in her masterclass, Ann Wood, shows in great detail how to make a tiny hat, which can be the perfect decorative element for a dollhouse. What you will need: cylinder pattern (click - download pdf file), black poster paper, scissors, nail scissors (to trim small curved parts), glue, floral ribbon, large paper clips, light coloured pencil, dowel or something ...

Swedish artist Klaas Larsson is known as ClaesKamp, whose expressive wood carvings reflect his punk rock roots and respond to contemporary issues facing the world. Primarily creating sculptures in wood, Claes explores the boundary between traditional woodwork and the foundational experience of his youth with street art and punk. His techniques are surprising and in many ...

Do you know the difference between moths and butterflies? Moths tend to have thick and 'hairy' bodies, while butterflies have a slender and smooth abdomen. Moths have larger wing scales, which makes them fluffier. Butterflies, on the other hand, have thin scales. This difference is probably due to the moths' need to keep warm on chilly nights ...

Book miniature is an ancient fine and decorative art, where the ability to replicate the binding technology with the elegance of large-scale painting and text is especially valued. The miniature book workshop by Aleksandra Tiunova is a wonderful aid for the puppeteers who want to decorate their works with details of space and add poetics and drama to the character. https://youtu.be/69Od_LEqYtQ  

Internationally acclaimed knitting sculptor Claire Garland inspires many who can hold a needle with her work. In her youth she studied general design: photography, graphics, illustration and textiles at art college, although she is self-taught in knitting and has been knitting for over 20 years since! Claire Garland is the author of numerous knitting books, some of which ...

Here is a master show on sculpting the foot by Julianne Lepine. Modelling the foot is no less important in figurative sculpture than modelling the hand or head. You begin to realise this when you conceive an image inspired by an epic or myth. Barefoot goddess in fine clothes can be as beautiful as terrible, if her naked foot is moulded with faults, ....

In this workshop from Anna Wood, you will learn how to make a felt jacket for a small doll. To make the jacket you will need: - wool felt, - embroidery thread, - a tiny button, - basic sewing supplies and a pattern. 1. Cut out three pieces of the pattern and attach them to the felt. 2. Cut out each part of the jacket using the pattern. 3. ...

"The needle is my tool, the thread is my medium and the stitches are my marks..." - writes the American textile artist Salley Mavor about her work. Salley Mavor works mainly with felt. With this material she creates an entire miniature world, wonderfully combining stunning felt embroidery, natural materials such as tree bark, twigs, shells, and elements ...

The brightest holiday of the year, Christmas, is about to knock on our doors and we prepare to welcome it with excitement and expectation of a miracle. In order for our expectations to be fulfilled, we need to create a Christmas symbol: traditional star decorations and a nativity scene with manger, decorations and figurines. It is a beautiful old tradition to put a nativity scene in your house at Christmas. This is a model ...

Victoria Ellis' signature response to the popular decorative style of the early 20th century presents us with bas-reliefs and sculptures made with great reverence for the original objects. The artist employs a special technique of 'carving' into clay, similar to the way openwork cut-outs are made from paper. Art Deco, sometimes called deco, is a style of fine art, architecture and design that first appeared ...