Woodcraft: Master the Art of Green Woodworking with Key Techniques and Inspiring Projects

by Barn the Spoon

“Woodcraft is woodwork at a human level. It relies, for the most part, upon humble folk traditions rather than machines. Using simple hand tools perfected over millenia keeps you close to the material and leads to a far more rewarding experience.” - Barn the Spoon

The British green woodworking author Barn the Spoon has inspired thousands of woodworkers to create useful and beautiful objects crafted using tools that are sometimes also handcrafted. Woodcraft is a beautifully presented textbook-cum-manifesto designed to encourage people to embrace a simpler form of woodworking, one that is deeply connected to the natural world - and also to the social possibilities of working in a circle or group untethered by electrical equipment.

Woodcraft is chock full of photos and encouraging words that help you master the art of green woodworking. To get started, you will need an unseasoned log, an ax and a hand knife. Soon you will be carving spoons, bowls and functional pieces of furniture. Like its philosophy, Woodcraft is beautiful, accessible and practical. Once you’re on your way, you’ll have a rewarding connection to the natural world and the means of crafting objects of meaning.

Pages: 256
Binding: HC
Publisher: Dk