Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts are fun for everyone. No matter what your skill level is, any of the following activities can be enjoyable and rewarding depending on your interests. Use any of these guides to shop for items according to your artistic intentions.

Beading & Jewellery Making

  • An activity that is fun for the whole family.
  • Making your own jewellery is a great way to express your self through accessories.
  • A easy and fun activity for children, just make sure that they are supervised.
  • Beads  come in multitudes of styles and colours. You'll definitely find one that strikes your fancy!

Candle & Soap Making

  • If you want to make your own soaps free of preservatives or harsh additives then this is the activity for you!
  • This project may take longer to finish, but the rewards are beautiful and relaxing.
  • Think of what nice gifts personalised home-made Candles  and Soaps  would be!

Ceramics

  • Although this project may be messy, many find crafting at a pottery wheel fun and relaxing.
  • You could make some great personal gifts for your friends!
  • The world of ceramics  is limitless! You can make whatever comes to mind, such as vases dishes or decorations

Clock Making 

  • Despite seeming old-fashioned,clock making is a time-honoured (get it?) tradition of arts and crafts.
  • Let's be honest, you can never have enough clocks  or watches right?
  • Clock making takes patience and dedication. Take your time and in the end the outcome will be great!

Doll Making 

  • Like clock making, doll making is also a tedious sport. Therefore, a doll that you made yourself will more likely be a collectible  than a toy
  • If you already collect dolls, why not make some of your own to help your collection grow?

Drawing

  • A great project for kids and adults alike! Kids love to colour  and its a great way for them to channel creativity and expression.
  • Drawing can be a therapeutic and relaxing activity for adults looking to wind down and take a load off. All you need is a sketchpad  and some coloured pencils  and you're all set

Florals & Wreaths

  • A great idea for holiday time and all year round! Wreaths  are warm and inviting during the winter months. Florals  are always a pretty touch to add to your decor.
  • These projects are easy and fun to accomplish, despite their difficult look.
  • Consider making an arrangement for a specific holiday like Easter  or Christmas

Glass Art

  • A beautiful and classic art form. However, you need to have a plan in mind before you attempt to make something.
  • You might want to take a class or two and learn all about this stunning craft.
  • Imagine all of the compliments that you will get when you display your latest creation in your home.

Kids Crafts

  • When you think of arts and crafts, you immediately think of kids.
  • However many kids that you may have, it would be in your best interest to keep some crafts on hand for when the little ones need a fun activity.
  • Arts and Crafts are also a great way to bond with your kids and spend some quality time together.

Knitting & Crocheting

  • Knitting and crocheting are two very popular hobbies. Whether you do it for fun, to relax, or to spice up your winter wardrobe it's no shocker that so many choose to take up this pastime.
  • This is not the best activity for children. While the needles  are not necessarily sharp, in the wrong hands they could still be dangerous. Be careful!

Painting

  • Like drawing, painting is another activity with lots of range.
  • If you're not yet a seasoned professional, you might want to try watercolours  or acrylic paints Once you become more advanced, then you might want to look into fancier paints and brushes
  • Oil paints  are the way to go if you want to take it to the next level. Animal hair brushes  are the best type of paintbrush that you can buy.

Scrapbooking

  • Keep your memories safe and treasured by putting them into a cute scrapbook.
  • Scrapbooking is a great way to reminisce about past times while you put them into a book that you will hopefully have forever.
  • Try to get your teenage children into this activity, as well. We all wish that we had more memories of high school. By encouraging your child to make a scrapbook, they will be engaging in an activity that you approve of, as well as one that they enjoy.

Seasonal & Special Events

  • Holiday time is fun and exciting, but it can also be a little chaotic. Try to channel your energy into a great craft project to show to your guests.
  • The changing seasons will provide you with a great creative inspiration for some serious art. Don't just stand around, draw or paint so you can remember it forever!

Sewing & Quilting

  • Sewing and quilting are great activities for older adults.
  • While this activity doesn't necessarily provide instant gratification, after all of your hard work you will have a beautiful quilt as a reward.

Wood Carving 

  • Wood carving and woodworking are very specialised and unique activities.
  • This activity is not for kids. Many of the tools involved are sharp and dangerous.
  • Make sure that you know what you are doing before you start. Maybe take a class or tutorial.
  • Looking for something to buy your creative and artistic friend? Check out the Gifts for Artistic People guide and look at some ideas.

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see: FR: Art du Verre
DE: Kunst & Handwerk