gifts.com

Donna's Country Crafts
Offers directions for various projects including a wreath, birdhouse, apple stuff, and shelves.
http://www.angelfire.com/ky2/donnascountrycrafts/

eCraft Classes
Downloadable and online tutorials for purchase and for free, covering all kinds of craft projects.
http://www.ecraftclasses.com

Eferfa
Instructions on how to make handcrafted clothes, jewelry, and decor.
http://www.eferfa.net/

Elder Craftsmen
Offers crafts training for seniors, community service projects, intergenerational activities and workshops for grandparents as caregivers. Located in New York City.
http://www.eldercraftsmen.org/

Fine Line Creative Arts Center
Year-round classes, workshops, art exhibits, and events in fiber arts (knitting, quilting, weaving), pottery, 2 and 3 dimensional arts, metal and glass working, and jewelry in St. Charles, Illinois, near Chicago.
http://www.finelineca.org/

Fishcarver
Patterns, courses, books, DVDs and videos, information and supplies for creating realistic fish models from wood or mold casting.
http://www.fishcarver.com/

Fletcher Farm School
Offering courses in pottery, fiber arts, stained glass, photography and decorative arts at the school location in Ludlow, Vermont.
http://www.fletcherfarm.com/

The Flintknapper
Danny Roush offers workshops and demonstrations on how to handcraft tools and weapons of stone and bone.
http://www.angelfire.com/oh4/theflintknapper/

Free Craft Unlimited
Craft projects, graphics, how-to instructions, tips, printable craft patterns and templates.
http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/

Grove Arts
UK based visual arts organisation providing creative arts workshops for children.
http://www.grovearts.co.uk/

4H Crafty Gardeners
Learn to make decorative crafts using recycled materials.
http://members.fortunecity.com/ebagazare/

Hands On Crafts
Interactive pages where children can learn about pottery, weaving, quilting, and basketry techniques and traditions. Includes a "road trip" through North Carolina.
http://www.handsoncrafts.org

How-to-Arts-and-Crafts
Arts and crafts projects, with color photos and step-by-step instructions, geared towards adults and teens.
http://www.how-to-arts-and-crafts.com

i-craft
Free craft projects for kids, seniors, and the dedicated crafter who is looking for fresh ideas. Includes a section devoted to assisting teachers in planning craft activities for children.
http://www.i-craft.com/

Internet Art Class
Offers basic instruction for beginning painters as well as blog entries on artists, techniques, and creative arts.
http://internetartclass.blogspot.com/

Kattitudes
Seasonal craft projects, recipes, and gift ideas.
http://www.kattitudes.com/

Leisure learners
A directory of independent craft tutors and classes in the UK, searchable by craft medium, location and keywords.
http://www.leisurelearner.com

Lilac Barn Craft Holidays
Week-long residential courses in upholstery, drawing, painting, patchwork, quilting and soft furnishings in a newly renovated barn on the Somerset Levels.
http://www.lilacbarn.co.uk/

Lizzie Pop Crafts
Lizzie Pop Crafts is a mobile business offering craft workshops to children's centres, libraries, schools, community organisations and charitable or government funded organisations within Merseyside and Lancashire, UK.
http://www.lizziepopcrafts.co.uk

Make Stuff
Free craft ideas, recipes and activities for all ages and levels of experience.
http://www.make-stuff.com/

Making Memories 101
Online craft projects and resources for activity coordinators in senior citizen centers.
http://www.makingmemories101.com/

My Craft Book
Free craft ideas and patterns. Many categories including holiday crafts, crafts for kids, recycling ideas, sewing and knitting patterns, and decorating ideas for the home and garden.
http://www.mycraftbook.com/

Old Sage Farm
Offers a variety of classes including how to make stained glass stepping stones, pressed flower art and mosaics.
http://www.oldsagefarm.com/

Polyanthus
Flower pressing courses in France. Flowers and materials are supplied.
http://www.223d.com/Jo/

Polymer Clay Productions
Current and archived audio podcasts, videocasts and downloadable tutorials of instructions for making crafts with polymer clay, as well as relevant news, reviews, and materials and kits for sale.
http://www.polymerclayproductions.com

Print Picnic
Downloadable templates and step-by-step instructions for pop up cards, calendars, invitations, classroom materials, party goods and games.
http://www.PrintPicnic.com

Quilting Holidays
Quilters attend master classes in small groups in the tranquil mountains of Valencia Spain.
http://bluearmadillo.cypherdesign.net/sites/jeromesimeoni/

Ramaba's Magazine
Step by step craft projects and instructions on basic cross stitching, decoupage, and mosaics.
http://www.ramaba.com/

3 Ring Circles
Information and ideas for using craft rings to create wreaths, mobiles, candle rings, bulletin boards and other decorative accessories.
http://www.3ringcircles.com/

School of Stitched Textiles
UK based school offering creative crafts qualifications in embroidery, patchwork and quilting.
http://www.sofst.org/

Seaforcraft
Offers card making and papercraft classes and workshops in Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria, UK, and aboard cruise liners.
http://www.seaforcraft.co.uk

Shannondale Craft Camp
Create crafts in the Missouri Ozarks while staying in a rustic lodge. Classes include: blacksmithing, stained glass, tatting, rug hooking, teddy bears, quilting, spinning, Shaker carriers, and weaving.
http://www.shannondalecraftcamp.com/

Shellcraft Guides
Tutorials and resources for designing and making crafts with seashells, including photos of handcrafted finished projects.
http://www.shellcraft-guides.com

Simple Crafts For All Ages
Easy to make crafts for all ages. Decorative, attractive, and fun projects to enjoy at any age.
http://www.geocities.com/acmaga/

South Hill Park Arts Centre
Workshops and courses offered in ceramics, printmaking, drawing and painting, life classes, jewellery and silversmithing.
http://www.southhillpark.org.uk

That Hat
Information about millinery (hat making)classes, workshops and conventions, as well as millinery history and a glossary.
http://www.hatshatshats.com/classes.htm

Treasure Bin
Treasure Bin, in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland, holds evening classes aimed at adult beginners in card making, jewelery making, needlework, and holiday crafts.
http://www.treasurebin.ie/19.html

Ukrainian Village Children's Center
Classes for children and adults in arts and crafts and soapmaking and crafting events, located in Ukrainian Village, Chicago, Illinois.
http://uvcc.home.mindspring.com/

Unique Projects
Free ideas and detailed plans with a newsletter and an image gallery of finished projects.
http://www.uniqueprojects.com/

Vintage Image Craft
Holiday and decorative craft and scrapbooking projects using vintage images and clip art, with step-by-step illustrated instructions, as well as free image downloads, techniques tutorials, and a craft glossary.
http://www.vintageimagecraft.com

Wolds Silver
Silversmithing; hands-on, activity, craft sessions located in Rydale, Yorkshire (UK). Individual tuition, accommodation and food. Three well-equipped workshops.
http://www.wolds-silver.freeuk.com/

Wombourne School of Millinery
Courses on how to make hats for complete beginners to experienced milliners in the UK. Course durations are one day to one week.
http://www.how2hats.com/

Zoe Gertner, professional woodcarver and tutor
Wood carving courses for all ages and abilities taught by Zoe Gertner in Devon, UK.
http://www.zoegertner.co.uk