Signal Winter 2021 Newsletter

8 www.alliancecom.net By now, most of us have figured out that just about anything can be done online, including attending crafting classes. There are many available for those who want to pick up a new hobby or get better at a current one. The following websites are a great place to start: Domestika ( domestika.org) This site offers courses in a variety of areas, including general crafts, DIY, fashion, embroidery, accessory design, and textile illustration. You can pay for them individually, which is great for dabblers, or get a lifetime subscription to access them all. CraftJam (craftjam.co ) On this site, you get more of an interactive experience because workshops are held live. You can ask questions and interact with other participants. Types of crafts presented range from fiber and textile, needlework, painting, jewelry, papercrafts, leatherwork, and pottery. Creativebug (creativebug.com ) Creativebug offers more than 1,000 classes, some of which were developed with kids in mind. Try your hand at knitting, sewing, quilting, jewelry, art, and design. Use the free trial to see if it’s for you. If you get the “bug,” you can subscribe for $7.95 per month. Craftsy ( craftsy.com) Another affordable subscription service, Craftsy offers classes in a wide range of crafting categories, including cooking, drawing, home décor, jewelry, knitting, painting, paper crafting, photography, and more. This site is great for beginners because you can watch classes as many times as you want. The Craft Blog (thecraftblog.com ) This site is different from those listed above in that it’s presented in a blog format. Crafters of all kinds are likely to find lots of new ideas here, as well as resources like a search engine to find stores to buy supplies, video tutorials, and a forum to get advice from other crafters. Social Media is Where Stars are Born Pinterest is famous for finding great DIY resources. Just type your project idea in the search bar to get hundreds of sources of inspiration. Other social media sites offer creative crafting and DIY ideas, too. On Instagram, check out the following crafters: @designandpaper for, you guessed it, all things design and paper @tellloveandparty for fun DIY and party ideas @handmadecharlotte for yummy food recipes and fun crafts @liagriffith for a wide range of great crafting ideas @papermintdecor for beautiful paper projects On TikTok, find more great ideas with these creators: @forthehome for ideas ranging from shower décor to bed making @bensondwelling for fun DIY home projects @bretomolonis for major home projects like a camper remodel @emilyraynadesigns for everything from a home remodel to watercolor painting @tamarabradshaw_home for home décor, decorating, and organization Hone Your Craft with Online Classes QUICK TIP: To find additional creators to follow on social media, type the craft into the search bar.