Peter Wilemans paintings are full of colour & light & an energy you can feel. Peter is passionate about his art & in this DVD he demonstrates how to get truly creative with oil painting rather than be a slave to the landscape. Peter paints four full demonstrations in this DVD & clearly demonstrates his unique way of working. His subjects include London from the Thames, a hill town in the Serra Nevada, Spain & a rural snow scene. Peter is President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters & a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Running Time: Two Hours approx. ...

Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams: Mixed Media Projects in Epoxy Clay Its all about creating the curious. Inside the book, readers are introduced to 26 stepped-out projects, each offering new techniques using epoxy clay. Two-part epoxy clay can be sculpted & manipulated in a variety of ways & is extremely durable when cured, resulting in amazing effects. Readers will learn the basics of working with this new craft medium & then dive into the projects, which feature sculpted epoxy clay inspired by & often combined with altered remnants. Projects include mixed-media pieces such as a small totem, curio cabinet & fish tank, along with personal style & jewellery items (like pendants, bracelets & handbags), fashioned in a curious, Victorian Gothic style. About the Author Kerin Gale is a self-taught mixed-media artist who works with resins, found objects, clays of all sorts & metals. She lives in Oregon, where she teaches & collaborates with husb&, Charley Slaughter. She also teaches at art retreats, colleges, & art centers. She has launched an online artlearning site with classes by several wellknown artists, tutorials & resources of interest to the mixed media artist. ...

Alvaro Castagnet is an inspirational & expressive watercolour painter who is passionate about the medium. His strong & colourful style captures the soul & mood of the places he paints. In this film he paints the streets, squares & cafes of the historic town of Girona in Catalonia, northern Spain as well as in the coastal town of Cadaques, home town of Salvador Dali. Running time:90 mins Format: English, PAL DVD ...

Inspiritu Jewelry: Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces for the Mind, Body & Spirit Inspiritu Jewelry guides the reader through 25 jewellery prescriptions. In addition to each project guiding the reader through a variety of jewellery-making techniques, each piece suggests a particular benefit to the wearer from learning patience to gaining protection on a journey & remembering a loved one. A central theme runs throughout the book
- entries from an old Prescriptions book, belonging to a healer by the name of Milagros. The year is 1924 & readers are introduced to healing methods Milagros used to treat the afflictions & heartaches of those in her small town. About the Author Marie French began making healing & spiritual art when her daughter was born prematurely. She has worked with ALS & cancer patients. her exhibit Prayers for Peace was given a favorable review in the New York times.
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Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Publisher: North Light Books (7 Nov 2008) Interactive Art Workshop guides you step-by-step through the creation of 25 fabulous projects, each with a unique interactive element ranging from paper wheels that magically change images as they are turned, to fully functioning pull tabs, to flapping doors & slide puzzles. A gallery of inspirational examples from a wide variety of talented contributors follows each tutorial. The featured projects include ATCs, postcards, altered books & greeting cards & they are all certain to impress your friends & family. About the author: Kim Rae Nugent is a mixed-media artist/teacher who enjoys working in collage, oil painting, sculpture, sewing, altered books & assemblage. ...

Interchangable Wedding Sampler Cross Stitch Kit This Wedding Sampler Cross Stitch kit from Anchor has interchangable characters to suit all wedding occassions. Personalize your design by adding a loved ones initials & date of marriage. The perfect wedding gift, that will become a favourite keepsake. Kit contains 16 Count Aida, chart, needle, & all threads to complete the project. Finished

Size: 8 x 8 (20 x 20cm) Suppliers product code: ACS14

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This Wedding Sampler Cross Stitch kit from Anchor has interchangable characters to suit all wedding occassions. Personalize your design by adding a loved ones initials & date of marriage. The perfect wedding gift, that will become a favourite keepsake. Kit contains 16-Count Aida, chart, needle, & all threads to complete the project. Finished

Size: 8 x 8 (20 x 20cm) Suppliers product code: ACS14

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Interlocking Crochet: Techniques, Stitch Patterns & Projects In Interlocking Crochet, readers learn how to turn basic crochet stitches into thick, cushy double-sided fabric, usually with a different textured pattern on each side. The book presents a stitch dictionary of over 86 stitch patterns that crocheters will delight in exploring. Ten projects, from simple accessories like scarves & handbags to a masterpiece afghan, teach readers the many colourful (and reversible) uses for interlocking crochet. About the Author Tanis Galik has been crocheting since her grandmother taught her how over 40 years ago. She is also a professional playwright with several productions & awards for her plays, musicals & a mystery movie script. She holds a MFA in writing from Californi State University & currently lives in California. ...

Introduction to Making Cloth Dolls In this beautiful book, Jan Horrox guides you step-by-step through every stage of producing three delightful, exquisitely decorated cloth dolls, providing you with everything you need to know for designing & making dolls of your own. This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making, as well as more experienced needlecrafters. Jans beautiful dolls are exquisitely made, yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps, they become surprisingly easy to achieve. Full of character & life, Jans dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics, trims, ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials. There are clear, step-by-step instructions for making hands, feet & faces, together with diagrams where needed, & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book. With three different projects to choose from, & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials, this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll, whatever your ability, & gives ideas & inspiration for many more. Clear, step-by-step instructions Beautiful, exquisitely made dolls that are achievable by needlecrafters of all abilities Colourful, contemporary & stylish, the dolls will appeal to fashion & costume designers & textile artists as well as more traditional needlecrafters. ...

In this beautiful book, Jan Horrox guides you step-by-step through every stage of producing three delightful, exquisitely decorated cloth dolls, providing you with everything you need to know for designing & making dolls of your own. This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making, as well as more experienced needlecrafters. Jan's beautiful dolls are exquisitely made, yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps, they become surprisingly easy to achieve. Full of character & life, Jan's dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics, trims, ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials. There are clear, step-by-step instructions for making hands, feet & faces, together with diagrams where needed, & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book. With three different projects to choose from, & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials, this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll, whatever your ability, & gives ideas & inspiration for many more. Clear, step-by-step instructions Beautiful, exquisitely made dolls that are achievable by needlecrafters of all abilities Colourful, contemporary & stylish, the dolls will appeal to fashion & costume designers & textile artists as well as more traditional needlecrafters. ...