This page lists and summarises non-fiction books on arts, crafts and hobbies. Listed books have been published by Top of the South writers and are available for purchase.
To find out where to buy the book and learn more about the author, click on the author's name.
To find out where to buy the book and learn more about the author, click on the author's name.
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Flax Weaving for Children of All Ages
Ali Brown (2024) A collection of 16 weaving projects for children and young adults, people with different abilities, older people and for any weaver when there’s only a little time for weaving and fingers are itching to weave. Suitable for both beginning and experienced weavers. |
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Fun and Functional Flax Weaving
Ali Brown (2020) This book shows how basic weaving, knotting, twining and plaiting can be used for the creation of any number of items that have wide appeal for their attractiveness and functionality. Suitable for both beginners and experienced weavers, it is a useful resource for individual weavers or groups looking for new ideas for their weaving. |
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Oil on Canvas
Mike Ponder (2004) This book is lavishly illustrated with Mike's recent paintings plus a few early works never before seen in print, and is supported with photographs by Alan Voyce that have captured the essence of the High Country. |
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Weaving a Large Container
Ali Brown (2021) Contains detailed instructions for weaving a large container using whole flax leaves and diagonal weaving - a unique use of the whole of the flax leaf as traditionally used by Māori for vegetable gathering baskets. Baskets have a multitude of uses including for pets, toys and artwork. |
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Weaving Baskets
Ali Brown (2016) Contains detailed instructions for weaving ten different styles of baskets using diagonal weaving techniques. More than seventy different weaving techniques and tips are described in the book, with step-by-step written instructions. Styles include traditional and modern designs and are woven with New Zealand flax, although other natural or manufactured materials can be used. |
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Weaving Flowers from New Zealand
Ali Brown (2016) Contains detailed instructions for weaving nineteen different flower and foliage designs plus different variations of several of the designs. Many of the flower designs can be woven from a single flax leaf, and are very quick to weave once you’ve had a bit of practice. |