Woodland Workshop
Woodland Workshop

Author: Ben Law

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-20

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9781784943431

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Following on from his successful book Woodland craft, woodsman Ben Law explains what makes a good woodland workshop, outlines the key tools that are used and shows you how to make an array of fascinating devices from scratch ... Featuring shaving horses, knee vices, cleaving brakes, a pole lathe and many more, this book forms the foundation for exploring an array of different crafts using woodland products. Added tidbits of historical and practical information make this an invaluable guide for every green woodworker.

Woodland Craft
Woodland Craft

Author: Ben Law

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2016-01-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861089366

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Accompany woodsman Ben Law as he celebrates the amazing diversity of craft products made from materials sourced directly from the woods. Including brooms, rakes, pegs, spoons, chairs, baskets, fencing, yurts and even a caravan, the items are hewn from freshly cut green wood, shaped by hand and infused with a simple, rustic beauty. Detailed instructions and advice are given for each craft, along with essential knowledge about tools and devices.

Roundwood Timber Framing
Roundwood Timber Framing

Author: Ben Law

Publisher: Permanent Publications

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781856230414

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This definitive manual marks the birth of a new vernacular for the 21st century. Over 400 color photographs and step-by-step instructions guide you through the building of anything from a garden shed to your own woodland house. This practical how to book will unquestionably be a benchmark for sustainable building using renewable local resources and evolving traditional skills to create durable, ecological, and beautiful buildings.

A Handful of Quiet
A Handful of Quiet

Author: Thich Nhat Hanh

Publisher: Parallax Press

Published: 2008-09-13

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1937006263

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A playful, illustrated guide to one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices for young children experiencing stress, difficulty focusing, and difficult emotions Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community’s practice with children, pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature. Practicing pebble meditation can help relieve stress, increase concentration, nourish gratitude, and can help children deal with difficult emotions. A Handful of Quiet is a concrete activity that parents and educators can introduce to children in school settings, in their local communities or at home, in a way that is meaningful and inviting. Any adult wishing to plant seeds of peace, relaxation, and awareness in children will find this unique meditation guide helpful. Children can also enjoy doing pebble meditation on their own.

Kitchi
Kitchi

Author: Alana Robson

Publisher: Banana Books

Published: 2021-01-30

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781800490680

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"He is forever and ever here in spirit" An adventure. A magic necklace. Brotherhood. Six-year-old Forrest feels lost now that his big brother Kitchi is no longer here. He misses him every day and clings onto a necklace that reminds him of Kitchi. One day, the necklace comes to life. Forrest is taken on a magical adventure, where he meets a colourful cast of characters, including a beautiful, yet mysterious fox, who soon becomes his best friend. www.kitchithespiritfox.com

Woodlander
Woodlander

Author: Ben Law

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781784945572

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Woodlander is a complete and comprehensive guide to managing a small woodland, incorporating nearly 30 years of knowledge and experience from woodsman Ben Law and his unique home in Prickly Nut Wood.

Spoon
Spoon

Author: Barn the Spoon

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-11-14

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1501182765

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Discusses the history of spoon carving and provides tips for the craft, outlining the tools that are needed and providing instructions for making such items as a basic spoon and a turned spoon.

Living Wood
Living Wood

Author: Mike Abbott

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780954234560

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First published in 2002, Living Wood is both a practical manual and an inspirational guide, updating much of the information included in Mike's best-selling book Green Woodwork. Living Wood covers: • Becoming a green woodworke--Mike's story, from playing in the woodlands to owning a share in a woodland in Herefordshire • Buying, managing, and harvesting a woodland; • Developing woodland facilities, including tracks, steps, huts, a barn, a kitchen, and a compost toilet • Setting up a woodland workshop--plans for a shelter and updated designs for a shaving horse, a pole lathe, and other green wood-working tools and devices • Making ladder-back chairs, including cleaving, steam-bending, and techniques for ultra-tight joints without glue • Seating chairs with bark and with cord • A comprehensive list of suppliers, woodland organizations, and books Now in its fourth edition, Living Wood includes a selection of photographs of Mike’s latest workshop at Brookhouse Wood.

Color Workshop
Color Workshop

Author: Rachel Reinert

Publisher: Get Creative 6

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781942021575

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Reinert shares techniques for creating vivid works of art with basic materials. From choosing your tools and supplies and introducing color theory to methods for combining mediums and exploring depth effects, her tips will have you achieving stunning results in no time.

Green Woodwork
Green Woodwork

Author: Mike Abbott

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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Green woodwork is creative and inexpensive to learn. The beauty of working green (or unseasoned) wood is that by using traditional skills and a few simple tools you can make anything from a tent peg to a Windsor chair, without needing power machinary.