Join Botanical artist Rachel Pedder Smith for this introduction to botanical illustration and learn how to build up layers of watercolour to create an almost photo-like painting of a bell pepper. This course is brought to you by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in partnership with David and Charles. Watercolour has always been the predominant […]
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The Anti-Burnout Journal is here!
The Anti-Burnout Journal is here to help you battle burnout! Have you ever felt burnt out? Chances are, someone else you know has too. Since 2017, searches related to burnout have risen on average 41% annually with over 77% of employees saying they’ve experienced ‘burnout’. Bex Spiller is a former burnt-out entrepreneur who is getting ready […]
Painting Expressive Roses in Watercolour
This online course from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is brought to you in partnership with David and Charles and is launching soon. You can embark on a journey into impressionistic watercolour – a loose and flowing form of painting that will help you capture the charm and glow of the most popular of all flowers. In this fine-art […]
Capturing the Inner Beauty of Flowers in Pen and Ink
This online course from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is brought to you in partnership with David and Charles and is launching soon. You can embark on a journey into botanical illustration – a very enjoyable art form that requires attention to detail, focussing your attention on the astounding variation found in nature. Pen and […]
Call for Submissions: Wellbeing Books
We have been delighted to welcome a new member to the team this week, with Lizzie Kaye joining us as a commissioning editor for our emerging wellbeing publishing list. Lizzie is a former commissioning editor at Unbound, where she published illustrated titles and graphic novels with a focus on market trends. In June 2020, she […]
Magical Metal Clay, the hobby to start today!
If you are tempted to start a new hobby. We might have something exciting for you. Jewellery making can be an incredibly therapeutic hobby that can help you to unwind after a long day. Imagine creating your favourite earrings whilst curled up on the sofa. That sounds quite relaxing, right? You can also unleash your […]
Independent Publishing Awards: Winners!
We were recently announced as winners at the 2021 Independent Publishing Awards, in the category of Specialist Consumer Publisher of the Year. These awards are independently judged and we were up against some tough opposition. As you can imagine, we are delighted! This recognition extends to everyone who works with us; our authors, distributors, agents, […]
Easy Origami Flowers and how you can learn to make them
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. A recent article by the American Association of Retired People listed origami as one of the things we can do to boost our brain health. Specifically, the article mentions tasks that challenge our minds and strengthen our brain. Origami provides both mental and physical stimulus with exercise. […]
New Historic Stumpwork Course Now Available
RSN Video Online Courses is a partnership between David and Charles and the Royal School of Needlework to deliver self-paced distance learning courses online. From the website rsnonlinecourses.com, you can enroll in hand embroidery tuition provided by qualified Royal School of Needlework Tutors. Courses are taken in your own home or location of your choice on any device with an internet connection. This autumn, we […]
Free quilting project from Emily Bailey, author of Crumb Quilts
Emily Bailey, the author of Crumb Quilts, brings you this free bonus project, perfect to get your journey into crumb quilting on the go! Make this beautiful heart ornament with just a few materials – perfect to gift to a loved one. Emily Bailey is a quilting expert from the USA. Emily teaches regular classes in […]