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Making Stained Glass Art for the first time | (You've gotta try it!)
Can a newbie make a stained glass artwork? Absolutely! Here's how I got on when I tried it for the first time at a glass workshop.
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Deja Vu Drawing: 20 Ways to Draw One Object Differently
This is a creative exercise that challenges you to draw the same object in 20 unique ways.
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Want to learn something new? Try these Wood Crafts!
Need a new woody craft to try? Here are three fun ones!
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5 Printmaking Techniques To Try at Home | Printmaking without a Press
Do you have an interest in having a go at printmaking at home, but are perhaps trying to figure out which technique to try?...
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How to make a Trace Monotype Print at Home | Beginners Printmaking
Printmaking doesn’t have to be a long process or an overwhelming one - you can simply have a quick doodle and see what happens!
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While Away Winter | 5 Skillshare Classes to Enjoy Hibernating With
Winter has a quietness all of its own, and it is a great time to hunker down with some creative classes...
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Problem Solving Power | The Perks of Creative Variety
In terms of creativity, I think giving yourself permission to love a lot of things is a gift...
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How to use Worbla (Heat Activated Plastic) - Beginner’s Guide
Worbla is a very clever material which can be used for all sorts of projects. It is a heat-activated plastic which can be moulded...
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Explore Nature Through Art | 5 Skillshare Classes to Refresh & Revive
If you love when your creativity is inspired by nature, and want to perhaps try something new, check out these Skillshare classes...
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Own Your Adventure | Share Your Work For YOU
So, why are we scared to hold up our art to the world? We all have our reasons, and many of them stem back to avoiding feeling judged...
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Printmaking - A Doorway into Art & Play
Printmaking is playmaking - and the best place to start playing is in the comfort of your own surroundings...
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Delving into Drypoint: The Art of Intricate Impact
Despite its seeming light-touch, creating feathery soft lines, Drypoint is a heavyweight in feeling, exploring deep shadows and emotions...
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What are Monotypes? | Beginner’s Printmaking
When you create a monotype, you are creating something which cannot be replicated in exactly the same way again...
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Beginner’s Printmaking Glossary | Demystifying Printmaking
Printmaking is a wonderful way to explore art but sometimes its language can be intimidating...
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How to Print a Collagraph plate | Printmaking at Home
So you’ve made your collagraph plate. Hurrah! Now you get to print from it. Here’s how to get started…
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How to make a Collagraph plate | Printmaking at Home
Printmaking is one of the most exciting and forgiving of mediums to create art with and one of my favourite methods is Collagraph...
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Which Sticker Paper to use? | Behind the Scenes at GTP
Starting to make your own stickers is fun but which paper is best for what you need? Here I’ll share with you the ones I have tried so far..
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