It's a lot easier than you think to start a nature journal. Our course offers a playful approach to this rewarding way of keeping a journal.

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Are there any art shops in London to visit? Yes, there are and they're all gems.
Can you use embossing folders without a machine? Create an embossed wood effect on paper using 2 methods: using an embossing folder and embossing...
An altered chocolate box challenge with a steampunk theme.
When I was a kid, my mum would take me to the library, I would choose a book and then get it stamped with the date by the librarian. Stamps, library...
One of our most popular and enjoyable courses for beginners, our hand embroidery course is taught as a live session online using live demos, videos...
Creating homemade gift tags can be a great recycling project. These are Christmas gift tags, but you can use this idea for birthdays or for any other...
Landscapes are not just daytime scenes. Here's one with a dramatic full moon created using mixed media.
Our Patterns in Nature course took place at Rushden Lakes in Northamptonshire.
A journey through the creation of a moonlit scene featuring inks, stamps and coloured pencils and a rare gnome sighting.
Creating a dramatic background is an easy way to add a drawing to your art journal or sketchbook.