Craftopia is returning for a second season in 2021, as well as for a series of holiday specials later this year on HBO Max. Fans will see an eight-episode season featuring adult contestants in addition to the new specials which will feature kids. Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, hosts the crafting competition series.
HBO Max revealed more about the return of the TV show in a press release.
“HBO Max has renewed the popular competition series Craftopia. Hosted and executive produced by crafting expert and YouTube sensation Lauren Riihimaki, aka LaurDIY, the 8-episode new season titled “Craftopia: Holiday Showdown” will feature adult contestants, surprise expert guests from around the country and a new crop of wildly inventive and inspiring creations and will premiere in 2021.
Additionally, HBO Max will launch four festive holiday-themed special episodes featuring the most impressive kid crafters in the country. Two Halloween episodes will drop this upcoming October 22 followed by two winter spectaculars on November 16. Each one will be sure to inspire and excite through crafting challenges, super special guests, and a mind-blowing holiday-themed studio set where “Craftestants” fill up their carts with an endless supply of the best materials to compete for a cash prize.
“We’re looking forward to keeping our audience’s creative juices flowing with the return of this imaginative, family-friendly show,” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president original non-fiction and kids programming, HBO Max. “We are thrilled to work with Lauren and the B17 team on sparking craft ideas in homes everywhere with our upcoming specials and season two.”
“The upcoming holiday episodes are cute beyond words with talented kids that will melt your hearts,” said Riihimaki. “For season two, not only are the contestants literally bigger, so are the challenges and we’re taking everything to the next level. It’s going to be an epic ride and I’m so grateful to be part of a show that embodies everything I love about being creative.”
“Craftopia: Holiday Showdown” is executive produced by Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher for B17 Entertainment with Claire Kosloff signed on as showrunner.”
Check out a preview for the upcoming holiday episodes of Craftopia below.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Craftopia on HBO Max? Do you plan to watch season two and the holiday-themed specials?
