Greetings! That's what we will be discussing, so welcome to our class. I am Nancy, your instructor, and I'm so glad you are here! First of all, take a seat.  Every seat has a stack of supplies to make one greeting card so once we are all seated we will begin.  Welcome to "Making Greet... read more

Millions of people write as a method of artistic expression. Whether focused on poetry or prose, non-fiction or grandiose tales of myth and wonder, people are writing everywhere. While many of these pet projects are written solely for the gratification of the writer, and perhaps a few close loved on... read more

For centuries musicians have relied on sheet music to compose, learn, and perform songs. This tried and true system of musical notation is universally recognized among musicians the world over, allowing clear and concise communication across language barriers. Furthermore, sheet music transcends ins... read more

A great way to bond with your kids is to be involved in making toys for them. You can ask the kids to join you as well; a simple exercise to have fun together. You can create soft toys, paper toys, or decorate toys that your children already have. Small, fluffy toys are a hit with most kids. You ... read more

While most hobbies are to keep us occupied and in the process also acquire a skill or hone an already existing talent, some of the hobbies are pursued to make articles for our use. Purse making or bag making is an example for such a hobby. You just need the right sense of colors, fabrics and a flair... read more

More often than not, hobbies pursued are those that can be done around the house, generally requiring no special equipment or training. However, it is a little different in the case of ceramic related activities. Ceramics includes the art of pottery while ceramic art is putting your drawing, sketchi... read more

Crochet is one of those crafts that have been popular with people across the world, over a long period of time. It is a craft that I believe could be mastered over a period of time. I can claim to be more than just a novice to the world croch... read more

There are some art and craft forms which provide not only a means to spend leisure time in a pleasant manner but also indulge in some interaction with the community. Quilting is one such community hobby. Not that quilting should always be a group activity! Quilts are some of the best gift options. Q... read more

Painting is one of the many art forms that most of us indulge in, during our spare time. For some, it is more than just a passion; it is a career. Painting represents and expresses many different intents and ideas. However, not every painting need be a master piece. Painting is a hobby that people h... read more

Some crafts pursued, can also be for decorative purposes. One such is jewelry making. Over time, jewelry has come to signify many things–wealth, accessory and sometimes has even been used for trade. It was believed (still is, in many parts of the world)... read more