#Book themaker how to

If that's your thing, more power to you, but it's certainly not mine. There's not much instruction in the book, it's mostly the fapping of the author on how unique and super hip she considers herself to be. 'sets about reviving traditional crafts and production methods by establishing Morris & Co, a super-hip decorative arts firm.' 'In 1860-ish, William Morris, a man who desperately loves the makers' output' (because craftsmen and women were called 'makers' in the 1860s, were they?). Stripped of the excessive noise of the city, I slipped into self-awareness.' 'Our little refresher pause came in the form of a wisteria covered cottage complete with fireplace and converted barn kitchen, and it was here that everything changed for me as a maker. I couldn't read more than a few sentences without wanting to roll my eyes. The over use of the words 'makers' and 'making' is reminiscent of a toddler talking about their bowel movements. I'll give the book 2 stars because the book itself looks nice and is of high quality, but the content is too pretentious and hipster-y for my tastes.

'Our little refresher pause came in the form of a wisteria covered cottage complete with fireplace and converte I received this book through a good reads giveaway. I received this book through a good reads giveaway. Tamara lives in Melbourne, Australia, where she is also a stylist and the creative director of The Establishment Studios.more In recent years, Tamara's work has been exhibited by invitation at both London and Milan Design Week alongside international sustainable design collective Supercyclers. Modern craft enthusiasts also visit Tamara's online store The Six Week Boutique to indulge in her handcrafted pieces. She has produced clever DIY projects in the pages of interior magazines such as Inside Out and Real Living crafts custom commissions for an array of creative industries and influences aspiring makers through workshops at Megan Morton's The School. Tamara's own making and design practice began when she was a small child, and is informed by nostalgia, colour, shape and modernity.

#Book themaker how to

It shows how to craft a space and 'make' a home, in the most perfect sense.Ī pioneer of Australia's modern craft movement, Tamara Maynes works diligently as an advocate of the value of craftsmanship, good design and considered raw materials. The Maker celebrates those who are already 'good with their hands', while offering membership to those who want to join the club. 'What can I craft with my own hands that will make my space special?' In this book filled with inspiration, advice and projects, Tamara Maynes shows you how to achieve an intimate connection with your home by mastering your craft, bringing raw materials to life and creating an original space that bears your unique fingerprint.ĭrawing on her own practice and the work and musings of many she admires, Tamara hopes to stir 'the maker' in every reader to encourage them to connect deeply and bring comfort, beauty and individuality to their home. 'What can I craft with my own hands that will make my space special?' In this book filled with inspiration, advice and projects, Tamara Maynes shows you how to achieve an intimate connection with your home by mastering your craft, b The Maker provides inspiration and information for mastering your chosen craft and using these skills to create individual interiors in a home. The Maker provides inspiration and information for mastering your chosen craft and using these skills to create individual interiors in a home.