Author(s): Ros Badger

Art and Design

Festivals are now the mainstay of almost everyone's summer celebrations. No matter what your musical taste, fashion tribe or food preference, there is a festival out there to appeal to everyone. What all of the festivals now have in common are designated craft areas, where festival goers can explore and develop their creativity. From the teenager attending their first music event who wants fast ideas to express their personality to the newer breed of couples and families who make arts or literary festivals into their family holiday but still want to reflect their sophisticated tastes, whether that is hippy chick or Bedouin beauty. Festival Fabulous will show you how to 'get the look', with easy-to-make hair accessories, tutus, a bird winged poncho or welly socks. Including ways to make yourself and your camping space stand out from the crowd through a collection and handmade projects and on-trend styling ideas such as bunting, flower garlands and pompoms. Shot on location at a number of festivals, the photography immerses you in the festival world, capturing the style and spirit. Most of the projects are easy to achieve, with the aim being to inspire even the novice maker to embrace the spirit of creativity and give craft a go. The techniques will include paper craft, printing and sewing as well as crochet and knitting, creating a variety of projects from quick fix festival staples customising clothes, making headdresses and personalising your tent to lasting heirloom pieces for those that want the more boutique, glamping experience for their retro campervan or yurt.