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Season 1 – Craftopia

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Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, hosts a competition featuring 9 to 15-year-old crafters who use their imaginations to make inventive and amazing creations in order to take home the "Craftrophia."

Critics Reviews

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine 05/27/2020
Riihimaki, with her candy-colored aesthetic and seemingly endless store of energy, makes a perfect host. The kids are fantastic, too; one boy is a crochet prodigy, while a girl from South Africa crafts a sweet tribute to her beloved lions. Go to Full Review Linda Holmes NPR 05/27/2020
The drawback is the production style, which calls to mind a half-hour toy ad, where you constantly expect someone to pop out and say "Oh, boy!" But the kids are still really talented. Go to Full Review Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com 05/27/2020
The series is hosted by Lauren Riihimaki, whom Forbes has described as the "millennial Martha Stewart." She is a delight, presenting both the contestants and some DIY tips for viewers with a tremendous amount of polish. Go to Full Review Jason Flatt But Why Tho? 01/23/2023
9/10
Craftopia is the perfect new reality competition show for the moment. It’s creative, positive, fun, and bound to inspire an arts and crafts bug in its viewers. Go to Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 06/18/2020
4/5
Tween crafters compete in fun, family-friendly DIY series. Go to Full Review David Griffin IGN Movies 05/29/2020
8/10
Whether you're a long-time crafter or a newbie, Craftopia is an inspiring and charming look at some of the best young talent around. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lauren Riihimaki

Host

Lauren Riihimaki

Executive Producer

Brien Meagher

Executive Producer

Kate Felsted

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 27, 2020 It's My Party and I'll Craft if I Want to Jonah, Annabelle and Natalie meet host LaurDIY before dreaming up party concepts and creating themed invitations to match; street artist London Kaye helps judges Toya and James decide who will move on to design Craftrophia-worthy 3D wall hangings. Details Episode 2 Aired May 27, 2020 Petopia Nicola, Zion and Monroe must create busts of their favorite beasts; next, the two fiercest contestants build custom sleep areas for pets; guest judge JP Connelly weighs in, and Lauren's dog, Moose, keeps the crafters company. Details Episode 3 Aired May 27, 2020 If the Shoe Fits, Craft It Californians Khloe, JoJo and Ethan channel their inner fashion designers to jump on eye-catching custom sneakers; with some guidance from guest judge Anthony Elle, they create a wearable, high-fashion craft. Details Episode 4 Aired May 27, 2020 The Right Stuffed Tida, Brodie and Iris face-off in super sweet challenges; they have a confection quick craft inspired by guest judge Rosanna Pansino; after incorporating bakery goods into edible masterpieces, two contestants make adorable plushies. Details Episode 5 Aired May 27, 2020 It's Lit! Spunky 12-year-olds Ava, Cooper and Sasha must turn paper lanterns into unique, whimsical works of art before two advance to an ambitious Craft Master Challenge, elevating the classic lemonade stand concept into an innovative small business idea. Details Episode 6 Aired May 27, 2020 New Backpack, Who Dis? Weber, Brooklyn and Ceres plunge into two school-inspired challenges: first, they transform lockers into creative masterpieces, then the top contestants turn ordinary backpacks into something super special. Details Episode 7 Aired May 27, 2020 Treecycled Aria, Max and Clara think outside the box to create handmade plants and flowers before the two remaining crafters tackle an upcycling Craft Master Challenge that finds them transforming trashcans full of waste materials into something magical. Details Episode 8 Aired May 27, 2020 It's Party Slime Chuk, Suhani and Lily have their work cut out for them with a sticky Quick Craft inspired by guest judge Karina Garcia, the "Slime Queen;" using Karina's favorite gooey ingredient, the crafters whip up fake food that looks good enough to eat. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 22, 2020 Craftenstein's Monster Kaya, Angel and Erin spook the judges with Halloween-inspired mobiles; as the two creepiest Craftestants make haunting costumes with a light-up twist, Anjelika Temple returns to help Toya and James decide whose ghoulish getup is truly electrifying. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 22, 2020 Nightmare on Craft Street Adalyn, Sasha and Sabrina transform paper-mache piñatas into terrifying monstrous creations before the Craft Master Challenge finds two of these 11-year-olds turning ordinary dollhouses into creepified haunted abodes. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 2020 Merry Craftmas! It's the most wonderful time of the year for crafting; Kyndal, Sierra and James set out to find the perfect ingredients to create festive holiday dessert platters; next, two contestants turn mantles into holiday masterpieces. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 26, 2020 Craft the Halls Julianne, Cooper and Iva race to dream up one-of-a-kind holiday countdown calendars that'll keep the judges smiling for days; next, two crafters tackle holiday window displays with their very own storefront designs. Details

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Craftopia — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Lauren Riihimaki, Brien Meagher, Kate Felsted
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Game Show, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 27, 2020