This course will give you step by step instructions for 11 activities and also show you how to teach them to your children or group. The course is suitable for parents who are looking for nature-based crafting activities and also for teachers, Forest School leaders, Scout and Guide leaders or anyone else who works with groups in the outdoors. Crafting is a great way for your group to enjoy working creatively and often after some running around games! After completing this module you will be able to make your own charcoal and charcloth, pick and make cordage from nettles, make a necklace from rowan berries and have lots of fun with clay and other natural materials! Enjoy endless opportunities to play and create using natural materials to relax, learn and connect through making things

This introductory course is instructed by expert, Olga Reiche. We not only cover how to create your own vat but also the history behind this magical plant dye and its presence in Central America. Once you take this course you should have a basic understanding of the how to dye your own fibers and/or garments in natural indigo. You will also learn some basic techniques in the art of shibori.

Looking to release the inner you, and step out of the mould someone else designed for you? Well, you’ve come to the right place! So, you’re tired of living the life that others have dictated for you; you wear dumpy clothes so you can ‘fit in;’ you toil endlessly at jobs that bring no satisfaction; you struggle to balance the budget at the end of the month; and you grow old with worry about when that white knight or mademoiselle will show up to rescue you from the doldrums that you have fallen into. Meanwhile, you tuck yourself in every night with vivid images of a new you, ways you can recreate yourself, and endless ideas of how to restart your life and kiss the old self good-bye. Well, guess what? Me too! But that was a very long time ago, and guess what I did? I totally reconstructed my life! That’s right, I did it many years ago, and have been living life MY WAY, and loving it! Give yourself permission to take this journey of self-discovery! But listen up, this course will not change your life overnight. And no, it will not bring Prince or Princess Charming, but it will kick-start your imagination, restore your confidence in yourself and your abilities, and will get you on track to creating the new you, putting your ideas to productive use, and decluttering your cabinet as you recycle stagnant fabrics, jewellery, and other accoutrement. I work in the entertainment industry, and have been teaching internationally for 15 years, and just as I do with every one of those students in the classroom, I invite you here to not only stretch your imagination and creativity, but also to become comfortable with exploring the inner you. Although it is an introductory course about the hat industry, hat construction, and how to design and care for them, in its purpose, this is an exploratory journey. It serves to inspire you to pathways to a new life, a new interest, and even a new revenue stream. Hats have always been an integral part of my life, as they are the most scintillating and intriguing accessory to anyone's closet. One can create an endless variety of looks for all the various occasions in one’s life. In addition to reducing the daily stress of hair grooming, wearing hats brings warmth in the winter, and protection from the sun in the summer; it picks you up when you're down, and celebrates with you when you're exuberant. Essentially, with a simple hat, one can transform into all the characters one has dreamed of becoming. The best part? You can fall in love, start your own millinery & hatting business, and before you know it, you’ll be fashioning hats for the royal family! This course is designed to inspire you to lead the life you imagine; to motivate you to get on that path; and guide you to channel your imagination and resources into a unique and stylish product. This is a foundational course for not only those interested in the millinery (hat-making) industry, but also those in sewing, and fashion designing. What you’ll learn · The two types of hats, and how they are created · Calculating your head size · The various parts of a hat, and their function · The style that suits you best · Techniques for sewing with velvet and faux fur · Making and modifying an industry-standard hat pattern · How to make a sewn velvet hat · Tips to store and care for hats · Tips on selecting fabrics · How to recycle other fabrics, jewellery, and crafts into a hat · Restyling and decorating hats · Sewing tools and their function Are there any course requirements or prerequisites? · Knowledge of how to use a needle and thread · Basic knowledge of using a sewing machine (recommended, not required) · A keen interest in recycling, recreating, and minimising waste · An interest in self exploration, and even a mild interest in designing Who this course is for: · The individual with an interest in recreating and refashioning their inner and outer self · The crafter seeking ways to recycle, while expanding their business · The fashion design or millinery (hat-making) student · Online sellers looking to expand their product offerings · The minimalist, the traveller, the one who wants less stuff but more options · The displaced worker seeking a new revenue stream

If you want to learn how to make fabric accessories, then get "How To Make Fabric Accessories". Wanting to have those beautiful earrings and charming necklaces that you see on magazines and online stores, but you don’t have the budget? Thinking about giving your best friend a handmade gift or wanting to recycle those scraps of cutoff denim? Looking for a new hobby or craft that you can keep yourself busy with? Get the “How To Make Fabric Accessories” guide to kickstart your new creative project that will help you make fabulous accessories to match every outfit you own without putting a dent on your wallet. Read through this guide and find out how you can start making fabric accessories on your own. - Learn how to create fabric accessories that are affordable but are definitely high on charm. - Get ideas and techniques that you can use in designing your own accessories. - Use simple everyday items from your mother’s sewing kit that you never thought could be made into earrings, bracelets, and necklaces: fabrics, lace, cords, buttons, and ribbons. - Recycle those scrap fabrics and repurpose old clothes that you no longer use but you can’t bear to part with by turning them into pretty accessories that you can wear everyday. - Add surprise elements to boring accessories by using buttons, ribbons, and laces. - Make accessories for every outfit you own and for every occasion. A girl can never have too many earrings. - Make personalized gifts for family and friends that will show them your creativity and thoughtfulness. - Make jewelry sets and give them away as souvenirs on special occasions such as weddings. - Use your acquired skill in creating fabric accessories in starting a business. - Feed your creativity and fuel your imagination with design inspirations and never have a boring day anymore! Don’t be scared of using fabrics in your projects! This guide contains no-sew fabric projects that you can easily follow. This also includes a guide on basic sewing stitches that will be most useful when doing the more advanced items. The guide starts with the easy-to-do no-sew accessories, and the level of intricacy progresses with each design. Grab a copy of “How To Make Fabric Accessories” now, and be both creative and fashionable! About the Expert Khyria Cepe is a self-taught bead artist and jewelry designer. She started making simple dangle earrings in 2006. As she became more interested in her craft, she expanded and enhanced her knowledge by learning from “how-to-bead” books by English and Japanese authors. Despite the language barrier, she learned many techniques and gained so much inspiration from the Japanese beading books just by looking at the step-by-step pictures. Since then, she has been exploring the use of different materials and techniques. She has practiced what she has learned by creating her own designs, which are mostly inspired by nature. She has turned her hobby into a small accessories business.

In this course I take you through the steps to make garden obelisks and plant cages, using either cultivated willow or foraged willow. We look at several jig options for making the structures, covering such aspects of how to select material when foraging, how to set the frame sticks into the jig and how to weave and shape the structure. The key technique of filling and strengthening the structure is the Pairing weave, which is a strategic skill to learn as it is also a foundational skill in basketry and fence construction too.

How to craft a liner lock for yourself, hobby, or small home business. Do a “Handmade” liner lock with simple tools, found in garage shops. Learn how to make liner-locks, and profit from them. Discover the aerospace materials used. Better understand what equipment you need. Discover how to make rock solid locks. Decide if this hobby is for you. Learn the proper sequence of the build, and the required tools needed. Become a more knowledgeable and more well-equipped cutler entrepreneur, or collector. Save hundreds of dollars from hard learning mistakes, with the general information you can get here Save time and money by learning to make things yourself. Requirements Have an internet connection (essential). Understand English Language. Are you an entrepreneur, business owner, or creative artist? Do you need help learning how to make folders? This course is a comprehensive overview to help you understand the build process , so you can save money and time by successfully building folders on your own. Most people are surprised to find out that you don’t need a large shop.. The actual craft is fairly simple and a process we will go over in detail here. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to understand how to make a liner lock , the required supplies, what tools you will need, and of course, learn the step-by-step process of the craft. For less than the cost of one custom, you’ll be in a great position to save money, and years of hard knocks learning how to make liner-locks the hard way on your own.

In this course you we will teach you how to paint a miniature: -"HORTHAK BLACK CROW" -Reference: WS-07 -54mm (1:32 scale) -Andrea Miniatures. We will show you how to paint the figure entirely in 2 parts. Approx. 2 hours each. We will be using acrylics colors and We will explain you how to paint skin, gold, fur, etc.. The techniques you will learn can also be applied to a similar figure. Hope you learn and enjoy. And don't forget to check the second part (soon available) RAFFLE OF THE COURSE PAINTED FIGURE: " HORTHAK BLACK CROW" A ticket for the raffle is included with the purchase of this course. You can also share the post of the painting course on our Facebook page to have an additional ticket. (Deadline for raffle: 15-03-2018)

Would it not be wonderful if you could make your own handmade products for yourself or to sell them? Then this course is for you! In this course you will learn how to weave three different types of bags with natural fibers. The techniques you will learn is what many artisans use to create everything from souvenirs to incredible pieces of art. At the end of this course, you will be able to carry out an endless number of bags woven with fibers: shoulder-strap bags, handbags, and backpags, and everything you can imagine. With this course you will master the techniques of weaving in short time and you will be able to create projects for your own use, to give to your family and friends or even to sell. The craftsman who dictates this course is José Manuel Ocas, recognized in Peru for his career in the artisan sector. José has participated with his techniques and craft products in fairs and craft competitions, both national and international. You don't need any previous knowledge or ability to take our classes, just lots of enthusiasm and creativity. For our team it is important that you know that for your purchase you will be donating a percentage of the cost to vulnerable communities of artisans in Latin America. If you want to know more about us, visit us on our fanpage ARTESANY OFFICIAL We are happy to tell you that your purchase is protected by a 30 DAYS MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE from Udemy. What are you waiting for? Join us!!

Crafting in winter is all about creating wonderful traditions and memories around special holidays. There is a wonderful magic in the air at this time of year, and it’s a great time to gather the family and create together! This one-stop winter craft course will prepare you for Christmas, the New Year, Valentine's, and will even introduce you to the Danish concept of “hygge”. Throughout the course you will learn to create 24+ homemade treasures , as well as learn how to set a themed table based around each special occasion . Each craft lesson includes detailed video instructions, written directions, a required materials list, and any necessary templates. So get ready to delight friends and family with themed parties and crafts. All the tips, tricks, and templates you’ll n eed to make your winter merry and bright are included – just add roaring fire and get crafting!

In this course, you will transform a small recycled tin into a little piece of art, using mixed-media, clay, and decoupage. Beginners or people who love handmade creations, will be able to create beautiful objects and to use the techniques in their future creations. Bonus lectures for decoupage technique added free, as gift for my students.