New Arts and Crafts titles
1800921942 
Paperback 
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Artist and teacher David Webb shares his expertise to provide comprehensive guidance for anyone painting in watercolour, from beginners up. How-to techniques are at the heart of the book and feature detailed explanations and demonstrations that will get you progressing fast, with a real understanding of the medium.
0008553998 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Pavilion
Resource type: Physical
Note: A book for crafters and gardeners alike, from hugely popular author Kerry Lord. Thirty super-cute yarn flowers are yours to crochet, complete with step-by-step instructions and tips on all the techniques you need to make and finish off. 'Cro' your own garden from winter snowdrop to summer rose.
1800652070 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: CICO Books
Resource type: Physical
Note: Over 35 creative ways to transform recycled and natural materials into stunning projects. With ideas for makes from gifts and stationery to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a festive gilded leaf garland, pretty seedpod coasters.
180065197X 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: CICO Books
Resource type: Physical
Note: Learn how to knit by working through these projects by experienced knitter and author, Fiona Goble. The handy tools and materials chapter will teach you every stitch you'll need, all illustrated with helpful artworks, so even beginners will be able to pick up a pair of needles and get started. The projects are also grouped by skill level.
1446309398 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: David & Charles
Resource type: Physical
Note: A collection of 10 crochet collages based on the beautiful flowers and plants found in author, crochet designer and gardener, Chris Norrignton's, stunning cottage garden.
0241631785 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Resource type: Physical
Note: Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Arranged chronologically, 'Design' traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present day, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design, and product design.
1800921055 
Hardback
Year: 2023
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: Search Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Versatile, stylish and sustainable, this collection of patterns includes snuggly mittens and beanies as well as chunky sweaters, flattering dresses, cool summer tops and even a zipped skirt. Bursting with Nordic charm and elegance, and the perfect antidote to fast fashion, every garment in this book has been lovingly designed to last.
0719841720 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: 'A Knitter's Guide to Gloves' introduces several construction techniques, alongside the possible materials and tools that are suitable for knitting the gloves you want. A chapter on design guides you through adapting and customising your glove knitting before outlining how to go about designing from personal inspiration.
0719841356 
Hardback
Year: 2022
Media class: Hardback
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: 'Shaping Knitting' delves into stitch structure and how different stitches work together to alter not just the thickness of the knitting but also its shaping, and how this can be harnessed when making both fabric and garments. Written for knitters and designers, it encourages exploration and experimentation with the aim of gaining a greater understanding of knitted textures, patterns and shaping.
0719841879 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Learn to create miniature models using a wide range of objects and materials found in your own home. Model making can be an expensive endeavour, requiring investment in many tools, paints and materials. However, there are many model making techniques that can help to solve these problems and align the model maker with an ever-more sustainably focused world.
144630924X 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: David & Charles
Resource type: Physical
Note: A brand new collection of iconic women to crochet from amigurumi expert and author Carla Mitrani.
1446309908 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: David & Charles
Resource type: Physical
Note: Kawaii is a Japanese term that means adorable or cute. In drawing, it describes a simplified style with rounded shapes, representing characters, animals, food, or any object that has a cute, childlike look. In this fun and colourful book, young (and young-at-heart) artists can unlock the secrets of kawaii drawing.
1800921268 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Here is a directory of 150 Tunisian crochet stitches, featuring step-by-step photographic guides to creating each stitch, with clear written and charted instructions, and accompanied by well-presented swatches.
0719841933 
Paperback 
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Cables are a traditional knitwear favourite and feature increasingly in contemporary fashion collections. By simply crossing stitches over, in effect altering the order in which they are knitted, patterns from the simplest twist to the most intricate directional patterns can be produced on even the simplest knitting machine.
1800921144 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Learn to draw 100 different manga figures, from superheroes to super-cute pets.
1800920903 
Paperback
Year: 2023
Media class: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Resource type: Physical
Note: Learn to draw 100 extraordinary dragons in a few easy steps.