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How to Make Kiln-Fired Clay Pendants & Buttons

Sample pendant above uses Amaco Potter’s Choice Glaze – Blue Rutile PC-20 on Laguna Speckled Buff Clay. Introduction These are the basic steps and materials I use to make my pendants.  After you have a little experience, you will adapt the method and materials to suit your work (and fashion) …

Home Art Studio Lessons For Kids on 7 DVDs

Learn Art and Art History At Home Art teacher Lindsey Volin of Home Art Studio majored in Studio Art and received her art education teaching certification from Meredith College. She is also a Mom of two boys. Ms. Volin is passionate about art and the benefits it adds to a …

Gyotaku Art Fish Print by J.G. Wang

Gyotaku Art (Fish Prints)

This has to be one of the most unusual art techniques I have ever tried. It was an enjoyable process; oddly satisfying when I achieved a good print. And I didn’t even catch the fish, it was purchased at the fish counter at my grocery store! I loved the print …

Recognizing Historical Pottery Styles

This fascinating article is by guest author Audrey Brooks, and sponsored by Emerson Creek Pottery. Emerson Creek Pottery is handcrafted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Precise patterns used in pottery are an art form dating back thousands of years and encompassing many cultures, including Greek and Native American. …

Art Schools Around The World: Arrowmont In Gatlinburg, TN

Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Craftsy and of Amazon.com, and will receive a small commission if the links on this page are used to make a purchase. One of my regrets from my college experience is neglecting to take art classes.  The College of William and Mary has an …

Liona B Embroidery Etsy Shop Review

This guest review is brought to you by the Leona B Embroidery Etsy Shop and Faith Filled Footsteps. I love a good embroidered shirt. They are so cute and personal! I love to dress my little man in these shirts for holidays and man did Leona B Embroidery hit the …

The Top Five Art Galleries in the United Kingdom

Are you a fan of beautiful art? If so the United Kingdom has some of the best art galleries in the world. The team behind Tint Art, a new destination to buy original photographic art, and guest author Aaron Hopkins have compiled their top 5 art galleries. Which is your favourite? …

All About Art On The Upper East Side

Anyone who’s already visited New York City will be well-aware of the cultural charms of the Upper East Side and from Central Park to the East River there are a plethora of places to choose from if you’re on the hunt for museums and galleries. Guest author Chris takes us on …

The Art of Embroidery

Guest author Amy White shares the fascinating history of the art of embroidery. Many art forms which were once enormously popular in previous generations have lost their appeal in today’s world and are now something that is discussed in art history classes and on guided tours through museums. Fortunately, embroidery …