Art and Craft Books

  • Big school of drawing manga, comics and fantasy book cover

    Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy

    Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga heroines and heroes, chibis, superheroes, and villains to space aliens and guardians, mythical creatures, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding clothing, accessories, and personality to draw creative…

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  • drawing people

    Drawing People

    Drawing People focuses on perfecting how to draw faces, characters and people on the move. This interactive journal features a mix of 100 prompts, playful activities and step-by-step projects on the theme of people to help you explore your creativity. Whether you’re new to drawing and want to learn how to sketch or you’re an…

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  • knitting peter rabbit

    Knitting Peter Rabbit™

    The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. In this unique craft book, Beatrix Potter’s iconic illustrations have been brought to life as knitted characters, allowing you to create 12 adorable animals from the best-loved Peter Rabbitâ„¢ stories. With step-by-step instructions and…

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  • felt hummingbird

    Felt Hummingbird

    Inside you will find everything you need to complete your Felt Hummingbird project, including high quality materials, detailed instructions, full scale templates, a stitch guide, DMC embroidery threads and a needle. All you need is a pair of scissors.

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  • encyclopaedia of pastel techniques

    The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques

    A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Judy Martin. Many manuals on pastel painting take for granted the use of traditional soft pastels, a dry medium that provides the richness and variety of paint colours. Soft pastel is certainly the most versatile and widely used, but the modern range…

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  • Dressmaking: the easy guide

    Dressmaking: The Easy Guide

    Create bespoke garments that fit and flatter! Awarded ‘Best Sewing Book’ at the Creative Book Awards, 2024. In this comprehensive, informative book, Helen explains how to create beautiful, customized dresses for every shape and size. Choose the exact size that fits and flatters you from a bespoke sizing chart that takes into account differences in…

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  • mini sampler quilt

    Springtime Mini Sampler Quilt

    This Liberty Fabric Kit is advertised as a skill level 1.5 of 4. Created by Alice Caroline, the kit will allow you to create a 17.5″ square mini sampler quilt, with full instructions provided. Many other kits are available to purchase in-store.

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  • botanical block printing

    Botanical Block Printing

    Discover the world of botanical block printing through an approachable guide that unveils a plethora of practical techniques and processes. This guide invites you to create stunning prints inspired by the natural world, all crafted by your own hands. Recent years have seen a surge in the popularity of linocut and woodcut printmaking. People are…

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  • Amazing origami

    Amazing Origami Kit

    Origami paper with stunning Japanese traditional prints and fun and simple folding instructions! Amazing Origami Kit is designed for origami paper folders of all ages and all skill levels—from novices up to more experienced folders. It provides everything you need to create exciting and original origami art. The gorgeous folding papers feature delicate patterns with…

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