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This Golden Fleece: A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History
Over the course of a year, Esther Rutter - who grew up on a sheep farm in Suffolk, and learned to spin, weave and knit as a child - travels the length of the British Isles, to tell the story of wool's long history here. She unearths fascinating histories of communities whose lives were shaped by wool, from the mill workers of the Border countries, to the English market towns built on profits of the wool trade, and the Highland communities cleared for sheep farming; and finds tradition and innovation intermingling in today's knitwear industries. Along the way, she explores wool's rich culture by knitting and crafting culturally significant garments from our history - among them gloves, a scarf, a baby blanket, socks and a fisherman's jumper - reminding us of the value of craft and our intimate relationship with wool.
£10.99
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Green Christmas: Little changes that bring joy and help the planet
In the run-up to Christmas, it is all too easy to get overwhelmed by the rush to buy last-minute presents or feel pressurised into buying far more food than you can ever eat. At the same time, you know that tonnes of plastic will be making their way into landfill as a result of unwanted gifts or broken baubles. Not to mention the miles and miles of wrapping paper. If you're ready for a change this December, then 'Green Christmas' is here to help you bring the focus back to happiness and togetherness. So, slow down, take a breath and approach the season as you should: merrily. Every chapter in this book is brimming with tips to help you seek out sustainable but beautiful alternatives for the things you no longer feel you need, and come up with fun things to do with the people you care about.
£10.99
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Art for Wales: The Legacy of Derek Williams
Concise, insightful chapters by writer and curator David Moore examine the quality and variety of artworks assembled by Derek Williams or supported by the activity of the Trust over a period of over 25 years, ranging from painting to ceramics, photography and digital media.
£25.00
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Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History
From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have allowed astronauts to moonwalk - fabrics, manmade and natural, have changed and shaped the world we live in. In 13 fascinating chapters, Kassia St Clair lays out an alternative history of civilisation and human creativity. Wittily written and compellingly argued, this title will change the way you see the world.
£12.99
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Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook
Which glue should you use to mend a cracked vase? How do you colour match the varnish when restoring your old desk? How can you fix a favourite armchair that's sagging, or unpick your child's beloved, tattered teddy bear? We all have items in our homes that sit about in a state of disrepair while we mull over how to fix them but never actually get round to it. Direct from the Repair Shop's 'Workshop of Dreams', this one-stop practical guide will help you repair and maintain those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house, stashed in the attic, or gathering dust in the garage.
£16.99
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Knitting Book: Over 250 Step-by-Step Techniques
Whether you're new to knitting or already a wonder with wool, 'The Knitting Book' is a bible that no knitter should be without. With many celebrities picking up their needles and hundreds of people getting into knitting every month, this book will help you join the trend and enjoy knitting for many years to come.
£27.00
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How to Knit: With 100 techniques and 20 easy projects
The team behind Mollie Makes magazine have brought together all their favourite knit designers to share their tips, stories and beautiful projects. Knitting may seem complicated, but in fact there are just two stitches you need to learn. Once you have mastered knit and purl, you can knit pretty much anything.
£9.99
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You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of this Book: Ink
An original and accessible guide to drawing in ink, the artist's most versatile medium.
£19.99
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Lark Ascending: The Music of the British Landscape
'The Lark Ascending', Ralph Vaughan Williams' 'pastoral romance for orchestra' was premiered on 14th June, 1921. Over the course of the 20th century this piece of music, perhaps more than any other, worked its way into the collective consciousness to seemingly define a mythical concept of the English countryside: babbling brooks, skylarks, hayricks. But the birth and legacy of the composition are much more complex than this simplified pastoral vision suggests. On a chronological journey that takes him from postwar poets and artists to the late 20th century and the free party scene which emerged from acid house and travelling communities, Richard King explores how Britain's history and identity has been shaped by the mysterious relationship between music and nature.
£8.99
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How To Draw: Sketch and draw anything, anywhere with this inspiring and practica
Yes you can draw! Using the tried and tested methods honed in his successful drawing classes, Jake guides the reader through a programme of subjects and scenarios, all designed to give the beginner confidence and build their skills.
£14.99
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£14.99
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365 Days Of Art
A draw-in, write-in journal to nurture creativity and mindfulness
£16.99
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Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle
For the mothers of the disappeared in 1970s Argentina, protest was difficult. Every Thursday they marched in front of government buildings wearing headscarves embroidered with the names of their lost children. In Tudor England Mary, Queen of Scots was under house arrest and her letters were censored, so she sewed secret treason into her needlework to communicate with the world outside. From the political propaganda of the Bayeux Tapestry and First World War soldiers with PTSD, to the maps sewn by schoolgirls in the New World, 'Threads of Life' stretches from medieval France to contemporary Mexico, from a POW camp in Singapore to a family attic in Scotland.
£10.99
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Photography Bible
Created by expert professional photographer Michael Freeman, this book is divided into the four essential areas for photographers to understand; exposure, light and lighting, composition, and processing and post. You'll find how to get great portraits, perfect landscapes and take outstanding artistic compositions; important information whatever camera you choose.
£16.99
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You Will Be Able Draw Faces By End Book
This text is for anybody who wants to become confident in drawing faces - whether you are a complete novice or a more experienced artist. From basic facial structures to finer details, the book teaches you the fundamentals of portraiture, and also allows you space to practise on the page.
£19.99
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Secret Lives Of Colour
'The Secret Lives of Colour' tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history.
£16.99
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Ways Of Seeing
John Berger's 'Ways of Seeing' changed the way people thought about art and art criticism.
£8.99
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V&A Introduces: William Morris
An accessible and exciting approach to William Morris, a true art and design hero. The beautifully designed book looks at William Morris as an artist and culture shaper and include his most famous work.
£6.99
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Morning Glory on the Vine: Early Songs and Drawings
In 1971, as her album Blue topped music charts around the world, Joni Mitchell created a dazzling and unforgettable holiday gift for her closest friends. 'Morning Glory on the Vine' was an exquisite selection of Joni's handwritten lyrics and poems, accompanied by more than 30 full-colour illustrations, paintings and watercolours. The book was hand-produced in Los Angeles and limited to 100 signed and numbered copies. Copies of the book have rarely been seen in the past half-century. Now, in conjunction with Joni's 75th birthday celebrations, 'Morning Glory on the Vine', will be made publicly available for the first time. This edition contains the book's complete original content, plus a new introduction written by Joni and a number of her additional paintings (made at the time of the book's creation).
£30.00
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