Arts and crafts Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler: Artistic quilter

Ann Harwell of Wendell is not a typical quilter. As she puts it, she draws pictures with her sewing machine. She also wins awards. Her colorful quilts hang on walls worldwide.

Make Valentine's Day baskets for your kids

Instead of chocolate, try giving your children a Valentine's Day basket with some of their favorite things!

Jamei McGee, WRAL contributor

10 Last-minute Halloween costume ideas to save the spookiest day!

If you've left your Halloween costume to the last minute, explore our guide for top DIY costume ideas!

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

CenterFest Arts Festival returns to Durham this weekend

CenterFest Arts Festival returns to Durham this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Tar Heel Traveler: Pinkie

Pinkie Strother is an artist from Fuquay-Varina who creates small buildings and clay figures, not dollhouses, but recreations of actual buildings, many of which are from her childhood. Her dioramas, along with her paintings, capture the culture and values of Black families.

Small Business Spotlight: Veteran and mom opens paint studio in Raleigh with party vibes

UB Paint'n & Sip'n owner Juanita Cotton, a veteran and single mom, spent the last 18 years working full time and caring for her son. Now it's her turn to shine.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Dedicated Canes fan crochets Seth Jarvis jersey

According to the girl's mother, her daughter made a Seth Jarivis jersey.

Very Special Arts Festival provide fun, touching performances for all

After being abset the last few years due to the pandemic, the festival made its return in Fayetteville Thursday. The day was filled with arts, crafts, activities and performances, including a touching performance dedicated to a former teacher who passed away in 2022.

The art of a perfectly worded greeting card

I firmly believe that a well-timed, well-written card can cement a relationship, help heal an argument, and make any day a bit brighter for both the sender and receiver.

Crissy Fishbane, WRAL contributor

Free kids' craft event at Lowe's on Saturday, Dec. 17 when you pre-register

The December Lowe's craft event for kids is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17 and the kids will be building and decorating a handmade wreath ornament. Register now because these events fill up quickly.

Sanford man's handmade baseball bats a home run

John Lipscomb makes handmade baseball bats and has made bats for celebrities such as Jay Leno, Joe Namath and Dabo Sweeny.

Raleigh's original, longest running arts festival is back -- with big bubbles

Shop blocks and blocks of work from an eclectic selection of photographers, painters, and craftspeople in pottery, jewelry, woodwork and more, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11 a.m.

Free coloring book event for kids at JCPenney on March 12

JCPenney is having a Barbie and Hot Wheels coloring book event for kids on March 12 at participating locations!

Mommy and me: Fun and easy crafts to celebrate National Strawberry Day

Strawberry Day is Feb. 27! Celebrate with your kids and check out these fun and easy strawberry-themed crafts.

Fox and the noun: Costumed Durham poet brings people together while honing craft

For 11 years, Chris Vitiello has juggled writing profound, meaningful poems on his typewriter while wearing a fox costume. It's not what most children dream of becoming as adults, but it's a central aspect of his life and a way to connect with others.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Men's knitting club sees boom during the pandemic

Many have had to get creative during the pandemic for our minds and for our sanity. Some have picked up new hobbies -- and one that has exploded in popularity is knitting.

Free take home craft kits for kids at Michaels on January 8 & 22

Michaels is offering a free take home craft kits for kids on Jan. 8 and Jan. 22!

Go Ask Dad: Twig Therapy

WRAL contributor Greg Behr introduces us to Twig Therapy, a technique he developed when he was 7 years old.

Greg Behr, WRAL contributor

Go Ask Dad: How to build a pile of expensive wood

WRAL contributor Greg Behr breaks out his flannel shirt and work boots for a special project - a birdhouse.

Greg Behr, WRAL contributor

Start a new family tradition with a Thankful Tree

A few years ago, we bought a "Thankful" tree at Michael's craft store. It was cardboard and had little leaves where we could write what we were thankful for that year and then stick it to the tree.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Free Halloween take home craft kit for kids at Michaels on October 23

Michaels is offering a free take home Halloween craft kit for kids on Saturday, October 23!

Melissa & Doug toys, puzzles, playsets, crafts on sale

Melissa & Doug toys are on sale at Amazon!

Tar Heel Traveler: Yuko Art

Yuko Nogami Taylor left Japan for America at age 24, feeling she didn't belong in either country. She settled in North Carolina and at one point came across photographs of impoverish, nameless Black Americans and felt a kinship with them. Working from those photos, she created a series of paintings. Today, Yuko lives in Raleigh, and those works, along with her traditional Japanese paintings, have sold nationwide.

Top games, crafts and toys on sale

Multiple games, crafts, toys and more are on sale at Amazon right now!

Craft corner: Bleach spray T-shirts

Jamei McGee shows us how to make these kid-friendly T-shirts!

Jamei McGee, WRAL contributor