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

Smithsonian Makers Workshop

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

By: Smithsonian Institution

Paperback | 22 September 2020

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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.

About the Author

The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson according to his wishes "under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Since its founding, the Smithsonian has become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums, the National Zoo, and nine research facilities.

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