Craft Tutorials

Person learning to knit from an online tutorial.

You can use your Library card to take a Craftsy class and watch step-by-step instructions on a variety of creative crafts, such as baking, cake decorating, quilting, knitting, and more.

Need help? Ask a Library staff member at any of our locations or call, text or email Ask-a-Librarian. The Tinker Station helpline at (317) 275-4500 is also available. It is staffed by device experts who can answer questions about how to read, watch and listen on a PC, tablet or phone.


Craftsy on OverDrive/Libby

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Craftsy on Hoopla

Borrow individual Craftsy episodes from Hoopla. You can check out 10 items each month from Hoopla. After you check a video it is available for you to watch for 7 days. After checking out and then downloading a video, watching it will not require Wi-Fi or direct internet connection. If you are an iPhone or iPad user you can go to Apple’s App Store, search for the Hoopla app and install it on your phone, computer or tablet. For Android users, you can find and download the Hoopla app on Google Play. On a Windows computer, use your web browser to go to Hoopla Digital to begin browsing Hoopla’s collection.

Craftsy Examples

Upcoming Arts & Crafts Programs

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Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks Marvelous Magnetic Bookmarks Michigan Road Branch

Explore multiple art techniques while designing and creating custom magnetic bookmarks. Learn how magnets work while creating a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art that kids can use and enjoy every day! this program is designed for kids ages 6-12.

Tween Escape from Storytime Tween Escape from Storytime Fort Ben Branch

A standard library computer glitch has opened a gateway into an alternate reality. The familiar community space has transformed into a creepy shell of a children's Storytime room. Reboot the reality grid before time expires, but be careful, as the entity known as the 'Page Turner' gets closer...

Getting Started with a Cricut Machine

Cricut machines can cut, write, and score, making it possible to create a wide variety of projects out of all kinds of materials. Learn how to use your machine to its full potential and try out some of these suggested projects!

Easy Cricut Crafts

More Than 35 Quick, Easy, and Stylish Cutting Machine Projects Using Vinyl, Iron-on, Cardstock, Cork, Leather, and Fabric

George, Cori

Follow step-by-step instructions and use downloadable SVG files to create and customize over 35 projects with this guide! The great thing about these ideas is that they leave a ton of flexibility for you to adapt designs to your own needs and tastes. Get those creative gears turning and dip your toes into the Cricut cutting world.

Cricut Made Easy With Sweet Red Poppy

A Guide to your Machine, Tools, Design Space and More!

Coffin, Kimberly

Learn about essential tools, software, materials, and techniques, as well as different types of Cricut machines in this easy-to-follow guide. You can use the provided free downloadable SVG files to practice Cricut crafting skills, as a good starting place to build comfortability in the software, or to simply supplement the files you have already collected in the process of using Design Space.

The Complete Cricut Machine Handbook

A Beginner's Guide to Creative Crafting With Vinyl, Paper, Infusible Ink, and More!

Holden, Angie

This handbook is packed with helpful tips, techniques and eye-catching projects. You can use this book to quickly become a certified Cricut expert! Utilizing the Cricut Design Space software, dive into 24 step-by-step projects based on various materials like vinyl, paper, fabric and more. Visit the author's YouTube Channel "The Country Chic Cottage" for more awesome tips and ideas!