Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 70)

craft focus 95 The latest craft titles to hit the shelves bookstand CONSCIOUS CREATIVITY: LOOK, CONNECT, CREATE By Philippa Stanton £14.99 ISBN: 978-1-78240-634-1 Leaping Hare Press Written by sensory artist and Instagram sensation Philippa Stanton, Conscious Creativity is about building a creative foundation through process, experimentation and time. Focusing on a deeper awareness of our surroundings, Philippa offers simple explorations prompting visual and visceral experiences. Featuring exclusive new photography, Philippa’s images reinforce each lesson in an unforgettable and inspiring way. We say: Packed with joyful wisdom, this fascinating title invites readers to open their eyes to the beauty of ordinary things and connect with their creative impulses. PAPERCRAFT PAPER CRAFTS: A MAKER’S GUIDE Foreword by Rob Ryan £14.95 ISBN: 978-0-50029-418-5 Thames & Hudson Papercraft is as old as paper itself, with a profusion of styles and traditions from around the world. This new title offers a practical guide to tools, techniques and materials for modern enthusiasts, and its chapters cover a range of methods such as folding, cutting, sticking and forming. Projects include braided paper jewellery, a concertina papercut peepshow, a silhouette family portrait and a handmade notebook. The guide is introduced by British artist Rob Ryan, whose intricate papercut works are hugely popular. We say: Produced in partnership with the V&A, this stunning volume offers a fresh, contemporary take on an age-old art form. CREATIVITY book reviews