Craftsy is an online platform offering video classes and tutorials across a wide range of hobbies like sewing, knitting, woodworking, painting and cake decorating. You can access content either by buying classes or via a subscription for unlimited access. Prices vary depending on the plan and promotions available at the time you sign up.
What are the advantages?
There is a wide variety of content. Many customers praise the large library of craft classes and the quality of the instruction. Instructors are often experienced and tutorials detailed, which many find useful for improving skills or learning new techniques.
Flexible payment options
You can buy courses individually or subscribe. If you take several classes in a year, a subscription can represent good value compared to buying each one separately. Most classes come with downloadable materials like patterns, worksheets or guides. If you want to treat yourself to crochet kits, you can go online and browse. Great for craft enthusiasts, crochet kits are a one-stop shop for everything. Crocheting, bird watching and scrapbooking are popular examples of ‘granny’ hobbies that are popular now with younger people.
There are mixed reviews on the customer experience
Many users report frustrations with billing, including difficult cancellations and auto-renewals you might miss without notifications, which can make the cost feel less transparent. Some people feel certain classes repeat similar content or aren’t worth the price, especially if you only watch a few. Free or low-cost tutorials on YouTube, library access via services like Libby or alternative platforms can sometimes offer similar value without a subscription.

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