David & Charles

Learn how to create up to 30 colorful, contemporary jewelry pieces including earrings, pins, necklaces, and more with *Creative Polymer Clay*. In this comprehensive guide to modern polymer clay, artist and designer Heidi Helyard reveals simple techniques for crafting stunning jewelry pieces with minimal tools and equipment. Just make, bake, and wear! Author — Heidi Helyard. Hardcover. 144 pages. 9" x 8½" (23 cm x 22 cm).

Get a great introduction to gouache painting with *Oh My Gouache!*, the ideal beginner’s guide. Step-by-step projects will help you feel confident enough to create your own paintings. You’ll also learn about color theory, mixing, sketching, washes, line work, lettering, overlaying, and more. Author – Zoe Ingram. Paperback. 128 pages. 8¼" x 10¾" (21 cm x 27 cm).

Amaze friends and family with the lovely artwork you create from *Paper Quilling for All Occasions.* Quilling involves rolling and shaping thin strips of paper into decorative designs. This book has over 30 beautiful projects. Also included are quilling strips in assorted widths and a quilling pen. Author – Mire Takayama.

Build drawing confidence and skill with the simple exercises and step-by-step tutorials in *The Joy of Sketch* by artist Jen Russell-Smith. This accessible guide breaks down barriers beginners face around sketching. Starting with quick, loose sketches, you can learn how to draw spontaneously with everything around you as inspiration. Author — Jen Russell-Smith.