craft techniques

What is woodturning? We go behind the finished piece to explore the history of woodturning, look at the process and tools needed for creating turned wood, the benefits this craft can have on mental health and wellbeing, and share the work of contemporary woodturners in the UK.

In the first of our new series artist Amy McCarthy explores different techniques for creating art and craft. First up she looks at the controversial technique of digital art, and discovers how artists are harnessing new technology to create art on their iPads.