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Series
Language
English
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"The last thing Katie Bonner wanted was to become the manager of Artisans Alley. But when her business partner, Ezra Hilton, is found bludgeoned to death, she has no other choice. Business under Ezra has been faltering-but was it enough to provoke someone to murder? Only Kate can find the answer."--Publisher's website.
3) Forge & carve: heritage crafts : the search for well-being and sustainability in the modern world
Publisher
Canopy Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"With knowledge passed down from centuries ago, the presence of traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and knife making is becoming more and more pronounced in contemporary culture and on platforms such as social media and e-commerce. As the pressures of a fast-paced, modern-day life weigh on people, many seek solace in more manual, artful practices that take us out of our selves and produce something beautiful and useful. Forge...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"In this joyful celebration of skilled craftsmen, Eric Gorges, a corporate-refugee-turned-metal-shaper, taps into a growing hunger to get back to what's real. Through visits with fellow artisans--calligraphers, potters, stone carvers, glassblowers, engravers, woodworkers, and more--many of whom he's profiled for his popular television program, Gorges identifies values that are useful for all of us: taking time to slow down and enjoy the process, embracing...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Collectable, one-of-a-kind artisanal objects--whether hand-woven textiles or handblown glass--have become a fixture of the modern home; and the artists who produce them are increasingly sought-after. In this follow-up volume to The New Artisans, design expert and lauded blogger Olivier Dupon continues his exploration of the most creative artisans working today."--
6) Creative pilgrimage: an exploration of artful gatherings and discovery of innovative art techniques
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
" Join 14 very special artists on a Creative Pilgrimage as they share exciting projects that they teach through the various art retreat venues from across the nation. As they teach their special projects, we experience what it's like to learn from this celebrated cohort of talented artists. Hear their unique perspectives about the importance of teaching--a process where through sharing knowledge, they also gain knowledge and develop community. Peppered...
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Series
Publisher
New York University Press
Pub. Date
1950.
Language
English
Description
Excellent study by distinguished historian examines lives and work of American craftsmen in the years before the Revolution-cabinetmakers, silversmiths, pewterers, printers, painters, engravers, blacksmiths, button-makers, shipwrights, many more. 18 illus. References.
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
The traditional craftsman was a workman who possessed special skills which set him apart from common laborers and which allowed him a privileged position in early American society. This volume provides insights into the life of the craftsman, from apprentice to master, and describes the special circumstances surrounding each craft.
Author
Publisher
Luminare Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The rambunctious nature of the craftsman, as well as his skill, come into fine focus in this autobiographical how-to (and how not to) story. Living offshore on resort islands for years, the author sketches the contractor-client relationship, for once, from the workman's viewpoint. While erecting houses that will stand for decades, an inner war commences with alcohol and a nagging restlessness. In the end emerges a changed man, seeing at last the...
15) Gather & nourish: artisan food : the search for well-being and sustainability in the modern world
Publisher
Canopy Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"In a world full of mass-produced, disposable goods, there is a movement focused on sourcing unique and durable products that reflect true craftsmanship. Made to Last is a celebration of these products and the tradespeople behind their creation. Some products have been made by hand, others with cutting-edge technology, yet each has been designed and crafted with care. Made to Last features 50 artisans from around the world and details the products...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1975.
Language
English
Description
"Conversations with the craftsmen plus complete working plans for their favorite projects"--Jacket subtitle.
Includes projects for tubs, bird carving, pipe making, sailboat making, birdhouses, jigsaw puzzles, loster traps, toy making, ladders, dollhouse making, hope chests, pitchforks, decoys, miniature furniture, fish carving, wood turning, ox yokes, birchbark canoes, and wind machines.
