This is a major new exploration of traditional British craftsmanship accompanying the major prime time BBC2 6-part television series presented by Monty Don. It celebrates all aspects of rural crafts including woodcraft thatching weaving stone masonry metalwork & glass making. It showcases some of Britains leading master craftsmen & explains the techniques at the heart of their trades. It reveals the fascinating history of British craftsmanship inspiring interest & involvement in these valuable & rewarding crafts. Mastercrafts" represents a major shift in attitudes towards appreciating handmade sustainable crafted products rather than the cheap mass-produced items with which people have become increasingly disillusioned."