Have you taken classes from Craftsy? Do you love them?
I am not affiliated with them (in that I’m not getting paid for this post!) but I love Craftsy. There are times, I suppose, when only a hands on class will work but for the most part, the Craftsy classes are so perfect for the way I learn.
When we were living in MO, right before we found out we were moving, I wanted a rigid heddle loom and, because I had never even touched one, I took classes at Yarn Barn in Lawrence, KS and was able to use several different looms to see which one I liked best so that’s an instance where hands on class was good. As soon as I got the loom home, we found out we were moving to Texas and by the time I got back to the loom, I couldn’t remember squat so I found a rigid heddle weaving class at Craftsy and it’s wonderful! It helps me so much and I’ve probably watched it at least a dozen times.
Same thing with the spinning now. I wanted to try different wheels so I signed up for a class near Austin. It’s a good class and there are many, many wheels I was able to try and that helps so much with making a decision on the wheel. But, the Craftsy platform is so much more conducive to my type of learning. I can work at my own speed. I can back up and listen again and again without having to continue to say “Could you repeat that please?”
I understand the importance of supporting local shops and teachers but I’m also very thankful for Craftsy and urge anyone who hasn’t visited their site to check it out and see the great classes they have to offer.
Maggie says
I like also that they have some pretty specific classes offered- so I can sign up for sewing classes about fitting a plus size pattern, and then I know my particular issues are likely to be addressed. It’s nice to be able to stop the class and then sew my item until I “catch up” and then the next time I make something I can just look at the parts I forgot.
PegD says
I love Craftsy classes!! I was watching a sock class last night while knitting a sweater. LOL. I learn so much, in fact I learned how to knit and crochet from Craftsy! They also have sales often enough that it makes me happy to put things on a wish list and check for sales and then get the ones I want. I have learned how to be a better quilter…on and on..anyway the bottom line is, what a great platform to learn!
JudyL says
I sometimes think I know how to do something but after doing it a while, then re-watching the videos, I learn something new so I love that we can go back and watch them over and over again.
Vivian Oaks says
I’ve signed up for a bunch of Craftsy classes, and it’s much easier than going to a class locally. 1) We don’t have “local” classes. The closest quilt shop is 45 minutes away, with curvy, narrow roads to get there…not fun. The next closest is close to an hour away. There’s just not a big choice in this area. With Craftsy, I love that I can get online at 6 AM or 11 PM, and still take the class! In a lot of instances, the price is also cheaper on Craftsy than trying to do it “in person.” It’s a win-win for me!
Judy D in WA says
I love Craftsy! Right now I’m taking a bra making class. I have several quilting classes, cooking classes, the plus size fitting class. I love Craftsy! And I say it too. What did you just say….back up, back up!
Judy D in WA says
I love Craftsy! Right now I’m taking a bra making class. I have several quilting classes, cooking classes, the plus size fitting class. I love Craftsy! And I say it too. What did you just say….back up, repeat.
Diana says
I too love Craftsy since forced into retirement, just signed up for paper piecing class, I’ve done paper piecing but looked like there was more I could learn
patti says
i have a few craftsy classes, some were free (pizza) and some i paid for when they were on sale. the only drawback for me is that i’m kinda rural and have verizon with a limited bandwidth. we’ve already had to double our amount of gigabytes(?) – at double the cost — and so the only time i can feel really free to watch is at the library. big drawback there is i have to drive to it, i’m only allowed 90 minutes a day, and it’s very hard to try anything hands on (sewing, cooking, knitting) while watching the video. oh, for high speed unlimited internet!
Bon says
I’ve taken one Craftsy class. I really liked it. And because I don’t do that particular thing often, it is always there to go back to so I can refresh my memory.
Joan says
I totally agree, Craftsy classes are wonderful. I can’t get to hands on classes these days as DH has health issues and cannot be left alone for several hours. So with the Craftsy class I can pop in at any time. Usually wait till they are on sale to sign up for a class. Sometimes cannot watch immediately so is nice knowing when I have time they are there. The free classes are a good place to sign up to see how things work.