C&G’s Guide to DIY Creative Projects
Are you feeling inspired to upskill during lockdown? It can be a rare opportunity to develop new hobbies, and a good DIY creative project achieves just that. To motivate you, C&G have rounded up the best virtual classes and DIY kits in this latest blog!
Get messy with pottery.
This is one of the trendiest iso-hobbies going around right now! It’s most likely because we’re spending so much time at home, and pottery allows us to create ceramics that’s uniquely ours. To make things easier, Ceramiques in Elsternwick are selling a clay and tool kit that can be delivered to your doorstep. You’ll receive 10kg of hand-building clay and all the essential tools to create your masterpieces. They have also set up an Instagram account @ceramiques_claytime filled with short tutorials to get you started!
Treat your furry friend.
Pepper and Patch have been extremely spoiled these past few months, so why not treat them some more! Moo + Twig are a small business in Melbourne selling the cutest pet accessories, and matching human outfits! The crafty Baysiders among us will love the DIY leather bow tie dog collar kit, complete with a monogrammed dog tag. Each kit also comes with paint, brushes, leather sealant and instructions to create a gorgeous collar for your four-legged companion.
Try your hand at painting.
If you appreciate wine and art, you may have heard of ‘sip and paint’ studios like Cork & Chroma in Collingwood. They are currently offering classes through Zoom with an instructor to guide you through your next creative project. You can use your own materials or purchase an at-home studio kit. Make sure to BYO wine!
Carve your own ring.
Get creative with your accessories by designing and carving your own jewellery! Magpiette’s Ring Carving DIY kit is a nifty package containing everything you need to create a ring in wax, which can be cast into silver by sending it back to their studio. Postage is all paid for, and you can choose whether you’d like your ring in sterling silver with a high polish or matte silver finish. There are also instructions included and videos to help you out!