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With knowledge passed down through the centuries, the presence of traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leather working, and knife making is becoming more and more pronounced i n 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 ourselves and produce something beautiful and useful.Forge & Carve looks at eighteen crafters and how and why they create the items they do. From basket weaver to blacksmith, from potter to bowyer, meet some of the talented people behind this revival of time-honoured techniques and discover how they make a living from their artistry. Admire their craftsmanship; share their enthusiasm; and learn from their philosophy. #### More about this book #### With knowledge passed down through the centuries, the presence of traditional crafts such as spoon carving, leatherworking, 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 ourselves and produce something beautiful and useful. Forge & Carve looks at eighteen crafters and how and why they create the items they do. From basket weaver to blacksmith, from potter to bowyer, meet some of the talented people behind this revival of time-honoured techniques and discover how they make a living from their artistry. Admire their craftsmanship; share their enthusiasm; and learn from their philosophy. Product detailsHardback 320 pagesDimensions: 165mm x 250mmPaper quality: Full colour premium paper pagesISBN: 978-1-909414-65-5 #### Take a look inside #### #### Contributing artists and topics covered #### Foreword by Robin Wood, MBE My journey into the woods Blacksmithing by Matt Jenkins Knife making by Ben Orford Axe making by John Neeman Woodworking by EJ Osborne Spoon carving by Éamonn O'Sullivan Woodturning by Yoav Elkayam and Franz Josef Keilhofer Chair making by Bernard Chandley Leather working by Lois Orford and Ruth Pullan Coracle making by Peter Faulkner Basket making by May Tove Lindås Trug making by Tony Hitchcock Pottery by Mitch Iburg and Sarah Pike Broom making by Justin D. Burton Bow making by Simon van der Heijden Handsewn shoemaking by Carréducker Glossary Show more