Paper quilling is an art form that shapes strips of paper to create decorative designs. Paper artist Hannah Gebhart takes us step by step through a simple paper quilling project.
Needle felting uses a barbed needle to intertwine wool fibers to create a solid fabric, whether that be a 2D decorative piece or a 3D object. Fiber artist Megan Hammer provides easy-to-follow instructions for a 2D needle felting project.
Florist Katie Adams not only shows us the techniques behind creating the perfect floral arrangement, she also demonstrates how foraging for your flowers and other objects can bring unique beauty to your project.
With the advent of many premade foods, making things like pasta from scratch isn’t common in many households. Learn a basic homemade noodle recipe as we explore a diet staple that is thousands of years old.
Stained glass refers to colored glass being used to make decorative windows or other artwork. Glass artist Sara King takes us through the process of making a stained glass suncatcher.
Tatting is a specific form of lacemaking that requires knotting thread into patterns. Long-time tatter Heather Boustead shows us the basic techniques needed to get started with this type of lacework.
Rosemaling is an art form that originated in Norway during the cold winter months when boredom was just as troublesome as the cold. Artists began painting delicate flower motifs on wood that quickly took off and became folk art. Rosemaler Ruth Green takes us step by step through a simple rosemaling project.
Book folding looks challenging, but artist Joyce Conner Petro assures that it’s not all that difficult. Watch and fold along as she turns an old book into a lovely decoration.
Mary Young Bear demonstrates the rich tradition of Meskwaki bead art and the ties the art has to her own ancestors.
Enjoy a Latin lunch and fall flowers with florist and chef Jacqueline Milian of Mammitas Coffee and Latin Cafe in Iowa City.
Things heat up when we visit glass blower Jesse Bogenrief at his Des Moines studio. Learn what goes into this trickier craft and how to get introduced to it in a professional setting.
‘Tis the season for crafting, with basket weaver Jo Campbell-Amsler showing us how to weave decorative willow Christmas trees.