Feeling crafty with The Making Spot
From ceramics to crochet , candle making to collage , there is such a huge number of crafts to master and with more craft courses being added right here on Hotcourses each week, it’s clear that getting creative with crafts is a favourite pastime in the UK. We chatted to Zoe Williams, the editor of craft resource The Making Spot to find out just what it is about arts and crafts that have made them still so popular today.   Which are the favourite crafts on The Making Spot? We've found that knitting and cross stitch are our most popular sections...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...