Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft

Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a handy thread use key (organised by thread manufacturer) that shows the most common uses for each and every thread, helping you determine which one is right for your project. Plus, get the inside scoop on thread types and fibr...

For the last ten years city librarian Luna Park has been cataloging the art to be found on NYC streets. She quickly learned that for those that pay attention, the street can provide as much of an arts education as a museum. Ever since the City banished graffiti from the subway trains, it's street...

UnAustralian Art: Ten Essays on Transnational Art History proposes a radical rethinking of Australian art history. In a collection of ten essays, Rex Butler and ADS Donaldson argue against flatfooted accounts of Australian art, which continue to identify a distinctive national sensibility arising...

Many people have a sewing machine tucked away in a corner, but little understanding of how to use it. With accessible and clear instructions, this book takes you on a journey, teaching and building upon basic skills to build up a repertoire of techniques and ideas, until you are a confident and c...

What is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, a...

"Discover the secrets to mastering street photography -- from city streets to country roads and the alleyways in between -- from an acclaimed international photographer, teacher, and best-selling author"-- Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to the world of unicorns! People love these magical and mythical horned creatures that inspire the imagination with their wonder and vibrancy. This book explores the magic and fun of these majestic animals with dozens of fun and entertaining projects dreamt up by popular YouTuber and blo...