Do Make: The power of your own two hands.

by James Otter

We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find it satisfying to create something that didn’t exist before. And it isn’t just about the outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the an antidote to our fast-paced world. James Otter is an award-winning wooden surfboard maker with a passion for craftsmanship ― and the ocean. In Do Make, he invites us to rediscover the joy of making. By using our hands to transform natural materials into objects of beauty and utility, we reconnect with our creativity, our environment, and back to ourselves. Learn • what to make, where and how to get started • learn to trust it and let go of perfection • develop confidence in your natural skills and ability With incredible photography, plenty of encouragement and even a ‘how to’ guide to make your own handplane to take bodysurfing, Do Make reminds us that nothing quite beats the feeling of having made something with our own hands. Isn’t it time to make your mark on the world?

Genres: Design

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2020

Reviews

[Amy Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shout out to Adam for lending me this book. Lots of gorgeous quotes about having the guts to follow a passion and the trials of finding your path but trusting your instincts in making. Learnt a lot about surf board makin 🌊🏄‍♀️

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite an inspiring short, little book about making. At times it felt very slightly like an extended advertorial for his surfboard courses, unintentionally I'm sure, but I suppose that's the nature of his experience.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

...inspiring read - ready to book my trip for the surfboard workshop!!

[Victoria Bramati · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro podría haber sido un email

[Ulla Todd Randall · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about making and creating , now I want to make a hand surf board. update: made it with the help of Jim Tiree.