A Beginner’s Guide to Gouache Painting
Gouache paint (pronounced gw-ash) is similar to both watercolour and acrylic paint mediums. Much like watercolour, it’s a pigment that has to be mixed with water to allow it to spread across paper, canvas or any other surface. Gouache painting dates back to the 18th...
15 Fun Easter Craft Ideas
Looking to get creative this Easter? We’ve created a list of our favourite Easter craft ideas for all the family to enjoy. We have something for everyone – from painting Easter eggs to creating paper plate Easter bunnies. Read on and discover our top picks for...
How to Make an Abstract Collage
Collage is a form of visual art that’s all about assembling multiple textures, materials, colours and anything else to make a unified piece of work. Collage is a flexible medium, and through layering techniques you’re able to create new and reworked pieces....
How To Make Your Own Christmas Crackers
Are you tired of shop-bought Christmas crackers and want to give making your own a go? You’ve come to the right place. Our simple yet impressive tips will guide you through the process of making your very own Christmas crackers, ready for all of the family to enjoy...
Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas For Halloween
Halloween is nearly upon us, and that has many people considering how to decorate this year’s Jack O’Lantern. The Irish tradition of carving turnips for the ancient feast of Samhain has evolved over generations into what we now enjoy today as pumpkin carving for...