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Language of Flowers Colouring showcases the world's most beautiful flowering plants with 46 show-stopping designs to colour.

Discover the absorbing art of green-wood carving with Samuel Alexander's skills, projects and techniquesand his reflections on whittling in a busy world Whittling is an immersive and peaceful form of woodcarving which rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander shows how to responsibly source fresh green wood, introduces the basic techniques for using your knife, and demonstrates how to carve unique objects. But, sharing his own story, he also reveals the other benefit that whittling can bring you: a time of happy focus that's free from pressure and profoundly relaxing. After covering the basics of how to get started, you can work through a range of step-by-step projects at your own pace. Working with the grain, you'll create tactile curves and textures, slowly revealing the character of each piece as you whittle. Samuel's projects progress in difficulty to challenge your new skills, and include brushes, simple buttons, household hooks, a toy car, an apple ornament, spoons, vases, and beads. Finally, he shows how to finish the keepsakes you've whittled with oil, and how to maintain your tools. Throughout the book, Samuel's thoughtful prose also encourages you to find another state of mind as you whittle, and discover the deep calm which arrives as you focus on small movements and personal creativity.

Give new life to your favorite jeans with these simple techniques and inventive designs: upcycle, restyle, reimagineand rescue precious fabric from landfill Jeans are the most loved staple of everyone's wardrobe, and yet denim is one of the most resource-intensive fabrics. As a result, the iconic pair of jeans has fueled the upcycling trend from fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Givenchy to eco-conscious young people sewing at home. All are pushing boundaries with cool new ideas that give new life to their favorite denim. From denim expert Janelle Hanna, this practical book brings together ingenious repairing techniques and repurposing ideas. Your favorite jeans can be patched, visibly mended, reworked into a new fashionable style, or even cut up to form a completely new garment or accessory. Whether you want a tote bag, a bucket hat, or a fresh new cut in your trousers, Janelle's designs will show you how to rescue good denim from landfill and give it a better future. And you'll discover that there's nothing more satisfying than turning something old into something new!

Pick up a pencil and discover how to draw the world you see with this new guide from expert tutor Jake Spicer Join expert drawing tutor Jake Spicer and become an accomplished artist. With his guidance, you'll break long-held habits and explore new ways of seeing the world, and find yourself rapidly growing in confidence and skill. The first in a new series of pocket guides to the fundamental principles of drawing, Drawing What You See is accessible for the complete beginner, yet also addresses the core ideas that underpin observational drawing at every level. The first part, Shape, suggests ';orders of looking' that you can use to discern line and shape and present them on the page. You'll learn to look for positive and negative shapes; tone and color; hard, soft, and lost edgesthen make considered decisions about how to depict what you see. The second part, Tone, introduces mark-making and value. You'll learn about tonal grouping, tonal scale, and gradients. You'll be able to depict form and planes, and will study the fall of light and shadow. Finally, you'll learn how to design using tone, exploring high-key and low-key options. With hundreds of Jake's own drawings, this book shares his knowledge with focus, clarity, and a generosity of spirit.

Discovering the lighthouses of Maine has never been more fun.Wells artist Danielle Lehoux's unique color-as-you-go book mixes travel with the relaxation of coloring each lighthouse.

A groundbreaking survey examining the interrelationship of poetry, calligraphy, and painting in Japanese art from the eleventh to the early twentieth century

The ultimate guide to printing inks and processes, from the pigment to the printmaker.

'An important book, brimming with insight.' Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer'Material is generous, wise, fascinating and fundamentally humane.' Dan Richards, author of OutpostThrowing a pot. Building a bench. Sewing clothes. Creating a linocut illustration. Carving a spoon. What does it mean to make things with your hands in a digital age, full of mass-market, disposable items?Following the path trod by bestselling authors Lars Mytting, Robert Macfarlane and Barn the Spoon, craftsman Nick Kary explores what it means to be a maker. Through beautifully crafted writing filled with memorable craftspeople, landscapes, stories and scenery, Material is a rich celebration of what it means to imagine and create. Nick champions the voices of artisans across the UK, from potters to woodworkers, reminding us of the rich vein of knowledge and skills that defines our common human heritage. He tells the stories of makers and explores the challenge of making a living out of a practice that was once a necessity, asking them why they make and what it means to create in a world where consumers are disconnected from the creative and material process. Underlying his visits to meet fellow makers are the author's own reflections about what and who influenced him to value materials from the earth for the past forty years. Perfect for fans of Countryfile or Norwegian Wood, Material is a rich, inspiring read for woodworkers, potters, craftspeople, bibliophiles and anyone who enjoys working with their hands.

A mindfulness colouring book of intricate stars and timeless Celtic crosses -  for all ages.

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning, original illustrations capturing the essence of each chapter.Includes a Detailed Characters List: A comprehensive guide to the figures and archetypes within the tarot deck.Contains an Author Biography: Delve into the life and legacy of Arthur Edward Waite, the mastermind behind this classic work.Summary of Each Chapter: A concise and insightful summary of all chapters, enhancing your understanding of the text.Take a look at the captivating illustrated edition of Arthur Edward Waite's "The Pictorial Key to the Tarot" and discover the ethereal realm of tarot. With 20 exquisite drawings, this timeless classic-a pillar of tarot literature-has been brought to life. Each image has been painstakingly created to enhance Waite's profound insights into the symbolism and meanings of the tarot.Explore the detailed characters list that vividly describes the figures and archetypes of the tarot deck, from The Fool's journey of innocence to The World's symbol of completion. This guide serves as a window to understanding the profound narrative and symbolism each card presents.Accompanying the core content is an insightful biography of Arthur Edward Waite, offering a glimpse into the life of a man whose work has influenced generations of tarot enthusiasts and scholars. His journey from a mere practitioner to a leading figure in the realm of esoteric knowledge is as fascinating as it is inspiring.Each chapter is thoughtfully summarized, providing readers with a concise yet comprehensive understanding of Waite's intricate explanations. Whether you are a seasoned tarot reader or a curious newcomer, these summaries will deepen your appreciation of the tarot's rich symbolism and its potential for personal introspection and spiritual growth."The Pictorial Key to the Tarot" is not just a guide; it's a journey through the mystical and symbolic world of tarot. Its blend of scholarly wisdom and mystical exploration makes it an indispensable addition to any tarot enthusiast's collection. Immerse yourself in the knowledge and beauty of this illustrated edition and unlock the secrets of the tarot.

Making junk journals can be a deeply transformative experience. Author Francesca Radiceknows it. In this book, she shares her experience in making junk journals to inspire you to rediscover your creative self and bring more well-being into your life. Create using recycled items or affordable ones, you’ll experience the pleasure of creating something beautiful from common things. You will also find out how to fill your journal with all your expressive creations that bring you joy.Full of simple yet powerful projects and prompts, this book will provide you with all the inspiration and tools you need to create a journal from scratch from start to finish. Well-being is the most important thing, and now more than ever, we need tools to deal with stress and anxiety. This book will guide you to use creativity to find inner peace and bring magic into your mundane.

The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.

Welcome to a clever new way to approach watercolour painting. Begin by building up the muscle memory of the stroke pattern, then put brush to paper, and create a little animal watercolour with ease and confidence. Once you've mastered the stroke patterns, each animal project takes 10 minutes to create, and you can create the artworks again and again with confidence. Animals include: giraffe, panda, flamingo, robin, whale, boar, otter, penguin, tortoise, elephant, hippo, lizard, leopard, chicken, goldfish.

Everything you need to know to sew your own clothes and home furnishings.Demystify your sewing machine and get to grips with essential techniques with The Sewing Book. This bestselling guide covers over 300 techniques with illustrated step-by-step sequences, showing you how to create everything from seams and hems to darts, gathers, and collars.Discover how to read a pattern and adapt designs to suit your measurements, get to grips with tools and materials, and find the best fabrics to suit whatever you want to make.Complete with ten homeware and clothing projects to help you put your new-found skills to the test, The Sewing Book shows you everything you need to know, stitch by stitch.

Discover the extraordinary and the whimsical with The Big Book of Absurdly Whimsical Images, a unique coloring book crafted for teens and adults. This book is a treasure trove of the wonderfully bizarre and delightfully absurd, featuring intricate and complex images that defy reality. Imagine knights chatting on cell phones, chickens exploring underwater realms, and other fantastical scenarios that blend the everyday with the fantastical. Each page invites you into a world where creativity knows no bounds, offering an escape into a realm of endless possibilities.Designed with the adult colorist in mind, this book offers not just a coloring experience but a journey into a world of whimsical absurdity. The complexity and detail of each illustration provide a challenging and engaging coloring adventure, perfect for those who wish to lose themselves in the art of creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a casual hobbyist, these images offer a refreshing departure from the mundane, igniting your imagination and providing hours of entertainment.Beyond the joy of coloring, The Thick Book of Absurdly Whimsical Images serves as a fantastic tool for stress relief and relaxation. The act of coloring has been shown to have therapeutic benefits, helping to calm the mind and alleviate anxiety. As you fill these absurd and whimsical scenes with color, you’ll find yourself drifting into a state of peaceful mindfulness, where daily stresses fade away, and the focus is solely on the moment and the movement of your coloring tools.The Thick Book of Absurdly Whimsical Images: A Coloring Book for Teens & Adults is an ideal choice for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy and relaxation to their life. It’s a perfect gift for friends, family, or even yourself. This coloring book promises to provide not just a creative outlet but also a delightful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a must-have for those who love to color and dream.

Her second monograph with Radius, Victoria Sambunaris: Transformation of a Landscape shares the nuance and majesty of the artist’s practice in a large-scale book format.Based in New York, Victoria Sambunaris structures her life around a photographic journey traversing the American landscape for several months per year. Equipped with a 5×7-inch field camera, a video camera, and research material, she crosses the country alone tenting on top of her car. Her project-based photographs document the continuing transformation of the American landscape with specific attention given to expanding political, technological, and industrial interventions.Part of her ongoing, twenty-four-year series “Taxonomy of a Landscape,” this book encompasses the past decade of work, including collected ephemera that form the essential and incidental elements of her practice as a photographer and researcher. Also featured are archival documentation of experiences and observations on the road, such as snapshots, maps, road logs, journals, geology and history books, mineral specimens, and artifacts.

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience. All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs.To make the book as easy-to-use as possible, each stitch details the embroidery disciplines it is used for, and any alternative names.The stitches have been divided across 7 chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN's unparalleled archive collection, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life.The book is designed to complement the Royal School of Needlework's unique Stitch Bank collection (rsnstitchbank.org), an online project created to conserve and protect historical embroidery techniques. The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery. To mark the RSN's 150th anniversary, RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), was launched to continue this mission; digitally conserving and showcasing the wide variety of the world's embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times. The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN work with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 300 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework.

17 stunning Tunisian crochet garments to make with love and wear with pride, from elegant summer tops to cozy winter jackets. Tunisian crochet is a popular technique that shares similarities with both crochet and knitting. The versatile range of textures it can create, from richly dense to delicate and lace-like, is used to full effect in this sumptuous book from Danish designer and teacher Helle Kampp Mathorne. Ideal for experienced crafters, the book blends Tunisian crochet with elements of both standard crochet and knitting to create 17 stunning garment designs for all seasons. Choose from: A richly textured skirt with a knitted rib hem;An elegant camisole with glitter stripes and crocheted straps;A long jacket with wheat stitch pattern and raglan sleeves;A stylish camisole with a flower-lace back;And warm, huggable wardrobe staples including roll-necks, cardigans and sweaters.The designs are written for sizes 2 to 14 (UK sizes 6 to 18). Charts are included, and a thorough techniques section features the Tunisian crochet stitches and techniques you need with step-by-step visuals. The stunning photography and easy-to-follow patterns will provide both inspiration and guidance when creating your own slow fashion, handmade wardrobe.

The ultimate week-by-week quilt-along companion from best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore and quilting expert Melissa Nayler: learn how to create 52 unique blocks - one for every week of the year - then combine them into a stunning patchwork quilt. Follow the book from start to finish to create a stunning, harmonious quilt using all the block designs, or dip in and out, experiment with the techniques and then mix and match your favorite blocks to create your own unique creation. The book features: An inspiring variety of quilting techniques - from simple machine piecing and appliqué to foundation paper piecing, every block explores a different patchwork and/or quilting method.Simple instructions, perfect for beginners - each unique block is accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions, clear photography and full-size templates.All the patchwork and quilting techniques needed - from piecing your initial shapes right through to binding your finished quilt.Matching, bonus projects - if you're looking to make items to match your quilt, Debbie has shared ideas on how to transform individual blocks into homewares and accessories, including pillows, pouches and placemats.This book is inspired by Debbie and Melissa's incredibly popular Block of the Month quilt-along from the award-winning Half Yard Sewing Club: www.halfyardsewingclub.com

Knit 20 tiny, adorable farmyard favourites, from cheeky piglets and bustling chickens to a loyal sheepdog and your very own scarecrow. 'This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favourite in the Let's Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.' Let's Knit magazine This endearing collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels. Choose from a whole plot of farmyard favorites, from little pigs and their piglets to soft wooly sheep, galloping ponies and herds of cows. This endearing collection from best-selling author and knitter Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Farmyard (9781781262931), 2018.

Aimed at those with some experience of painting in watercolour but helpful for beginners too, the book provides a comprehensive masterclass in the art of landscape painting. Readers will be taken on a journey, developing a rich understanding of the landscape as an inspirational subject, through the steps required to capture it in watercolour, to designing paintings and adopting strategies and structures that will deliver consistent results. The book concludes with advice and guidance on how to progress from painting as a hobby to earning a living as a full-time artist, navigating a way through the challenges of the digital era and social media.

Learn how to draw in 4 weeks with this beginner-friendly drawing book and accompanying sketchpad, presented in a handy folder. With divided sections for each week, this carefully designed guide will give complete beginners the confidence to produce effective drawings in no time.

This delightful colouring book includes over 40 designs inspired by the traditions of Scandinavian folk art. With their signiture bold designs, vibrant patterns and animal characters, these Scandi images are a joy to colour.

Published in association with The Royal Collection, this delightful colouring book features classic botanical illustrations based on the work of 17th century artist, Alexander Marshal. Marshal''s full-colour, full-page artwork is showcased beside black and white versions to fill with colour.