The way of the Woodshop : : Creating, Designing & Decorating With Wood

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Call Number: 684.08 Ze, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / Woodworking / Zee, Aleksandra
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch

Location & Checkout Length	Call Number	Checkout Length	Item Status
Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	684.08 Ze	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies / Woodworking / Zee, Aleksandra	4-week checkout	On Shelf

"Shop Class as Soulcraft meets Norwegian Wood in this gorgeously illustrated DIY guide for aspiring woodworkers of all levels. "There's just something about wood. It's an imperfect material with cracks, knots, and irregularities. As an imperfect being, I find that by working with wood and all its inconsistencies, I can also tackle my own." -Aleksandra Zee. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to master the basics of woodworking in Aleksandra Zee's cozy Bay Area studio. The Way of the Woodshop is a meditative guidebook and a feast for the eyes, an illustrated journey through the joys of working, decorating, and crafting with wood. Packed with gorgeous photography and do-it-yourself projects ranging from easy to advanced, The Way of the Woodshop takes you step by step through the process of creating nesting cutting boards, a blanket ladder, a daybed, a table and bench, and more. Zee covers the basics, from choosing the right lumber, to understanding different wood types and grains, to curating a tool collection, along with tips on decorating with wood and curating a space that you love. Along the way, she encourages you to tap into your creativity and relish the joys of working with your hands, and she shares lessons from her own empowering journey, as a woman carving out her space in a stereotypically male profession. Whether you want to decorate your home, create personal gifts, or just love handmade objects, The Way of the Woodshop will inspire you to grab a sander and discover the joy of making!" -- ONIX annotation.

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A fashion book more than a woodworking book submitted by llamahope on March 16, 2021, 10:08am I wasn't familiar with the author, but was looking for some woodworking books and was excited to see one written by a woman, but was rather disappointed. This is much more a fashion/brand book than having a lot of good woodworking projects. It talks a lot more about mood, spiritual journeys, and was definitely not what I was expecting. It was lovely photographed, and might be useful for those looking for design guidance, but definitely not what I would consider a woodworking book.