Creativity

Featuring dozens of new activities as well as some of the most popular prompts from the original, this title will have you travelling the city streets and country byways, filling the pages with man-made and natural objects, recording what you see, drawing, doodling - and destroying pages as you go.

Love at First Stitch gives you all the sewing know-how you need to start making the dresses of your dreams

An introduction to drawing, cartooning, and capturing the essence of a subject all while having fun. It features step-by-step instruction from Professor Blook.

A clear, illustrated, step-by-step, guide to knitting Fair Isle - how to hold the yarns, strand across the back of the knitting, link the colours in, and weaving. Plus, flat and circular knitting.

Flint Knapping is a journey of archaeological discovery through the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages.

Discover kusudama, a traditional Japanese paper sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. Kusudama, meaning "medicine ball," originally served as holders for incense or potpourri. Today they're used as decorations or gifts. This guide presents instructions for over 40 elaborate modular origami figures that range in shape from stars and flowers to kusudamas. Beginning and experienced folders of all ages will appreciate these unusual and eye-catching models.Dover (2013) original publication.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com

50 Fabric Animals presents a cute collection of 50 animal-themed fabric projects to make for you and your home, or as the perfect gift for friends, family and children.

Learn how to draw cute household pets, impressive wild animals and amazing birds using this fun and easy step-by-step method.

An inspiring, in-depth introduction to the concept of realistic abstract painting, using a variety of water-based media.

Covers the full process and techniques required, from making the maquette to finished item. This title includes 6 step-by-step projects with photographs and tips. It also features a history of the craft and a gallery of inspirational examples.

In The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts.

This comprehensive guide brings together the seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Drawing Portraits, Drawing the Clothes Figure, Drawing Hands & Feet, Drawing Scenery, Drawing Light & Shade and The Nude.

Concise guide features easy steps for realistic depictions of trees. Discover shading, composition, shadow, and outlining techniques that add vitality and expression. Over 100 illustrations spotlight Oak, Willow, Pine, Palmetto, more.

The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan. Suitable for ceramicists and potters, this work considers the origins of raku and includes over 300 glaze recipes. It is illustrated with 100 colour photographs of raku-fired pieces.

From simple shapes to great drawings in easy stages. If you want to learn how to draw a fantastic selection of dragons, start here and now. Even absolute beginners will be able to create pictures to be proud of following this clear step-by-step technique.

This comprehensive, well illustrated book gives the confidence to produce a unique, handcrafted toy from natural materials.

This handy guide provides numerous insights and shortcuts to drawing and sketching effectively. Describing mandatory skills for beginning and advanced students, the text covers such subjects as diminution, foreshortening, convergence, shade and shadow, and other visual principles of perspective drawing.Accompanying a concise and thoughtfully written text are more than 150 simply drawn illustrations that depict a sense of space and depth, demonstrate vanishing points and eye level, and explain such concepts as appearance versus reality; perspective distortion; determining heights, depths, and widths; and the use of circles, cylinders, and cones.Artists, architects, designers, and engineers will find this book invaluable in creating works with convincing perspective.

The author of Close Knit and the creator of the "Alone Together" sweater, which went viral during lockdown, returns with a new collection of hip, stylish patterns, and a powerful reflection on the healing power of knitting. One of Europe's most popular and talented young textile stars, Lærke Bagger is also a vocal proponent of knitting as therapy. In her latest combination of memoir and knitting guide, she shares the poignant story of her relationship with her father-- from his early abandonment of the family to their reconciliation and his death.Woven throughout these personal essays are a number of chic and quirky new patterns--including the Inner Child sweater, the Let It All Hang Out scarf, and Lærke's version of the Scandinavian classic, which she calls the Family sweater. She shows how to adapt each pattern for a child, and--in a delightful tribute to her own obsession--for a Barbie doll as well.As Lærke knits her way through grief, an identity crisis, and the reconstruction of her family life, she offers support for knitters on their own journeys of self-acceptance: tips for embracing imperfection, clever project-saving strategies, and the encouragement to experiment with ribbons, beads, fringes and different types of yarn. Knitters familiar with Lærke's joyfully laid-back attitude will be delighted to find new avenues for their creativity. A new crop of fans will discover a wise and encouraging teacher, who celebrates rule-breaking, innovation, and the practice of knitting through your feelings.

""Inside this book, Jennifer teaches her organic embroidery process and inspires readers to create their own process, how to create interesting and non-traditional backgrounds, and auditioning threads to create a unique color palette. Embroiders will explore basic stitches and magically transform them into creative, contemporary additions to any fabric, quilt, clothing, or textile"-- Provided by publisher"--

Amigurumi Friends shows crocheters of all skill levels how to create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals and customize them in an infinite number of ways.

Bestselling sewing author Gretchen Hirsch returns to her roots with a fresh look at fashion classics¿how they were made then, and how modern day sewists can recreate them now

Sew your best-fitting and well-made knit garments ever! In Fit For Knits, you'll learn the best techniques for pattern fitting and sewing knit clothes with the help of easy-to-understand, illustrated, step-by-step instructions. The detailed tutorials will take your skills to the next level and show you how to achieve a perfect fit.

Innovative techniques in painting woodlands from renowned artist Ann Blockley. Watercolourist Ann Blockley is known for her striking and intriguing paintings of natural landscapes. In this beautiful guide she explores woodlands in a variety of interpretations, from tangled groves and ancient trees to fiery leaves and springtime orchards. With simple instructions and easy-to-follow demonstrations throughout, the book draws inspiration from forest poetry, birdsong and folklore. There's practical advice on working outside, experimenting with mixing colours (especially greens), playing with water effects, using salt and granulation, mark-making and spattering with found objects such as leaves and twigs, creating texture with gesso and working with collage. Other techniques include working with oak gall ink and charcoal, and how to incorporate words, text and photo transfer. The book is illustrated throughout with stunning examples of Blockley's colourful, expressive work, including a case study of her own woodland garden. Also showcased are works by fellow artists from The Arborealist group, the Royal Institute, and the Pastel Society to inspire you further. Pushing the boundaries of watercolour and other mixed media, this delightful wander through the woods is the ideal companion for both beginners and the more experienced landscape painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

Oklahoma native and proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation, Summer Lee shares her knitting secrets for creating all shapes and sizes of socks with dots, zigzags, stripes, and a near-neon palette of happy colors.

A collection of 100 patterns for teeny tiny crochet amigurumi - microgurumi - by Steffi Glaves, author of 100 Micro Crochet Motifs.

Creative Watercolor offers beginners a fun, modern, and practical approach to a timeless medium with instructions onhow topaint simple motifs, create elegant lettering, and embellishprojects beautifully. Popular watercolor artist and workshop instructorAna Victoria Calderon shares herstep-by-step techniques for painting modern designs in this classic medium. All the fundamentals needed to get started in watercolor are here, allowing you to quickly learn how to create beautiful watercolor paintings.Through a series of easy tutorials and projects, you will:Discover basic materials and tools, plus options for embellishing your paintingsMaster essential techniques, starting with easy warm-up activities. Then, learn to layer, and get into the flow with watercolorGet an introduction to scanning and digital editing for making multiplesPaint a variety of simple, beautiful designs: flowers and leaves, butterflies and critters, fruits and vegetables, and delightful letteringUse what you've learned to create unique, stylishstationery,including beautiful invitations, place cards, menus, monograms, recipe gift cards, thank you notesany project you can imagine, for any kind of event you can think of!There's never been a better time to dive into the world of watercolor, so why wait? Grab a brush and get painting! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.