Category: Origami & Paper
Step into a world of daring knights, brave princesses and fire breathing dragons Bestselling origami artist Joel Stern has created this engaging new kit to spark children's imaginations and keep them playing happily for hours without a computer screen. The easy-to-follow instructions and color ...Show more
Category: Handcrafts
The exquisite Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, once a playground game, has been rediscovered as a peaceful pastime. K ...Show more
Category: General | Reading Level: 8.5 Kids Non Fiction
A how-to guide to making your own collages, brimful of fascinating hints and tips from a master of the genre. Over the course of a 40-year career, Jeannie Baker has perfected the art of collage in the creation of picture-book classics such as Where the Forest Meets the Sea and Window, a Boston Globe-Ho ...Show more
Category: Art Techniques
Are you ready to draw . . . all kinds of magical things? Unicorns, mermaids, dragons, princesses, and more? This book is for you! Young artists will learn to draw more than 40 magical creatures and people by simply tracing helpful outlines and following step-by-step illustrations. The red lines in e ...Show more
Category: General
Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a transformative, inspiring journey. Traveling across continents, she met quilters and potters, weav ...Show more
Category: Handcrafts
Over 25 Christmas-themed knitting patterns based on the hit Nudinits animation. Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It's festive time in this fairytale village: the twinkling Christmas lights are on, the bird is in the oven, the figgy puddings are stea ...Show more
Category: Painting/Drawing
From all-star sneakers to elephants, you can learn to draw anything . . . in just 15 minutes If you want to draw but think you don't have the time to learn--or feel too intimidated to start-15-Minute Artist invites you to jump in. Bestselling author Catherine Holmes (How to Draw Cool Stuff) provides m ...Show more
Category: Embroidery/Sewing
The promise of adventure! The rolling hills, a walk by the sea, or rambling through the woods...who knows what we might see, who we might meet along the way, or where we will end up? This enchanting book contains step-by-step instructions and diagrams for a delightful collection of animals and dolls mad ...Show more
Category: General | Series: Tate Ser.
Cut, cook, draw, dye, dream, snap and spin! Who better to make art with than today's best-loved artists? Full of fun activities from Tate's leading artists, this book is sure to spark your creativity. Dye your clothes pink with Yto Barrada, bake bread and listen to yourself eat it with Olafur Eliasson ...Show more
Category: Handcrafts | Series: Crochet Kits Ser.
You'll be hooked on these ten super cute crochet animals! Super Cute Crochet contains photos and illustrations to guide you in making ten super cute projects: including a panda, penguin, koala, lamb, sloth, llama, unicorn, hedgehog, piglet, and bunny. If you squeal with delight over furry and fuzzy cre ...Show more
Category: Painting/Drawing
365 Days of Art is an inspiring journal designed to help readers and budding artists nurture their creativity and explore their feelings through the medium of art. Featuring an activity for every day of the year, from simple tasks like drawing shapes and lines to more considered tutorials such as c ...Show more
Category: Woodwork
Looking for an outdoor hobby to engage your children and encourage them to be crafty and creative? Wood carving is not only easy to learn and fun to do, but almost everything you need to get started can be found for free -- right outside your door!Together you can craft a tumbling tower game, a racing c ...Show more
