Leisure Arts
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Leisure Arts is, in the United States, a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining.
Established in 1971 in Libertyville, Illinois
, Leisure Arts relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas
in 1975. In 1992, the company was acquired by Time Warner
and became a part of its Southern Progress division. Leisure Arts became a Liberty Media
owned company in May, 2007.
Publications which teach how to knit and how to crochet
are sold to individuals through their website and to sewing and craft stores for retail purchase. Pattern books on many other topics including scrapbooking, quilting, counted cross stitch, beading, painting, sewing, and home decorating are included in their wide range of do-in-yourself publications. Holidays and celebration publications are consumer favorites.
The Leisure Arts book range covers a variety of DIY craft and needlework skills. New titles are introduced on a regular basis, addressing both basic, long standing categories and new trends. An in-house team of designers and editors develops multiple titles each year. They also create publications with other leading publishers, licensed partners, and manufacturers to provide timely inspiration for the creative consumer.
Their publications support industry craft products as well as their own unique product offerings such as albums, papers, stamps, and fashion accessories. One such product line offered by Leisure Arts is Exclusively You.
Exclusively You is a unique line of stylish elements for creating handbags and other fashionable accessories. The product line includes faux leather purse handles and panels in a variety of colors and textures, ready-to-wear embellishments, hardware & findings, canvas totes, and “how-to” publications.
In addition to publications, the Leisure Arts product line also includes DVDs and web-cast productions designed for teaching and entertaining.
Such DVD titles and webcasts (also available through iTunes as podcasts) make learning easier than ever. Experienced instructors and authors, such as Melissa Leapman and Catherine Miller Scott, take the viewer through the “motions.” Beginners gain confidence with personal guidance and the highest quality of filming. Features such as an A to Z index, auto pause and stitch-along instructions make it easy for beginners to learn at their own pace. Experienced stitchers can brush-up on basic skills and enjoy entertaining features from those who share their passion of crafting.
Leisure Arts’ DVD assortment includes Christopher Lowell
, leading home decorating expert, accomplished author, designer, and TV host, who shares the foundation and encouragement that shows consumers they “can do it.”
TV personality Candice Coke and designer Lori Wenger ‘deconstruct’ clothing to ‘reconstruct’ one-of-a-kind funky ideas to’remix’ jeans, shirts, tees, and more!
Additionally all production and pre-press preparation for publications are handled by their in-house graphics departments. Photography and webcast productions are created in their on-site studio. Leisure Arts partners with TriCoast Studios in California on their DVD productions.
Leisure Arts hosts several convenient websites to keep consumers informed. These sites offer a source to research products, daily blogs, download patterns, and provide online ordering. A retail locator can be found at leisurearts.com to aid consumers in finding a shop in their area.
The Leisure Arts newsletter is published online monthly. Each issue features newly released publications, special features, handy tips from staff experts and readers, as well as free projects and recipes. The newsletter is free and can be obtained by visiting their site and subscribing.
The Leisure Arts brand is one that ensures inspiration, timely design, and reliable instructions that invite customers of all ages to discover and enjoy “the art of everyday living”.
Established in 1971 in Libertyville, Illinois
Libertyville, Illinois
Libertyville is an affluent northern suburb of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is located west of Lake Michigan on the Des Plaines River. The 2000 census population was 20,742; the 2005 estimate was 21,760...
, Leisure Arts relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
in 1975. In 1992, the company was acquired by Time Warner
Time Warner
Time Warner is one of the world's largest media companies, headquartered in the Time Warner Center in New York City. Formerly two separate companies, Warner Communications, Inc...
and became a part of its Southern Progress division. Leisure Arts became a Liberty Media
Liberty Media
Liberty Media Corporation is an American media conglomerate and the control is exercised by company Chairman John C. Malone, who owns a majority of the voting shares....
owned company in May, 2007.
Publications which teach how to knit and how to crochet
Crochet
Crochet is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. The word is derived from the French word "crochet", meaning hook. Hooks can be made of materials such as metals, woods or plastic and are commercially manufactured as well as produced by...
are sold to individuals through their website and to sewing and craft stores for retail purchase. Pattern books on many other topics including scrapbooking, quilting, counted cross stitch, beading, painting, sewing, and home decorating are included in their wide range of do-in-yourself publications. Holidays and celebration publications are consumer favorites.
The Leisure Arts book range covers a variety of DIY craft and needlework skills. New titles are introduced on a regular basis, addressing both basic, long standing categories and new trends. An in-house team of designers and editors develops multiple titles each year. They also create publications with other leading publishers, licensed partners, and manufacturers to provide timely inspiration for the creative consumer.
Their publications support industry craft products as well as their own unique product offerings such as albums, papers, stamps, and fashion accessories. One such product line offered by Leisure Arts is Exclusively You.
Exclusively You is a unique line of stylish elements for creating handbags and other fashionable accessories. The product line includes faux leather purse handles and panels in a variety of colors and textures, ready-to-wear embellishments, hardware & findings, canvas totes, and “how-to” publications.
In addition to publications, the Leisure Arts product line also includes DVDs and web-cast productions designed for teaching and entertaining.
Such DVD titles and webcasts (also available through iTunes as podcasts) make learning easier than ever. Experienced instructors and authors, such as Melissa Leapman and Catherine Miller Scott, take the viewer through the “motions.” Beginners gain confidence with personal guidance and the highest quality of filming. Features such as an A to Z index, auto pause and stitch-along instructions make it easy for beginners to learn at their own pace. Experienced stitchers can brush-up on basic skills and enjoy entertaining features from those who share their passion of crafting.
Leisure Arts’ DVD assortment includes Christopher Lowell
Christopher Lowell
Christopher Lowell is an interior decorator and television personality. He is best known for hosting the television shows Interior Motives and It's Christopher Lowell!...
, leading home decorating expert, accomplished author, designer, and TV host, who shares the foundation and encouragement that shows consumers they “can do it.”
TV personality Candice Coke and designer Lori Wenger ‘deconstruct’ clothing to ‘reconstruct’ one-of-a-kind funky ideas to’remix’ jeans, shirts, tees, and more!
Additionally all production and pre-press preparation for publications are handled by their in-house graphics departments. Photography and webcast productions are created in their on-site studio. Leisure Arts partners with TriCoast Studios in California on their DVD productions.
Leisure Arts hosts several convenient websites to keep consumers informed. These sites offer a source to research products, daily blogs, download patterns, and provide online ordering. A retail locator can be found at leisurearts.com to aid consumers in finding a shop in their area.
The Leisure Arts newsletter is published online monthly. Each issue features newly released publications, special features, handy tips from staff experts and readers, as well as free projects and recipes. The newsletter is free and can be obtained by visiting their site and subscribing.
The Leisure Arts brand is one that ensures inspiration, timely design, and reliable instructions that invite customers of all ages to discover and enjoy “the art of everyday living”.