Landscapes in Watercolour breaks down ten progressively more challenging paintings into easy-to-achieve steps for the absolute beginner.

A variety of landscape paintings, from a midwinter farm and a sunny woodland to a coastal waterfront and boats in an estuary are featured. Each watercolor is broken down into four or five steps, showing the reader how simple it can be to achieve stunning results as they build up their painting from the background color and add the finishing details. 

The reader will learn how to simplify the scene in front of them, allowing them to recreate the essence of the landscape for the viewer without slaving over an easel for hours. Interspersed with the tutorials are special masterclasses covering trees, skies and reflections.  Readers will benefit from the section on choosing tools and materials, and introductory topics on color theory, composition and perspective, as well as the essential basic drawing and painting techniques.

The Art of Chairmaking is the definitive guide to making Windsor chairs, with essential information on tools, materials and techniques.

Windsor chairs, where the legs are mortised into the seat and don’t form the backrest, are known for the striking elegance and comfort. This book is the perfect introduction to the art of making these distinctive chairs, clearly explaining every step, from selecting the right wood and setting up a workshop, to using a lathe to create ornate legs and how to form a perfectly shaped seat. With detailed step-by-step photography and clear construction diagrams, this book is a one-stop resource for aspiring and experienced chair-makers alike.

The Art of Chairmaking includes projects for 5 classic furniture designs, including a 3-legged round stool, square table, simple bench, course armchair and comb back armchair.

There is nothing quite like seeing a beautiful Christmas wreath hanging on a front door to set the magic of the season alight…

Whether you are a fan of simple and modern or love more traditional Christmas fare, there is a project to suit everyone! This beautiful title includes 22 projects to make different styles of wreaths using a wide range of materials, from a Christmas wreath made with wool and felt, through gorgeous white feathers adorned with copper leaf to a ribbon Christmas tree. Whatever you decide, you’ll find hours of relaxing creativity within these pages!

100 Essential Embroidery Stitches is a handy directory of 100 need-to-know freestyle embroidery stitches to refresh or add to your embroidery skills. Embroidery is like ‘painting’ with thread and this book gives you all the techniques you will need to create your own works of art. Whether you are new to embroidery and want to widen your repertoire or just need a comprehensive reference guide to look things up, you’ll find everything you need to improve your embroidery skills and feel confident tackling a wide range of projects.

Routing is the fundamental guide to using router trimmers and tables, including 16 projects suitable for all skill levels.

Almost all tasks traditionally performed by standard routers can in fact be done using router trimmers, which are smaller, more maneuverable and cheaper. This comprehensive guidebook is full of tutorials and tips, enabling anyone to get to grips with routing techniques such as cutting and joining. 

Projects include a desktop storage box, a photo frame and kitchen chopping board.