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[Sponsored] A Behind the Scenes Look at Craftsy

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What is Craftsy?

Craftsy* is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It is also a place where indie designers can sell their patterns. Did you know they also sell supplies?

Yarn – yes, they have yarn. Lovely yarn too for deeply discounted prices.

Craftsy* is of course a community. Check out the finished projects from your fellow crocheters and be inspired to make something new.

I know I’m a bit biased toward crochet but they have quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and even spinning courses.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Craftsy* Class


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There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into developing a Craftsy class. Although the teachers make it look very easy, hours are spent determining what to highlight in each class.

Not only that, the way it is taught, the camera angles, and even the course material is scrutinized all before the cameras start rolling. Craftsy wants you to enjoy your class while learning so instead of writing the script for the teacher, (which, let’s face is usually dry and boring) they allow each instructor to create their own outline. This makes it feel more like taking a class in-real-life.

Now that the class course has been decided it’s time to film. Craftsy* has five studios in Denver, CO. They fly in their instructors from all over the world spending days filming the course. It is then edited to fit into a two or three hour time frame and reviewed by industry experts.

The final result is an HD-quality video that takes you in-depth into specific topics in any given craft category- from crochet to cooking, fine art to sewing and even photography and knitting.


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What IS the Craftsy experience?

Unlike in-person classes, Craftsy* classes can be taken over and over again. They work hard to make the class feel just like your local craft class. You have access to your instructor in the chat so you can ask questions. You receive support material like patterns, instructions, and other tools your instructor provides. It’s almost like a one:one course. There’s also an area where you can upload your finished project to share with the rest of the class.

Watching a Craftsy* class is like having a first-row seat with some of the best instructors in the world. Even better, classes have a 100% money-back guarantee.

Try online learning today with a free mini-class from Craftsy*! Choose from 23 Free Craftsy Classes* ranging from drawing and painting to sewing and quilting, from knitting to cake decorating and more.

Your Turn: Have you taken a course from Craftsy yet? 

My recommendations:

  • Any class by Stacey Trock – I just love her personality and her way of teaching
  • Know your Yarn free course

 

About Sara Duggan

Sara Duggan is a Wife and Mom who enjoys crocheting and writing. She joined the crochet blogging community in 2007 as Momwithahook. In 2008 she toyed with designing patterns and shares her creations on Squidoo. Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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