Craftsy Celebrates Five Million Member Milestone!

DENVER, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Five million members from all 50 US states and over 180 countries worldwide have discovered the joys of Craftsy since its launch in June of 2011. An inspiring and empowering community where makers pursue their passion for crafting, Craftsy now offers more than 550 online classes in quilting, knitting, sewing, cake decorating, cooking, photography and art, along with recently added categories: woodworking, paper crafts and gardening. Craftsy also offers supplies and project kits in several categories, including quilting, knitting, sewing and art.

"We're proud to continue building our community of over five million crafters, providing them access to the world's best instructors in online classes they can watch anytime, anywhere, forever," said John Levisay, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Craftsy. "With on-demand access to interactive education, makers can gain confidence in their creative expression and create something great without ever leaving home. We're thrilled to be leading a movement that celebrates makers' creativity and provides them with the tools to bring it to life. We feel honored that so many have made us a part of their lives."

With nearly 400 expert instructors, Craftsy enables students of all levels to hone their skills, master new techniques and create cherished works from exquisite cakes to classic quilts. As a result, Craftsy attracts over 350 new class enrollments every hour. Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine, the most popular Craftsy quilting class, has over 40,000 enrollments alone. The fastest growing category is woodworking, a new addition to the family of classes offered by Craftsy.

"I'm still a little stunned that these amazing classes are available at all," said Craftsy member, Libby Bowles.  "Many are taught by some of my sewing icons. They are so well presented, and the Q&A is a phenomenal perk."

Featuring high-definition video lessons, Craftsy classes provide an unparalleled view of every step in the learning process. Each lesson is carefully designed, planned and curated to highlight the most valuable information. Students can customize their learning experience by pausing, rewinding and revisiting techniques as often as they'd like and for as long as they want. Additionally, crafters can interact with instructors or fellow students to get feedback on their projects, resolve any difficulties and improve their final design, all through a simple and easy to use online platform.

Beyond classes, Craftsy also offers a carefully curated selection of fabric, yarn, paint and project kits, each featuring the perfect pairing of material with a pattern from a top designer.

For more information, please visit www.craftsy.com.

About Craftsy
Craftsy is the preeminent online destination for passionate makers to learn, create and share. With online classes, popular supplies and indie patterns, over five million makers are taking their skills to new heights. Craftsy's online classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, art, cooking, photography and many more categories combine top-quality content, anytime convenience and the intimacy of an in-person experience with the world's best instructors. Members of the Craftsy community – whether neighbors or makers across the world – inspire and support each other with ideas, tips and positive feedback along the way. For more information, visit www.craftsy.com.

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