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View course A Complete Guide to Modern Upholstery
A Complete Guide to Modern Upholstery

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A Complete Guide to Modern Upholstery

with Micaela Sharp

Transform your furniture with fabric and develop the technical skills required to tackle a range of upholstery projects, from headboards to armchairs.

68 lessons

View course Master The Art of Block Printing
Master The Art of Block Printing

Master The Art of Block Printing

with Molly Mahon

Embark on an inspirational block printing journey. Learn to create beautiful objects for your home with a range of hands-on printing projects.

25 lessons

View course Making Botanical Art with Metal
Making Botanical Art with Metal

Making Botanical Art with Metal

with Jess Wheeler

Draw inspiration from the natural world to create exquisite metal art pieces, learning how to transform recycled brass into delicate sculptural designs.

20 lessons

View course How to Make Beautiful Curtains
How to Make Beautiful Curtains

How to Make Beautiful Curtains

with Gemma Moulton

Discover the art of drapery and create elegant curtains for your home. Learn the process from start to finish with guided step-by-step demonstrations.

22 lessons

View course Handsewn Lampshade Masterclass
Handsewn Lampshade Masterclass

Handsewn Lampshade Masterclass

with Chloe Jonason

Craft beautiful, handsewn lampshades using traditional techniques with Chloe Jonason

21 lessons

View course An Introduction to Decorative Painting
An Introduction to Decorative Painting

An Introduction to Decorative Painting

with Tess Newall

Tess will teach you how to approach painting a range of different surfaces and objects, how to create patterns, where to find inspiration and how to develop your own style.

32 lessons

View course The Art of Weaving
The Art of Weaving

The Art of Weaving

with Maria Sigma

Discover the art of zero-waste weaving and turn your unwanted textiles into beautiful woven homewares with textile artist Maria Sigma.

36 lessons

View course A Complete Guide to Contemporary Quilting
A Complete Guide to Contemporary Quilting

A Complete Guide to Contemporary Quilting

with Julius Arthur

Discover the art of contemporary quilting and learn how to design and create unique textiles for your home - from wall hangings to soft furnishings.

27 lessons

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Very good tutorial from a professional garden...

I have subscribed to access all the courses so have watched one on interior design and this one with Butter Wakefield who specialises in small garden design. She ...

Louise Brown

Apr 10, 2026

Time spent well

I love CreateAcademy. I came in for the gardening and floristry courses, but am also watching an interior design one at present. And the photography course is an ...

Wellesley

Apr 1, 2026

What a great investment

What a great investment, I have learned such a lot from the first three courses. My evenings have gone from not being able to find anything that captured my imagi...

sojojo

Mar 30, 2026

I loved this course with Amanda\u2026

I loved this course with Amanda Lindroth! Her approach to decorating is so relaxed and she makes it feel attainable. She explains the reasons behind her decisions...

Elizabeth

Mar 27, 2026

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