Open directory - Classes and Projects - Crafts

Aaardvarks Attic - Tutorials, templates, layouts and resources for the digital crafter or scrapbooker.

All Free Crafts - Free craft projects and patterns to make easy homemade decorations and gifts. Photos and full instructions.

Art for All with Ann Davies - Offering workshops and courses in the Staffordshire area, UK, covering water-colour and acrylic/oil painting, drawing techniques, and Chinese flower painting art.

The Artful Crafter - Provides tutorials and information on crafting techniques for working with materials such as wood, clay, glass, paper, fabrics, ribbon, soap, wax and beads.

Artistic Adventures, Classes in Collage Art - Artists Lauretta Lowell and Betty Klass offer beginning and intermediate classes in collage techniques in Palm Desert, California.

Ask The Crafter - Video tutorials for craft projects in several categories including decoupage, collage, printing, painting, embroidery, glass crafts, felting, and salt dough.

Beginners Beading - Photographed instructions for making four, easy beaded jewelry projects.

Bev's Country Cottage - Free knitting, crochet and cross stitch patterns for projects to donate to various charities. Includes armed forces and projects for premature babies.

The Brick Oven Studio - Art school and gallery offering art classes in pottery, stained glass, glass blowing, screen printing, mosaic and other mediums, located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Brookfield Craft Center - A national profile non-profit school and gallery for fine craftsmanship founded in 1954. Offers over 300 hands-on classes and workshops annually plus specially curated gallery exhibitions focusing on important national trends in crafts.

Card Making Ideas - Free greetings card making ideas and projects, with photographed tutorials and printable papers.

Card Making World - Card making ideas and techniques, dry embossing, 3d decoupage, frugal ideas and digital methods. Features a section on craft business ideas and links to video demonstrations.

Christmas Craft - Paper cutting decoration instructions just for the holiday season.

The Clearing - Adult school of the arts, nature and humanities, located in a natural setting in Wisconsin. Includes class schedule and registration information.

Computer Crafting - Computer crafting of projects for novices and experts using paper.

Craft At Home - Photos and instructions for many free craft projects suitable for children and adults.

Craft Clip Art - Free craft clip art and designs for card makers and other paper crafters.

Craft Ed Online - Live and recorded video classes and tutorials, e-books and resources for making crafts with many techniques and materials.

Craft Elf - Free instructions, ideas and patterns for many craft projects, including kids' crafts, fabric crafts, and Christmas and other holiday projects.

Craft Guild of Dallas - Offers classes and workshops for artists and crafters in the Dallas, Texas, area interested in pottery, ceramics, bookbinding, jewelry making, photography and mixed media forms of art.

Craft Gym - A studio space located in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood where instruction is available in soldering, sewing, ceramics and wood burning.

Craft Ideas - Illustrated craft ideas and tutorials are categorized by holiday and season, material (such as jewelry, fabric, paper and clay), and technique.

Craft Kitchen - Creative workshops in stamping and embossing, paper and card making, painting glass, silk, china and fabric, soap and candle making, and mosaics. Edinburgh.

Craft Projects and More - Instructions for crafts, including candle making and card making, for adults and children.

The Craft Remedy - Projects using household items include jewelry, candle holders, and decoupage.

CraftBits - Free projects and instructions for many different crafts. Includes sections for kids, group projects and crafting for the purposes of therapy as well as forums.

Craftbugs Blog - Showcases handmade card projects and card making resources.

Craft-e-Books - Downloadable e-books of instructions for craft projects.

The Crafter's Studio - Conducts craft workshops in Santa Cruz, California, in a variety of medium and techniques, including paper crafts, jewelry, textiles, glasswork, ceramics, candlemaking, and digital and photographic arts.

Craftideas.com - Free craft and needlework patterns, projects, charts, chat, discussion, articles, contests, tips and ideas.

Crafts n' Graphics - Craft resources, step by step craft projects, and templates for handmade projects and gifts in all mediums, as well as printable templates and e-books.

Crafty Wench - Offers craft project ideas for adults and children.

Craftyfun - Craft parties and sessions for children between 5 and 15.

Create Tablelamps and Floorlamps - Usch Jochem shows how to create tablelamps and floorlamps with a ceramic base and handmade silkpainted shades.

Create-Away Cottage - Retreat accommodations for quilting, scrapbooking, and other crafting groups, located north of Dallas, Texas.

Creative Designers Crafts - Offers craft courses in candlemaking, floral decor, porcelain, ceramics, parchment, fabric painting, stained glass painting, embroidery, trichem, and wood.

Creative Habitat - An online craft resource that allows you to explore your creativity, create innovative craft projects, learn about craft products and discover new crafting techniques.

Cut Out + Keep - Provides step by step instructions for craft projects.

Dave's Snowflakes - Dedicated to the topic of paper crafts including snowflake ornaments and Christmas trees. Includes project instructions.

Definitive Faux School - Offers faux finishing training for furniture, walls, stenciling, marble and other ornamental arts in two day modules.

Do Crafts - A gallery of arts and crafts projects with step by step instructions. Each project is categorised by ability level, duration and also has photographs for you to see the end result.

Do It Yourself Gifts - Handcrafted gifts ideas as instructions for all gift-giving occasions.

Donna's Country Crafts - Offers directions for various projects including a wreath, birdhouse, apple stuff, and shelves.

eCraft Classes - Downloadable and online tutorials for purchase and for free, covering all kinds of craft projects.

Eferfa - Instructions on how to make handcrafted clothes, jewelry, and decor.

Elder Craftsmen - Offers crafts training for seniors, community service projects, intergenerational activities and workshops for grandparents as caregivers. Located in New York City.

Fine Line Creative Arts Center - Year-round classes, workshops, art exhibits, and events in fiber arts (knitting, quilting, weaving), pottery, 2 and 3 dimensional arts, metal and glass working, and jewelry in St. Charles, Illinois, near Chicago.

Fishcarver - Patterns, courses, books, DVDs and videos, information and supplies for creating realistic fish models from wood or mold casting.

Fletcher Farm School - Offering courses in pottery, fiber arts, stained glass, photography and decorative arts at the school location in Ludlow, Vermont.

The Flintknapper - Danny Roush offers workshops and demonstrations on how to handcraft tools and weapons of stone and bone.

Free Craft Unlimited - Craft projects, graphics, how-to instructions, tips, printable craft patterns and templates.

Fun In The Making - Instructions and photos for making “green” crafts using recycled or renewable materials, and ideas for sustainable living.

Grove Arts - UK based visual arts organisation providing creative arts workshops for children.

4H Crafty Gardeners - Learn to make decorative crafts using recycled materials.

Hands On Crafts - Interactive pages where children can learn about pottery, weaving, quilting, and basketry techniques and traditions. Includes a

How-to-Arts-and-Crafts - Arts and crafts projects, with color photos and step-by-step instructions, geared towards adults and teens.

i-craft - Free craft projects for kids, seniors, and the dedicated crafter who is looking for fresh ideas. Includes a section devoted to assisting teachers in planning craft activities for children.

Internet Art Class - Offers basic instruction for beginning painters as well as blog entries on artists, techniques, and creative arts.

Kattitudes - Seasonal craft projects, recipes, and gift ideas.

Leisure learners - A directory of independent craft tutors and classes in the UK, searchable by craft medium, location and keywords.

Lilac Barn Craft Holidays - Week-long residential courses in upholstery, drawing, painting, patchwork, quilting and soft furnishings in a newly renovated barn on the Somerset Levels.

Lizzie Pop Crafts - Lizzie Pop Crafts is a mobile business offering craft workshops to children's centres, libraries, schools, community organisations and charitable or government funded organisations within Merseyside and Lancashire, UK.

Make Stuff - Free craft ideas, recipes and activities for all ages and levels of experience.

Making Memories 101 - Online craft projects and resources for activity coordinators in senior citizen centers.

My Craft Book - Free craft ideas and patterns. Many categories including holiday crafts, crafts for kids, recycling ideas, sewing and knitting patterns, and decorating ideas for the home and garden.

Old Sage Farm - Offers a variety of classes including how to make stained glass stepping stones, pressed flower art and mosaics.

Polyanthus - Flower pressing courses in France. Flowers and materials are supplied.

Polymer Clay Productions - Current and archived audio podcasts, videocasts and downloadable tutorials of instructions for making crafts with polymer clay, as well as relevant news, reviews, and materials and kits for sale.

Print Picnic - Downloadable templates and step-by-step instructions for pop up cards, calendars, invitations, classroom materials, party goods and games.

3 Ring Circles - Information and ideas for using craft rings to create wreaths, mobiles, candle rings, bulletin boards and other decorative accessories.

School of Stitched Textiles - Textile school offering creative crafts qualifications in embroidery, patchwork and quilting in the Liverpool area, UK.

Sea For Craft - Offers card making and papercraft classes and workshops in Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria, UK, and aboard cruise liners.

Shannondale Craft Camp - Crafting classes in the Missouri Ozarks, includeing blacksmithing, stained glass, tatting, rug hooking, teddy bears, quilting, spinning, Shaker carriers, and weaving.

Shellcraft Guides - Tutorials and resources for designing and making crafts with seashells, including photos of handcrafted finished projects.

Soapmaking Courses in the UK and France - Offers soapmaking courses and holidays in the UK and France, as well as business courses for the natural cosmetics industry.

South Hill Park Arts Centre - Workshops and courses offered in ceramics, printmaking, drawing and painting, life classes, jewelery and silversmithing.

That Hat - Information about millinery (hat making)classes, workshops and conventions, as well as millinery history and a glossary.

Treasure Bin - Holds evening classes aimed at adult beginners in card making, jewelry making, needlework, and holiday crafts. Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

Ukrainian Village Children's Center - Classes for children and adults in arts and crafts and soapmaking and crafting events, located in Ukrainian Village, Chicago, Illinois.

Unique Projects - Free ideas and detailed plans with a newsletter and an image gallery of finished projects.

Vintage Image Craft - Holiday and decorative craft and scrapbooking projects using vintage images and clip art, with step-by-step illustrated instructions, as well as free image downloads, techniques tutorials, and a craft glossary.

Wolds Silver - Silversmithing; hands-on, activity, craft sessions located in Rydale, Yorkshire (UK). Individual tuition, accommodation and food. Three well-equipped workshops.

Wombourne School of Millinery - Courses on how to make hats for complete beginners to experienced milliners in the UK. Course durations are one day to one week.

Zoe Gertner, professional woodcarver and tutor - Wood carving courses for all ages and abilities taught by Zoe Gertner in Devon, UK.

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