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Bring some hygge into your life this chilly season. The Danish invented the word for the art of getting cozy but we've come up with the projects. Snuggle up with this textured pillow. Knitting up fast, this weekend project makes a thoughtful homemade gift. It feels good to embrace a little hygge.

Learn a new skill and make unique wrapping paper for any occasion! Block printing is a fun way to make custom patterns that can be printed again and again. Golden Open paints have a longer drying time than standard acrylic paints, making them well suited for several printmaking techniques. Stamp cards, wrapping paper or make fine art prints to hang on your wall. Impress everyone on your gift list this year with one-of-a kind packaging.

Impress your knitting club friends with your diverse crafting skills. This cute project bag is practical and cute, helping you show your true colours while storing your stash.

Pressing flowers is a time-honoured technique for preserving the precious memories associated with delicate bouquets. Brighten your home or office with a touch of nature by adding some preserved petals and greenery to your walls.

Think outside the book with this luminous twist on art therapy colouring. This simple project lets you make the most out of the daylight by crafting a radiant sun catcher to bring light into your home all year long

Here is a recap of the many canvases available online at in store at DeSerres. Primed, unprimed, cotton, burlap, linen… 

Before you toss your favourite in the trash, consider following these tips to see if you can rejuvenate it.

An essential skill for any artist, stretching your own canvas is economical and gives you more creative control over the surface you’re painting on

Paintbrushes come in many shapes and sizes and the variety of tools can be downright dizzying. Let us introduce you to 3 major types of classic paintbrushes and how to use them through a series of exercises.

Here are a few ideas on how to use this versatile medium to express your creativity on personalised greeting cards.

Acrylic pour paintings are fluid and unpredictable artistic expressions that are very fun to create

This tutorial demonstrates 3 basic techniques for using a diamond-shaped painting knife with oil paints.

From hats, mittens, socks and more, it opens up a whole world of project possibilities

Revisit an absolute must. Whether it’s made of canvas or cotton, and whether you call it a tote bag or a carryall, it’s the trendy accessory to personalize. Nos petits doigts blogger Chloé shows you how to make her version of the IT bag using her favourite Posca markers.

This expressive charcoal technique can be used to give drawings a moody atmosphere. There are many ways to use charcoal in drawings but carving away at it to reveal shapes by creating highlights with an eraser is a good exercise in negative drawing.

The crosshatch drawing technique is an excellent way to add shadows and texture to drawings with depth and a realistic finish

Learn how to mix your colours properly and you'll save time, energy and paint when trying to acheive that perfect hue.

Learn two techniques to dye your curtains and cushions: colour radiation and  overlapping colours

Turn heads with a custom backpack that reflects your personality. Whether you’re the crafty type or the sporty type, iron-on patches are a simple way for you to show your colours. Go ahead, make an impression!

"Being well equipped makes the task easier and leaves more room for expression rather than fruitless attempts."

"Teaching is an important part of my artistic practice. Not only do I have the opportunity to share and create with my students, but I also learn and grow with them."

"I have found a lot of joy through my creative practice, and my hope is to share this joy with everyone who sees my work."

"Look around, it's beautiful."

"I embrace time. I consciously accept the slow process."