currently doing some initial research for a collection development project for my Children's Materials class. we have to put together a proposed collection of nonfiction books for children that are still in print, all related to a specific theme of our choice. I was thinking it might be interesting to have a collection focused on heritage crafts or fiber arts. I'm planning on including a mix of book types--biographies of fiber artists, craft project books, informational books about how a specific craft is done and what it is.

wanted to throw this question out to the wider mastodon community--do you have any favorite kids books about fiber arts or other heritage crafts like basketry, blacksmithing, or woodworking? even if they're fiction I'd love to hear about them!

#FiberArts #HeritageCrafts #DIY #Crafts

#ShareFest #Totnes
Sat 18 April, 10am to 4pm, Totnes Civic Hall

This free and family-friendly event aims to showcase a wide range of projects that encourage a more resourceful, collaborative and sustainable lifestyle.

Activities include:
#RepairCafe
Bike Repair and Maintenance
#ClothesSwap
Skillshares <- this one's me teaching basketry
Pay What You Feel Cafe
Plant & Seed Swap
Community Singing
Tool Sharpening
Tech Amnesty
Craft Making
Children's Activities

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharefest-totnes-tickets-1983361764428

#Devon #HeritageCrafts #AncestralSkills #SolarpunkSunday

Anyway the reason I've been travelling through London being bewildered by hipster cafes is I went to the Institute of Outdoor Learning's #Bushcraft conference this weekend and taught a couple of besom broom making workshops.

#HeritageCrafts #AncestralSkills

Scottish flag vector bundle perfect for Cricut projects, decals, shirts, home décor, and DIY crafts celebrating Scottish pride and culture.

#ScotlandFlagSVG #ScottishVectorArt #CountrySVGDesign #VinylDesign #DIYCraftProjects #ScottishPrideArt #CulturalArtDesign #DIYFlagDesign #HeritageCrafts https://vectorency.com/items/scotland-flag-svg-bundle-scottish-nation-country-cut-file-png/2523

An elegant Peshkabz is now available in stock. For inquiries or orders, please contact us on WhatsApp at +91 98789 20062.

#Peshkabz #HandmadeWeapons #CustomBlades #MahaKaalArms #TraditionalBlades #CollectorsEdition #VintageWeapons #KnifeCollection #ArtOfSteel #WeaponCollectors #CraftsmanshipCulture #HighCarbonSteel #EngravedBlades #HeritageCrafts #PremiumBlades #BladesOfIndia #SteelArtistry #ExoticWeapons #BattleReadyBlades #CustomForged

#Kent folks, Jack Raven #Bushcraft is having a sale on 2026 bushcraft, #HeritageCrafts and #AncestralSkills courses including #NetMaking and #CoilBasketry by yours truly.

https://www.jackravenbushcraft.co.uk/20-off-bushcraft-courses-in-our-christmas-sale-2025

I shall be teaching #CoilBasketry at #Crediton EcoCrafternoon this Saturday (29th November), which I'm actually rather annoyed about because it means I can't attend the other workshops myself which look amazing. Bike maintenance! Drop spindle! there's also a craft material exchange. Come along and do all the cool stuff I can't.

https://significantseams.org.uk/creditons-eco-crafternoon-is-now-open-for-workshop-bookings

#Devon #Exeter #HeritageCrafts

Took photos of my great-grandma-embroidered table cloths for family, unironed though, as that gets done before use. Though I’d share here too. 😊

The bluebirds square (first) was the one I put the lace edging around with mum on Facetime in her final days, so it hasn’t been used. It’s the first time I’ve had it out in years and I’m relieved the grief has softened.

If we ever have to move to a place with a small kitchen, I’d use the square ones more often, but only the big one with the napkins works on the current table.

#Embroidery #FiberArts #HeritageCrafts @fiberarts