Smithsonian Makers Workshop: Fascinating History & Essential How-Tos: Gardening, Crafting, Decorating & Food

50 DIY crafts, cooking, decorating, and gardening projects from the experts at the Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution presents a uniquely curated collection of lively how-to projects and historical narratives of four realms of American domestic arts: cooking, crafts, decorating, and gardening. Perfect for hobbyists interested in the historical context of what they create for their homes, this beautifully illustrated book contains fifty DIY projects--from a uniquely American quilt pattern to on-trend crafts like terrarium making and pickling--that all offer satisfying ways to bring history and culture to life. For those craving more, features provide rare insights from Smithsonian experts on prominent figures, events, and trends. Readers can learn about influential Americans who've had an impact on each realm; look at visual timelines of significant events that pushed development forward; or stay in the present and see how American arts in contemporary life is being redefined, all while enjoying satisfying and unique projects.

Author: Smithsonian Institution
Publisher: Harvest Publications
Published: 09/22/2020
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780358008644
ISBN10: 0358008646
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Folkcrafts
- Cooking | Regional & Ethnic | American | General
- Gardening | House Plants & Indoor

About the Author
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION was founded in 1846 "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." The Smithsonian is now the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.