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The Incubator - Art at the Library
Author
Publisher
STC Craft
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Description
This text teaches readers how to locate library resources to bring their creative ideas to fruition. The author shares her hunting and gathering tips with creatives of all types, informing on how to access inspiring resources online and in person, such as historic watermarks and millinery instructions or Japanese family crests, both online and in person. She also showcases the work of artists who have collaborated with her.
Publisher
Art Institute of Chicago
Pub. Date
c2017.
Language
English
Description
"Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a creative force above and beyond his legendary work as a painter. Surveying the full scope of his career-spanning experiments in different media and formats--clay, works on paper, wood, and paint, as well as furniture and decorative friezes--this volume delves into his enduring interest in craft and applied arts, reflecting on their significance to his creative process. Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist draws on extensive...
Author
Publisher
Smith Street Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"'Women's work' has historically been relegated to the domestic - absent from galleries and discussions of 'art'. From cross-stitching and quilts to baskets and decorative ceramics, women have spent centuries creating masterful crafts without recognition from the historians and institutions that determine whose names are remembered and whose work is celebrated. This book explores these art forms, focusing on ten areas traditionally labelled as 'feminine'....
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster
Language
English
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Description
"Learn how to create adorable mixed-media art to send to loved ones, friends, and even strangers via snail mail-then share in the happiness it brings. Author Sarah J. Gardner has made it her mission to help others find their creativity and inspiration through mixed-media art. In Share Your Joy, she offers her idea for how to share joy via handmade postcards, note cards, and other items that can be mailed to anyone around the world and put a smile...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
One of the richest movements in street art has been the development of an alternative, crafts-based, three-dimensional movement, broadly identified as Street Craft. This new generation of artists is creating uncommissioned, site-specific works employing a range of art and craft techniques, including weaving, crocheting, sculpting, painting, gardening, light installation, and more.
Author
Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect. Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections -- accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat embroidered jeans to kitty-shaped coasters and cat-themed plates. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photography as well as an overview of the tools and materials used in the book and...
Author
Publisher
Lark
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From a cute Pomeranian mug to a bone-shaped welcome mat, this companion to Crafting for Cat Ladies features 36 charming projects for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There are irresistibly adorable items to decorate your home, accessorize your outfits, entertain guests, and (of course) pamper your pooch. And they're all easy to make, thanks to plenty of step-by-step photos, templates, and beginner-friendly crafting techniques. Bring whimsy...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Pub. Company
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Historically and culturally, flowers have been one of the most popular themes for artists and craftsmen alike. This title features 16 patterns. From realistic flowers to stylised floral designs, each pattern is presented with detail, including suggestions on how best to identify floral shapes and colours.
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Craft
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"For makers of all levels, discover practical ways to become more creative and find inspiration and meaning in your daily life by reconnecting with nature. Meet 15 makers who will describe their nature-connected works and talk you through the steps they took in creating works that tap into the importance of nature art in making a mind, body, and spirit connection. You'll learn how they created a nature journal, temporary beach sculptures, dyed textile...
Author
Publisher
Racehorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Are you ready for an under-the-sea adventure? We've always been so curious about the underwater world, and this book brings us closer to the mystical universe where mermaids live with their aquatic friends, a world we could only dream of-until now! Featured here are dozens of entertaining projects, including: Treasure chests, Custom shoes, Mermaid jewelry, Pencil cases, and much more! Whether you are just beginning, or are a pro-crafter, this book...
Publisher
Walter Foster Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
"Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia ... and beyond! Inspired by the concept of hygge, Creative Folk Art and Beyond includes creative prompts, easy exercises, and step-by-step projects that embrace all things Scandinavian. No matter your skill level, you can learn how to draw and paint beautiful, colorful art using a variety of accessible, affordable supplies. Starting off with basic tools,...
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Series
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Each project includes bright pictures for pre-readers and kid-friendly prompts - plus instructions geared toward grownups, with useful set-up tips, questions to ask, and ideas for encouraging children to get the most from each activity"--
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