Learn A Craft: Top Picks Off Our “How-To” Shelves
Itching to learn an eccentric new skill? Daydreaming of a life in your overalls or gardening shoes? Perhaps you’re looking to add a unique touch to your home or workspace? Search no more! if you’re like me and still find joy in learning new skills through the pages of a book, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, at David Krut Bookstore you don’t just learn about great works of art, you learn how to be your own artist!
So let’s rub those hands together and make some magic!
Craft a Bargain Garden
A book to make you think twice about throwing anything away! Max McMurdo gives splendid DIY ideas for adding that extra romantic (and affordable) spark to your garden or outside area.
Craft with Soothing Clay
Where there’s clay, there’s catharsis. Learn from a world-renowned ceramicist in this extensive guide. From the history of ceramics, to the properties, forms and shaping techniques— this all-encompassing book is just what you need to start your pottery and ceramic journey.
Craft a Garden in a Glass
Imagine little garden aquariums in all shapes an sizes displayed all around your home or patio. Oh, the enchantment! This stunning book is the perfect guide for how to choose the right plants containers for a variety of terrariums.
Craft with Stained Glass
Stained glass tells a story. It uses light, colour and shapes to speak to our emotions. This fantastic beginners guide is the tool you need to master this delicate craft. From understanding the unique qualities of stained glass to incorporating ancient and modern techniques, you can be on your way to making beautiful glass works!
Craft with Natural Ink
Thought making ink was way out of your league? Think again! This gorgeous book will be your in-depth guide to natural dyeing techniques that exist from around the world. From lavender, to beetroot, from mushroom to dried maple leaves— explore the wonderful and surprising ways of creating colour!
Books exist to expand our minds, grow our skillsets and explore the wellspring of knowledge pouring from all over the world. These remarkable ideas are great for those who wish to use their hands, connect with nature or create little worlds for themselves that they never dreamed of creating. Learn to live and live to learn… a craft, right here at David Krut Bookstore.
Written by Lukanyo Mbanga