In its far-ranging and comprehensive scope, Crafting: Transforming
Materials & the Maker is at once both a manual and a manifesto
for crafters and craft enthusiasts the world over. A must-have for
any craft and educational library, it is a volume that draws
together an unparalleled range of craftspeople, practitioners and
educationalists from a mix of backgrounds so eclectic that the
overall feel of this volume is one of refreshing new perspectives
on age-old issues. It is underpinned throughout by critical
thinking on a range of social, economic, cultural and ecological
debates, and is committed on the seriousness with which we must
engage hands-on and outdoor learning as part of a curriculum that
values the individual and celebrates the human position within the
planet. This is a book that causes us to rethink what constitutes
wisdom and knowledge in an age that has detached us from that which
defines us as both thinkers and makers. The context of craft, an
overview of craft history and the development of a tradition, along
with the spiritual underpinning and deep origins of craft
production, are all given a thorough review before chapters that
embark on an exploration of fabrics, leather, baskets, green wood,
pottery, and metal - and glass-working. This timely contribution to
the world of contemporary craft revival is a book that is to be
applauded for the manner in which it will engage a wide and diverse
audience. From master craftsperson to novice beginner, from
enthusiast to critic, Crafting: Transforming Materials & the
Maker will be an inevitable source of inspiration and an invocation
for social change. I certainly envisage it won't be long before my
own copy is well-thumbed as a consequence of repeated visits to its
passionately written chapters. Alexander Landland, author of Craft:
How Traditional Crafts Are About More Than Just Making Faber &
Faber 2017
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