Hobby and craft books!
Running out of things to fill your time…? Now is a great time to hone your skills, or perhaps try something new! We have a load of hobby books in store, including…
Papercrafts: 50 Extraordinary Gifts and Projects, Step by Step by Gillian Souter
Filled with innovative and creative projects, this is a stunning how-to book for papier-mache, weaving, d’ecoupage, paper cuts, stenciling, marbling, quilling, paper applique, folding, and embossing.
I Could Have Done That! Create Your Own Modern Masterpiece by Guy Field
Have you ever looked at a great work of art and thought, 'I could have done that'? Well, now's your chance!
Try your hand at creating your own quirky pictures inspired by the world's most famous artists with more than 25 guided drawing projects, from Picasso-style portraits and Kandinsky abstracts to marvellous Mondrians and Matisses.
With a dash of background information about the artists and prompts to help you compose your drawings, each project is also accompanied by useful templates so that your creations can be spot on.
The Knit Vibe: A Knitters Guide to Creativity, Community and Well-being for Mind Body & Soul by Vickie Howell
A knitting adventure with projects, patterns, rituals, yoga, creative inspiration, numerology, knitting experts, astrology, community, and more
Vickie Howell pens a love letter to knitting with interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting. Dive into a special section on the health benefits of the craft, catch a glimpse of knitting’s superstars in conversation with Howell, or try your hand at loads of how-tos and projects.
“Pick up some yarn, start where you are, get creative”
50 Things To Do In The Wild by Richard Skrein
This trusty guide teaches you all the essential skills you need to survive in the wild, from building a shelter to making a fire. Forest school practitioner Richard Skrein shares his expertise and enthusiasm for the outdoors through easy-to-understand instructions, illustrated with captivating drawings by Maria Nilsson. The book is divided into four main chapters reflecting the elemental skill sets:
Earth – this chapter focuses on toolcraft, foraging and natural resources. Learn how to make a bow, arrows and a mallet; identify essential plants and trees and their medicinal properties.
Air – this chapter focuses on shelters, knots, navigation and the sky. Learn the secrets of selecting the perfect wilderness camp; master knots and lashings; and discover how to read nature’s ‘GPS’.
Water – this chapter focuses on finding, drinking and using water, fishing and rafts. Learn how to purify water for drinking; suss out the skills needed to fashion a fishing rod; and make a sail for your handmade raft.
Fire – this chapter focuses on making and using fire and cooking food. Master the art of building a fire, set your own signal fire and build a Swedish fire log.
Expand your skillset! If none of the above take your fancy, we can always order something in for you!
