Charlotte Abrahams
Intelligent Hands
Intelligent Hands
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Recent years have seen a decline in craft and creative education in schools and a shift from practical to theoretical learning models in higher education. Young people are leaving school with no idea that craft-based careers are even possible, and graduates of craft-based degree courses are entering the workplace with so few hand skills that their employers must train them from scratch.
Where did the idea come from that white-collar work should be rewarded more with money and status than that of a blue-collar worker? Intelligent Hands looks at this phenomenon, the historical precedents that led us here and why hand skills are crucial in education and for lifelong learning. The authors are on a mission to enlighten the uninitiated and persuade the nay-sayers who dismiss craft as no more than a nice hobby or believe that doing things with your hands is for those who can’t use their heads.
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ISBN: 9781739316020
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from 75 reviewsBeautifully inspiring book for many techniques for re using fabric scraps,ideal for slow stitchers,and those who are interested in scrap crafting,or up cycling garments,including sashiko techniques.Lots of different ideas and step by step stitch instructions.This is a book to add to your stitching collection,to refer to again and again
Brilliant have ordered more for friends
Beautiful book. Step by step guides clearly laid out. Thoughtful illustrations. Highly recommended for the novice.
Useful and interesting book
Great book, well presented and laid out. Lots of photos and clear explanations and instructions. Great ideas too
Really good to see all these things in one place and make plans with the ideas. Lots to absorb and try. A great resource.
Très beau livre rédigé en anglais, mais les photos et explications permettent de suivre avec beaucoup de facilité
Very inspiring book. I’ve been wanting to try out botanical printing and this gives me all the information I need. I’ve taken a few courses with Sue in the past and she’s always been a great teacher. This book is no exception. Very happy to have it in my collection.
Love it.
Sue’s instructions are very clear and her overall presentation is vary inspiring
it is a timely and really useful publication with suggestions for how to reuse cloth and be creative with waste
I had a really good service service from you! The book is great! thank you.
A wonderful book full of inspiration strength and thought.We need this book more than ever.Love and power to all who make!!
A great concept, intriguing read and lovely design.
As expected
This book really does seem to encapsulate everything important about people, making and education. I absolutely love its easy-to-read format and it is chock full of gorgeous projects and photographs. Intelligent Hands has been super-informative and has inspired me to get on and use my own! I highly recommend this beautiful book.
Thank you 🙏
A wonderful book full of inspiration strength and thought.We need this book more than ever.Love and power to all who make!!
Thanks for your support, viva la craft!