Series synopsis
Craftopia is an American reality television series that premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2020. It ended on November 18, 2021. It stars Lauren Riihimaki, Toya Moore-Broyles and James Worsham.
An epic crafting competition show that features larger-than-life challenges in a magical studio that makes every crafter’s dreams come true.
Premise
An epic crafting competition show that features larger-than-life challenges in a magical studio that makes every crafter’s dreams come true.
Premise: The ultimate crafting competition is all grown up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lauren Riihimaki as Self - Host
- Toya Moore-Broyles as Self - Judge
- James Worsham as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Rosanna Pansino as Self - Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | May 27, 2020 | November 26, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 7, 2021 | November 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It’s My Party and I’ll Craft if I Want To Jonah, Annabelle, and Natalie meet their host, crafting superstar LaurDIY, before dreaming up party concepts and creating themed invitations to match. Whimsical street artist and crochet master London Kaye helps judges Toya and James decide who will move on to design Craftrophia-worthy 3D wall hangings. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Petopia We hope Nicola, Zion, and Monroe like animals, because that’s what their challenges are all about. First, they create busts of their favorite beasts. Next, the two fiercest Craftestants build custom sleep areas for pets. Extra special guest judge JP Connelly, the production designer behind Craftopia, weighs in, and Lauren’s dog Moose keeps our crafters company. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
If The Shoe Fits, Craft It Californians Khloe, JoJo, and Ethan channel their inner fashion designers to jump on eye-catching custom sneakers and, with some guidance from guest judge, renowned stylist Anthony Elle, create a wearable, high fashion craft. |
May 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Candy Couture Nigel, Tiffany, and Cheyenne hope to get ahead of the challenge with their wow-worthy wigs before crafting chic looks with candy. |
October 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Bow-Wow Ween It’s dog-gone spooky as Ashley, Sean, and Edgar outfit a trio of canine companions before decking themselves out for a spooky split-personality costume challenge. |
October 7, 2021 |
| 3 |
Scary Delicious Craftestants Ivonne, Miso, and Chris let their talent ooze in a spooky cooking challenge before getting their hands dirty with protruding prosthetics. |
October 7, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2021 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |