DIG YOUR HANDS IN THE DIRT

Mud is fun! Also easy, durable, and (dirt!) cheap, it is used worldwide to make beautiful homes, temples, and art. This book teaches you how to transform the dirt beneath your feet into your own beauty.This simple, step-by-step, how-to guide will have you building earthen birdhouses, model villages, sculptural benches, playground structures, murals, even monumental labyrinths and sundials!It includes a simplified approach to drawing and design, as well as instructions for locating and mixing materials; collaborative methods; philosophical perspectives; and resources.Inspiring photos feature community projects from Washington DC, to Chicago, Mexico, Berlin, and a neighbourhood strategy in Portland, Oregon, that uses earthen art to build community.

Author: Kiko Denzer
Publisher: Hand Print Press
Extra Details: Pictorial Card Covers 6 x 9 inches tall. Illustrated with B&W photos. NEW BOOK