Crafts and Decorative arts

Discover the mesmerizing world of Zentangle drawing and unlock their creative potential with this comprehensive guide, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. The art of Zentangle is a creative and mindful artform, using intricate patterns to make abstract and meditative compositions. In this practical book, renowned Zentangle teacher Jane Marbaix takes readers on a journey through creating t

Create adorable kawaii illustrations with this easy-to-follow, full-colour drawing book, filled expert advice, step-by-step exercises and draw-in practice pages to develop your style. Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. In this wonderfully illustrated full-colour book, you can learn how to dr

Create enchanting fairy illustrations with this inspiring, full-colour workbook, complete with expert advice, step-by-step-projects and practice pages. Abounding in story books and animation, fairies source of constant wonder. Artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects to create an array of enchanting fairies. Taking inspiration from flowers and the natural world, r

Master the art of figure drawing with this practical anatomy drawing book, written by bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber. Understanding human anatomy is essential for figure drawing. This comprehensive drawing book includes all artists need to know to perfectly capture the structure and detail of the human body, complete with draw-in pages to put what you've learnt into practic

Make incredible origami models with this delightful origami pack, complete with a full-colour instruction book and 120 paper sheets. From elegant swans to adorable pandas, this kit will show you how to make over 35 beginner-friendly origami models. The instruction book lays out each project with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs, making following along easier than ever.

Written by internationally best-selling practical art author, Barrington Barber, Anatomy for the Artist is a complete guide to drawing the human body from first principles, with anatomical drawings and practical examples throughout. Understanding human anatomy is the key to master the art of figure drawing. In this practical reference guide, artists will be guided through various parts of the s

Learn how to draw in 4 weeks with this beginner-friendly drawing book and accompanying sketchpad, presented in a handy folder. Written by bestselling practical art author, Barrington Barber,, this carefully designed guide will give complete beginners the confidence to produce effective drawings in just four weeks. Each week focuses on a different area, from still life to landscape as well as dr

Dive into a glorious bouquet of floral artwork with this large-print colouring book, with over 45 designs specifically selected especially for their simplicity and boldness. If you've always enjoyed colouring but find many designs are too complex or small to follow easily, this delightful collection will have you taking up your colouring pens and pencils again. Some designs are naturalistic, o

Explore all the wonders of the garden—birds, flowers, butterflies, and more—with this coloring book from New York Times bestselling author and artist Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel Ignotofsky's beloved books The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth and Women in Science bring science and nature to brilliant life through gorgeous and illuminating illustrations. Now, with What´s Inside a Garden?

From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers"Secret Garden"and"Enchanted Forest," a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves.

Popular Instagram brush lettering artist, Kelly Klapstein, takes a simple, serene approach to teaching the art of creating beautiful letterforms with easy to use and richly coloured brush pens. Kelly begins by guiding you through the tools you'll be using and the best ways to position the arm, hand and paper.Focusing primarily on the widely popular large brush pens while, also, providing instructi

Following on from her textile hit Slow Stitch, author Claire Wellesley-Smith considers the importance of connection and ideas around wellbeing when using textiles for individuals and communities, including practical ideas around ‘thinking-through-making’, using ‘resonant’ materials and extending the life of pieces using traditional and non-traditional methods. Contemporary textile artists using

Harness the beauty of the natural world to create unique textile art pieces. Learn how to create beautiful textile art inspired by details in nature in this practical and inspirational guide. Acclaimed textile artist Marian Jazmik shows how to use unusual recycled and repurposed materials combined with traditional fabric and thread. Marian reveals the secrets of her lushly textured and s

Explore and create expressive palettes and paintings with Color Harmony for Artists. Watercolor author, artist, and teacher Ana Victoria Calderon guides you through choosing, mixing, and using color with watercolor and mixed media to create the most expressive and appealing combinations and effects for a wide range of moods and subjects. You'll explore a variety of subjects and themes, includi

Thrill to these 68 patterns for adorable knitted clothing designs from KlompeLompe for babies, girls, boys, men, and women. The now-world-beloved brand and style created by friends Hanne and Torunn, mothers from Norway, brims with nature-inspired and sweetly casual appeal. The patterns are perfect for each season's adventures, whether everyday, parties, or special days like back to school, christe

Whether you're already a fan of the sweet knitted wonders designed by Norwegian moms Hanne and Torunn or you're a newcomer, you're in for a beautiful, Scandinavian-style treat. Here are 40 new patterns for soft and easy garments for children, all focused on the fun, active days of summer! Using fine merino wool yarn and cotton blends makes them not too warm but just right. And not an itch in sight

The herbarium approach here offers you a window into the natural character of plants, which lets you make your fabric versions amazing. These wearable projects from naturalist and fiber artist Utopiano don't just visually replicate each plant but represent everything about it—even including invisible elements like scent, power, and presence. Plus, each project includes easy instructions for dyeing

Want to make your quilting easier to carry with you? Try the quilt-as-you-go methods that women of the 1800s invented so they could work on small blocks in stolen snatches of time. This quilting approach has many other benefits: It allows shorter sessions for tasks that some find tedious—no more weeklong cutting or piecing marathons. It makes sewing-machine work less cumbersome, makes use of small

Silk! Just the word invokes intrigue and fantasies of lavish mounds of richly hued fabrics. The journey of metamorphosis from caterpillar to silken luxury is miraculous. Textile artist Karen Selk delves into the amazing world of wild silk and the Indigenous people of India who raise the wild silkworms. You'll be drawn into the captivating world of a unique living culture that has been engaged in a

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing.With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The nine projects range from easy—pa