Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft

"Illuminated with a wide variety of images, this book traces the long history of yellow around the world. In antiquity, yellow was considered a sacred color, a symbol of light, warmth, wealth, and prosperity. But in medieval Europe, it became highly ambivalent: greenish yellow came to signify dem...

"Thank goodness in this modern era, we know that rocking a bikini or a pink power suit isn't limited by our size, by our height, by our age, but sometimes it's hard to translate what we know is possible into our day to day. Our beauty standards are changing every day to be more inclusive, bolder,...

In recent years, macrame has gone from a nostalgic '70s trend to a mainstay in contemporary crafting, and no modern home is complete without a stylish knotted creation. This new book takes you back to complete basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations showing every knot you'll need in order t...

Create your own tailored wardrobe, avoid fast fashion, and learn a new sustainable skill with this comprehensive guide for complete beginners. There has never been a better time to learn to sew your own clothes. If you want to avoid harmful fast fashion, create sustainable pieces for yourself and...

In the 1920s a new generation stepped forward to invigorate the Bloomsbury Group - creative young people who tantalised the original 'Bloomsberries' with their captivating looks and provocative ideas. This book introduces us to an extraordinarily colourful cast of characters, including novelist a...

"Confused by the vast array of sewing tutorials available? Unsure which is the best instructor to watch or who can teach you how to understand a pattern or insert a zip? YouTutorial Sewing leads you straight to over 100 of the best YouTube clips instantly via special QR codes, allowing you to get...