Arts & crafts
Decoration
On the joys of Murano – and why there's more to its glass than chandeliers
From Byzantine mosaics to modern collaborations, Murano’s glassmakers have spent centuries turning fire into fantasy – proof that their craft is still very much alive.
Shopping
Lovely hand-embroidered things to buy
A thoughtful gift or a lovely keepsake, embroidered items are the way to go for utterly charming decoration
Decoration
Ten artists to commission for unique gifts (or something to keep for yourself)
Room portraits, pet portraits, actual portraits, and more – in styles that run the gamut from jolly to exquisite
Shopping
Where to shop craft, from the high street to lesser known destinations
A guide to creating a crafted interior using affordable buys
Decoration
The ancient crafts that nearly died out and the people saving them
From parchment making to weaving oak swill baskets, these are the crafts which are - thankfully - being saved in the UK
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Collect 2024: our pick of the highlights not to miss at this year's craft fair
Everything you need to know about this year’s edition of the collectible craft fair
Decoration
What it's really like to be a private art advisor
Rebecca Gordon, who works with private clients and interior designers to find and curate art collections which are both personal to the client and respectful of the interiors, tells us what it's really like to be an art advisor
Decoration
Sir John Soane’s museum opens the Drawing Office to the public for the first time since 1837
Nestled away in Sir John Soane’s museum, Holborn, is Soane’s Drawing Office. The room, once used as a workspace for Soane’s apprentices, is opening its doors to the public, and launching a programme of artists in residence.
Decoration
How to craft paper musk roses
In an extract from Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers, Sophie Longhurst offers a step-by-step method for creating beautiful flowers from crepe paper and glue
Decoration
How to make paper peonies
In an extract from A Petal Unfolds, Susan Beech shows us how to make paper peonies that won't die dramatically and will last all summer long
Decoration
Craft kits to get creative with
Whether you're an expert at crochet or a newcomer to needlepoint, we've hand picked all the best craft kits to buy now
Artists in their studios
Discover Antonia Showering's richly layered, jewel-coloured paintings
Emily Tobin talks to the painter about the inspiration for her colourful canvases featuring intriguing figures, and the advantages of working through the night
The history of interior design
The serious art of quilting: the history of patchwork and political activism
The craft of quilting has been around for centuries, and has more recently emerged as a serious art form in its own right. Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores its history and contemporary relevance
Arts & crafts
Renowned furniture maker Joseph Walsh's home and studio in County Cork
In his County Cork studio, Joseph Walsh bends nature to his will, crafting majestic pieces that have turned his family farm into a hub of innovation for makers all over the world.
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London weaver Christabel Balfour's live London Craft Week demo is not to be missed
London-based weaver Christabel Balfour is one of the craftspeople taking part in this year's London Craft Week - pay a visit to the Barbican Centre this weekend where she has installed her loom and can be seen creating her beautiful pieces