Item category 2: Newmarket - Design & Style

With advice on planning a workshop and the principles of design and construction, this book provides a wide range of information and easy to follow instructions on subjects such as making joints, laminating, waxing and polishing.

"There can be few watercolour painters today in the UK with the influence of Shirley Trevena R.I. Her style is immediately recognisable and mixes her skills as a colourist with vaulting imagination and style. In this DVD Shirley takes us on a journey through her creative process from how to start...

Though knitted fabric is mainly comprised of two simple stitches - knit and purl - there's plenty of variation. This stitch dictionary is organized by construction and features fabrics created using knit and purl stitches, cable and Aran stitches, lace and eyelet stitches, and colorwork stitches,...

This follow-up to the bestselling Advanced Style features more senior street style and inspiration from all over the globe. Similar in format to the original, with dozens of portraits from cities all over the world, this book also features 22 short essays by some of the portrait subjects, distill...

Witness the concept and design behind the genre-defining science fiction military action and drama with 'The Art of Metal Gear Solid V'. It chronicles the development of Kojima Productions's magnum opus, and features hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen art.

Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe's bold fabrics and modern colour palettes -- from 'sketching' with fabric swatches to creating mood boa...

"Box making is one of the best ways to develop your skills as a woodworker while also creating something that is functional and beautiful. In this all-new collection of boxes from America's premier box makers, Doug Stowe takes you step-by-step through the construction of ten tiny boxes."-- Publis...

Describes methods of building tiny homes using recycled materials and provides examples of how different people built their own tiny homes.

Naturalistic styles of planting - wilder and closer to nature - and working in harmony with the environment and the surrounding landscape are recurring themes in the extraordinary gardens featured in Australian Dreamscapes. Photographed by Claire Takacs, and accompanied by texts written by the ga...

Beyond the Garden Gate is a stunning photgraphic collection, revealing the very personal stories behind some of the most beautiful gardens of this magical part of NSW.

Practical design advice as well as over 350 innovative ideas combine to give homeowners the only sourcebook they'll need to make smart design, buying, and installation decisions. Landscaping improvements and creating outdoor living spaces continue to be strong sectors of the home DIY market. In t...

Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands? Or looking to expand your range of skills as a potter? This book is for you. Beginning with such basics as preparing and storing clay and developing your design skills, the book then takes an in-depth look...

Covering a comprehensive array of topics, from the first pigments and frescos to linear perspective in Renaissance paintings, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art, The Story of Painting follows each step in the evolution of painting over the last 25,000 years, ...

There's never been a more crucial time to drought-proof your garden and to consider Australian native plants as a key component in your outdoor space. This award-winning practical volume, from two of the country's foremost horticultural experts, offers everything you need to know about designing ...

Many new artists have been emerging recently from Asia, taking their place in the international comic illustration industry through social media. Although their work shows influences from Japanese anime and manga, the superior drawing skills and pursuit of originality in each of these artists' wo...

Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, "The Crochet Book" has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, soft furnishings, and toys. Get to grips with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace a...

Victoria's rich soil, mostly cool climate (apart from mid-summer heatwaves) and - in many places - nourishing volcanic soil mean that with passion, patience, imagination and commitment, amazing gardens can be built and maintained. The Garden State includes stately old wonders like the magnificent...

Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting art medium. This book is a complete course in using pastels. Step-by-step exercises and longer projects help you to build essential skills and allow you to produce a range of subjec...

This collection features designs including flowers, ferns, succulents, leaves, bees and garden scenes. The book includes basic embroidery instruction for stitches and transferring designs onto fabric with original designs.

This book provides lessons on the ins and outs (literally) of making 36 elegant sashiko patterns. It shows you how to make stylish home and personal accessories you will love, including: Decorative pouches that make excellent gifts Placemats and napkins your guests will appreciate Delicate pur...

Having personal, private, outdoor space is becoming ever-more elusive as urban areas become more crowded due to population growth and development. Urban Oasis: Finding Tranquility at Home features projects from Sydney to Singapore and London to New York that showcase inspirational and aspirationa...

Renovating or building your own home is one of the biggest investments (financially and emotionally) you can ever make. For years, the BuildHer Collective have helped women around the world make this a fun, rewarding and empowering experience. Led by dynamic Australian duo Kribashini Hannon and R...

A select few hugely popular industry experts reveal techniques they use to infuse characters with the advanced levels of color and light that make their work instantly recognizable and universally admired. Their in-depth illustrated advice, detailed step-by-step tutorials, enlightening case studi...

Beloved family photographer Suzanne Stevenson returns with another stunning collection of irresistible dogs on doorsteps, this time against the backdrop of the Australian countryside. Country Dogs on Doorsteps introduces us to a flurry of new furry companions - along with some well-known owners a...

Makers are at the forefront of finding solutions for sustainable living. Crafting something from scratch means you get to carefully choose the materials you use, your method and philosophy for making it, and the way you use the final product. Maker. Sustainable features 15 step-by-step projects t...

No one is born with a green thumb... but anyone can grow one! Renowned indoor plantspert Craig Miller-Randle takes you through the basics of helping indoor plants to thrive. Green Thumb is filled with advice that Craig has distilled in his 40 years of experience. Whether its choosing the right po...

This book provides floral watercolour basics - from viewpoints, to procedures and colors, to painting methods - in seven lessons.

We often think of mindfulness in relation to meditation, but our homes and interior design can play a big part in our emotional well-being. 'The new mindful home' demystifies the links between body, mind and soul to explain how you can harness the power of mindfulness to help our homes support a ...

Jam-packed with reno goodness, this book is a visual feast overflowing with ideas and inspiration from Three Birds projects in glorious detail, including their most ambitious new build to date: a family home that channels an idyllic island getaway (year-round staycation, anyone?). Go behind the s...