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Craftsy app review: interactive video-based classes for crafty people
Intoduction
If you're passionate about crafts (knitting, jewelry making, and sewing, for example) and want to learn new techniques, then the Craftsy app is for you.
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Craftsy offers a great way to educate users by utilizing interactive videos; you can learn the basics or add other techniques to make your crafts stand out.
Follow Your Passions Anywhere You Go
The Craftsy app offers a unique opportunity for anyone who enjoys creating and crafting in their spare time. You'll be able to enhance your present talents or learn something new via instructional videos. Not only are these videos helpful but they are also interactive. By posing questions that will be received by the other students in the class as well as the instructors themselves, you get all the elements of an in-class environment in the palm of your hand.
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Craftsy courses cover almost everything you could want to learn about any craft or artistic endeavor. You can take the quick free classes included in the app or sign up for full-length courses in your desired field. Regardless of the method or length of course you choose you will get great insight and instruction from Craftsy's instructors.
The interface of the app is great. You can browse all the free courses available or browse by category. Once you have signed up for the course the video is immediately available for your use. From the bottom menu you can browse all the videos relating to the course, discuss what is being taught with other users, and take notes. Craftsy even provides you a list of materials you will need, and when you have completed your project you can share it with your classmates.
Mastering Can Be Expensive
The free Craftsy videos will provide you with the basics, but if you really want to delve deep into your art the full courses can be a little pricey for some. The rates for full classes range from $29.99 to $59.99 depending on the length of the course, as well as how in-depth you wish to go into each subject.
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The price is definitely worth it as the information provided could take years to learn on your own, unless of course you have a master of that craft at your disposal. The benefit of allowing you the option of both is great. This way you won't sink $30 or $40 into something that a week later you realize you don't enjoy at all.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Every type of art and craft is available for instruction
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Free instructional videos allow you to try something before you can commit
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The menu and interface is intuitive and easy to use
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You can discuss and share your projects with classmates
Cons
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Full video courses could seem expensive for some
Final Thoughts
Craftsy has executed a great educational app, with everything you need all in one place. If you're looking to try something new or are looking to broaden your skills in arts and crafts the the Craftsy app is definitely for you. Although pricey for some, the benefit of the free courses will allow you to try something new and who knows? You could love it.
Matthew MacCallum
Matthew MacCallum is an award winning filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and comedian. He is a lifelong Apple products user and has vowed never to seek help for his App addiction.