Craft, Art & Hobby Books

This book is bursting with inspirational images, tips and ideas. Sixteen contemporary projects are covered in useful step-by-step tutorials. There is a detailed chapter dedicated solely to the different techniques you will need to…

Paint a stunning range of mountain-themed postcard-sized watercolour scenes with popular author and artist Lesley Linley. Fast, fun results in 15 half-hour lessons, with full-size templates included!Within this inspiring, practica…

Create your own jaw-dropping comic art characters who burst off the page with personality and power!This is the essential, practical guide to creating believable, unique characters, authored by influential artist Sam Hart - comic …

Create a stunning bouquet of origami flowers with 25 beautiful step-by-step projects and 200 sheets of gorgeously floral, tear-out origami paper. The perfect two-in-one package: pick your favourite flower, tear out your chosen pap…

Discover the joy of botanical watercolour painting — even if you’re a complete beginner. Learn to create frame-worthy botanical artworks in a fresh, contemporary style with watercolour artist and teacher Jenny K (also known as @li…

Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade or shop-bought knitwear: use simple embroidery techniques to create tactile, contemporary and completely unique results. Discover a stunning collection of over 25 embroidery motifs …

Discover a new craft with just a sheet of paper and a few simple tools. This simple guide will have you creating spectacular three-dimensional paper objects and artworks in no time! A growing craft trend, paper folding is easy to …

An easy introduction to the enjoyable art of watercolor sketching!A Beginner's Guide to Watercolor Painting is the perfect book for anyone who wants to experience the spontaneity of watercolor sketching with a water brush pen&mdas…

The perfect guide to crafting with kids, Kids' Ultimate Craft Book starts with the absolute basics, then gradually introduces skills and techniques so kids can create fantastic projects with beading, braiding and knotting, crochet…

Create 12 stunning needle-felted woodland-themed works of art, using simple wool-painting and mixed-media techniques. New from popular crafter and best-selling author Jo Lochhead, creator of the Crafty Kit Company (@craftykitcompa…

Create your own collection of adorable, hand-sewn felt friends. Trinkets invites you into a whimsical world of felt creations. With Cat Rabbit’s adorable, playful designs and step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn to make an asso…

Discover the slow, tactile art of hand-building ceramics and express yourself through the act of creating unique, timeless pieces for your home. The Urban Potter teaches you how to make beautiful, one-off handcrafted pieces with s…

Stitch in Bloom is a gorgeous new embroidery book, celebrating the art of couching, an embellishment technique used to adorn fabrics. Artist and mixed-media textile designer, Lora Avedian demonstrates the versatility of this stitc…

Hand-made jewellery is always in style. So why not go one step further and make your own beads? Polymer clay is the material of choice and you will learn how to use free-form techniques and bead-rolling tools to create several sty…

Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but also incredibly versatile. They can be used to create everything from simple home decorations and gorgeous gifts to unique centrepieces and decorative bouquets, all made from the most basi…

Fanny Zedenius is back and taking on the world of macramé accessories. Learn how to knot, wear and style 20 simple projects with Macramé Accessories, from necklaces to cushions, skirts, hair accessories, a lantern and more. Fanny …

Easy Origami for Kids is a wonderful introduction to the incredible Japanese craft of paper-folding, with 35 fun projects that are sure to impress family and friends. Origami is a great first craft for young kids to try alone – it…

Start from the very beginning and learn to make your own unique, exciting paper flowers. Paper flowers are ideal for any crafter. The results are stunning but the steps to get there are achievable at any skill level. Build a Flowe…

Blazed Wax is a comprehensive and colourful guide to contemporary candle making from friends and designers Ruby Kannava and Emma Cutri, with twenty-five projects for beautiful candles and candleholders that will light up your life…

Make the beautiful paper bouquet shown on the cover, all from the pages of the book. Simply press out the pre-punched pieces, shape, and add glue!The Bouquet in a Book: Winter is an all-in-one papercraft kit that makes it easy to …

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN). Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not…

If you're looking for new embroidery ideas, this book has them all in one convenient location. Author Jessica Long shares a treasure trove of patterns, lessons, and charming projects you probably haven't tried before. Discover 25 …

Celebrate nature and embroider the delights of the garden with the beautiful second book from embroidery artist Emillie Ferris. Thread painting, also known as needlepainting or silk shading, is a form of embroidery that creates a …

Unlock your inner artist with this ultimate watercolor guide – the perfect bedside companion for all creative people!Renowned art tutor Trudy Friend offers expert advice and handy tips for a wide range of techniques including:deve…

Ho ho ho, Merry Stitchmas! Get ready to deck the halls with a Stitchrovia Christmas extravaganza and give your holiday crafting the fun and colour it deserves!This is a far cry from your grandma's Christmas cross-stitch book. Cool…

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows you how to weave some of this magic into your own drawings. Drawing Masterclass analyses some of the most fascinating drawings by some of the best artis…

This title helps you learn how to make over seventy macrame knots and small repeat patterns, and then use them to create a wide range of projects. Each knot is shown in a close-up photograph with clear step-by-step diagrams showin…

With 200 Embroidered Flowers, modern hand embroidery expert, Kristen Gula of Gulush Threads, shows you how to create all different types of floral & plant motifs with a stitch library of only SEVEN common embroidery stitches!T…

Get ready to take your needlepoint to the next level and gain the confidence to start making bold stitching choices!A book of decorative stitches is like a candy store for needlepointers but sometimes the choice can be overwhelmin…

There are many things you can do with paper but what can paper do for you?One of the most versatile materials ever invented, paper is readily available, easy to work with, and can be transformed into exquisite works of art. Discov…