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Art Of Crafting In Ireland

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ISBN: 9781907593437
AuthorThompson, Sylvia
Pub Date30/04/2012
BindingPaperback
Pages247
CountryIRL
Dewey745.509417
Quick overview Based on Sylvia Thompson's widely read column for the Irish Times, this beautiful book celebrates the wealth of crafts practised and taught throughout Ireland.
€23.03

Hands On: The Art of Crafting in Ireland details the history of more than forty eclectic crafts, from basket making to woodturning, and provides concise information on where to see them, where to learn them and what's involved.

With over 150 images showcasing the extraordinary work of craftspeople from across Ireland, as well as insightful contributions from acclaimed writer, Jeanette Winterson and the Crafts Council of Ireland, Sylvia Thompson's book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive guide to craft in Ireland.

A lavishly illustrated volume containing everything you need to know about the traditional and innovative techniques involved in Irish craft, Hands On is sure to be an indispensable resource for beginners and experts alike.

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Hands On: The Art of Crafting in Ireland details the history of more than forty eclectic crafts, from basket making to woodturning, and provides concise information on where to see them, where to learn them and what's involved.

With over 150 images showcasing the extraordinary work of craftspeople from across Ireland, as well as insightful contributions from acclaimed writer, Jeanette Winterson and the Crafts Council of Ireland, Sylvia Thompson's book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive guide to craft in Ireland.

A lavishly illustrated volume containing everything you need to know about the traditional and innovative techniques involved in Irish craft, Hands On is sure to be an indispensable resource for beginners and experts alike.

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