Primitive Technology: the Complete Guide to Making Things in the Wild from Scratch by John Plant

$35.00 AUD

Category: Craft

Disconnect from digital and reconnect with your inner caveman If there were ever a book to make you switch off the TV, unplug the gaming console and reconnect with nature, Primitive Technology is it. It will teach you the everyday skills that both the expert and the novice will need to craft resources f rom scratch from your natural surroundings and truly experience the wilderness. For the first time, John Plant imparts his much sought-after knowledge to show us the fundamental skills needed to build a shelter, from lighting a fire and creating an axe head to crafting a spear and making a kiln. Using step-by-step instructions and practical illustrations, this is a must-have book for anyone who wants to learn a new skill, get outdoors and reconnect with nature like never before. ...Show more

A Tear in the Glass - Nina Stanton's Life Journey Through the Fine and Decorative Arts by Mary Ryllis Clark

$45.00 AUD

Category: Craft

Inspired by the way Edmund de Waal uses the netsuke in the Hare with Amber Eyes as a vehicle to tell the history of a family, Mary Ryllis Clark uses nearly 100 beautiful objects, chosen by her friend Nina Stanton, not only to make symbolic connections to Nina¿s own exploration of her life, but al so to introduce the reader to the historic, cultural and social context of the world of the fine and decorative arts in Australia. These often acute observations make a fitting legacy for the life and work of Nina Stanton.This book offers autobiographical insights into the life, experiences and deep feelings of Nina Stanton. Nina was a trail-blazer. She graduated successfully from the inaugural year of the first-ever Museum Studies course in Victoria. Her consulting business was among the first in Australia to offer specialised services for museums and she punctuated her career in Melbourne with employment in Queensland, New South Wales and Norfolk Island. Hers was a life in which a great deal had been accomplished. This book reflects the professional heart and central passion of her life: the care and interpretation of objects in a collection.Nina selected objects that triggered memories of different times in her life, including antique furniture, clocks, paintings, silverware, glass and porcelain. Through them she tells her story which Mary shapes into an introduction to the fine and decorative arts. It is a story about choices and redemption, using the objects as a bridge to self knowledge and general knowledge.This book will introduce the reader to the little-known world of the fine and decorative arts in Australia and will be a valuable contribution to our understanding of the world of the curator and the place of objects in the history of Australia. ...Show more

Making a Life: Celebrating the Joy and Value of Working with Our Hands by Melanie Falick

$55.00 AUD

Category: Craft

Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a transformative, inspiring journey. Traveling across continents, she met quilters and potters, weav ers and painters, metalsmiths, printmakers, woodworkers, and more, and uncovered truths that have been speaking to us for millennia yet feel urgently relevant today: We make in order to slow down. To connect with others. To express ideas and emotions, feel competent, create something tangible and long-lasting. And to feed the soul. In revealing stories and gorgeous original photographs, Making a Life captures all the joy of making and the power it has to give our lives authenticity and meaning. ...Show more

The Way of the Woodshop: Creating, Designing, and Decorating with Wood by Aleksandra Zee

$49.99 AUD

Category: Craft

In this beautifully illustrated instructional guide, celebrated woodworker Aleksandra Zee offers a masterclass in creating beautiful, unique natural objects, and decorating with wood."There's just something about wood. It's an imperfect material with cracks, knots, and irregularities. As an imperfect be ing, I find that by working with wood and all its inconsistencies, I can also tackle my own." -Aleksandra Zee Roll up your sleeves and get ready to master the basics of woodworking in Aleksandra Zee's cozy Bay Area studio. The Way of the Woodshop is a meditative guidebook and a feast for the eyes, an illustrated journey through the joys of working, decorating, and crafting with wood. Packed with gorgeous photography and do-it-yourself projects ranging from easy to advanced, The Way of the Woodshop takes you step by step through the process of creating nesting cutting boards, a blanket ladder, a daybed, a table and bench, and more. Zee covers the basics, from choosing the right lumber, to understanding different wood types and grains, to curating a tool collection, along with tips on decorating with wood and curating a space that you love. Along the way, she encourages you to tap into your creativity and relish the joys of working with your hands, and she shares lessons from her own empowering journey, as a woman carving out her space in a stereotypically male profession. Whether you want to decorate your home, create personal gifts, or just love handmade objects, The Way of the Woodshop will inspire you to grab a sander and discover the joy of making ...Show more

Reclaimed Wood - A Field Guide by Klaas Armster; Alan Solomon; Michel Arnaud (By (photographer))

$39.99 AUD

Category: Craft

The first handbook on reclaimed wood, combining useful information, rich history, and design ideas Wood reclaimed from old houses, factories, barns, water tanks, and boardwalks has become a valuable commodity, treasured for the patina that gives witness to its history. Our ancestors built well, using l ocally sourced lumber that expressed the culture and natural history of their region: oak and pine in the Northeast; hickory and cypress in the South; Douglas fir and redwood in the West. Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide is the first complete visual handbook to this popular resource, covering history, culture, salvage, sources, contemporary uses (in buildings and furniture), and practical advice. ...Show more

Raw Drawing by Alessandro Bonaccorsi

$24.99 AUD

Category: Craft

As Picasso said: 'It took me a lifetime to Paint Like a Child'. Raw Drawing is not an art class -- it is a unique philosophy and a practical resource that teaches you how to draw spontaneously and creatively without any inhibition. Learn how to use signs, lines and shapes to create a new visu al language. It's a non-judgmental technique to help you visualize your thoughts, express your emotions, develop your ideas and, why not, relax with a pen or pencil. Since he launched the Raw Drawing initiative in 2017, Italian artist Alessandro Bonaccorsi has given dozens of courses across Italy, helping people expand their creativity. This book brings together all of Alessandro's core teachings, making the power and creativity of raw drawing accessible to everyone. The book is recommended for those over 14 years of age, who are open to let themselves become children again and draw with a carefree mind. Use Raw Drawing to get closer to the heart of things, and learn to appreciate the beauty of the spontaneous. ...Show more

DIY Notebooks Made Easy

$25.00 AUD

Category: Craft

You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of This Book: Ink by Jake Spicer

$27.99 AUD

Category: Craft | Series: You Will Be Able to Draw ... Ser.

Discover the endless possibilities of ink - whether you are using a nib pen, brush, biro or marker. This interactive book teaches you how to draw in line, wash and color, and allows you the space to practise on the page through guided exercises in mark-making and drawing. You will: - Experiment with lin e- Learn about hatching and cross-hatching- Work with ink wash- Understand color and tone ...Show more

The Danish Art of Whittling - Simple Projects for the Home by Frank Egholm

$19.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Easy and beautiful whittling projects that even beginning woodworkers can make for their home The satisfying craft of whittling has become more popular than ever--and these Scandinavian-style projects for the home will inspire both novices and experts with their beauty and simplicity. They include chi ldren's toys such as a bird whistle and ring catcher; practical items like door hooks and butter knives; and decorative necklaces, buttons, carved flowers, and a chess set. All the projects are amazingly easy, and with a visual step-by-step technique section at the front of the book, anyone can take them on. ...Show more

Artist's Drawing Techniques by Dorling Kindersley

$45.00 AUD

Category: Craft

Learn how to draw with charcoal, pen, and pastel with step-by-step workshops from professional artists. Artist's Drawing Techniques is your guide to every aspect of drawing for pleasure, from choosing a subject to mounting your finished masterpiece. Turn your hand to over 80 artist's techniques includi ng cross-hatching, stippling, blending, and masking using pencil, charcoal, coloured pencils, and pastels. Develop your artistic style by following step-by-step drawing tutorials through beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects. Take on creative challenges with inspiring exercises and art projects to develop your skills, and stunning feature drawings to showcase every artistic technique and guide you on your way. Unlock your creative potential with Artist's Drawing Techniques. ...Show more

Wood Craft: Master the Art of Green Woodworking by Barn the Spoon; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

$39.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, axe-based furniture making, and turning. With green woodworking there's no need for costly materials and machinery. All you need to begin c rafting is a log, an axe, and a hand knife. Starting with the selection and splitting of your very first log, let Wood Craft show you all the techniques of green woodworking and guide you step by step through a series of rewarding projects. Learn to carve your own spoons, bowls, shrink pots, and other objects; construct simple pieces of furniture, such as a frame stool and side table; discover how to turn wood on a pole lathe in order to construct a full chair with turned legs and back rest. Wood Craft brings up-to-date a newly resurgent folk craft and makes it truly accessible to all - no workshop required. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch with nature and find harmony working with your hands. ...Show more

Crafted: A Collection of Crafts New, Old and Forgotten by Sally Coulthard

$34.99 AUD

Category: Craft

Crafted is a celebration of craft in the 21st century - a definitive visual guide to all things handmade. Featuring over 70 of the most popular and well-established crafts, Sally Coulthard explores their history, materials and techniques as she offers a deeper insight into some of your favourite cr afts and provides inspiration for both new and ancient creative pursuits. After an introductory section covering the culture of craft (its definition, why it matters, history and community), the main body of the book consists of beautifully illustrated entries on 80 of the world's most established crafts. The scope is encyclopaedic and covers Paper, Pen & Print (bookbinding, origami, calligraphy, lino printing), Textiles, Cloth & Leather (fur & leather, embroidery, knitting, dyeing), Pottery, Glass & Stone (porcelain, stained glass, stone carving), Wood, Willow & Nature (basket weaving, wood carving, lime plastering and thatching) and Metal (gold, bronze, cast iron and steel). A comprehensive directory section, listing international organisations and professional communities and guilds, completes this groundbreaking compendium. ...Show more