Crafts
Online Crafts courses from independent instructors.
About crafts
Craft courses cover a wide range of hands-on techniques, each with its own tools and skills. Crochet courses teach chain, single and double crochet, working in the round and reading patterns for amigurumi or blankets. Embroidery courses cover stitches like backstitch, satin stitch and French knots, transferring designs and finishing a hoop. Macrame courses teach square knots, half hitches and spirals for wall hangings and plant hangers.
Other popular crafts include beaded and wire jewelry making, polymer clay, candle and soap making, paper crafts such as card making, scrapbooking and bookbinding, hand lettering and calligraphy, and resin pouring. Most courses start with a starter kit list and a quick first project, then teach techniques through progressively more involved pieces.
Some crafts use heat, sharp tools or chemicals. Candle and soap making involve hot wax and, for cold-process soap, lye; resin needs ventilation and gloves. Follow the course's safety instructions and product labels, and keep materials away from children and pets.
Choosing an online craft course
- Look for a quick first project so you can tell whether the craft suits you before buying lots of supplies.
- Check the supply list and whether the instructor sells a kit.
- For crafts involving heat, lye or resin, make sure safety and ventilation are covered.
- If you want to sell what you make, check the license on any included patterns or designs.
- Watch the free preview lesson to judge camera angles and pace.
Questions about crafts
Which craft is easiest to start?
It depends on what you enjoy, but crochet, embroidery and paper crafts need few supplies and offer quick first projects. Many courses are designed for complete beginners.
Is candle or soap making safe at home?
It can be with care. Courses should cover safe wax temperatures, fire safety and, for soap, handling lye with gloves and eye protection. Follow every safety step.
Do I get patterns or templates?
Many courses include printable patterns, charts or templates. Check what is included and the license terms.