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Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television.

Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return to the handmade has been driven by our increasingly digital lives and there are now more makers, sellers and collectors than ever.

There is also a new desire for unique objects made by hand and the imperfections associated with the marks of the maker. Pottery is the vehicle that most aptly captures this authenticity. From decorative pieces to the primarily functional to sculptural works pushing the boundaries of the medium, Clay surveys the richly creative output of over 50 studio potters from around the world.

It is a celebration of a new generation of artisans working in clay, a snapshot not necessarily of what is happening at elite gallery level, but rather a behind-the-scenes look at the unique and eclectic offerings from small studios around the world.

'Breathtakingly beautiful, Italian Coastal is transportive and filled with recipes I want to immediately cook' Julia Busuttil Nishimura, author of Around the Table

'My mouth is watering, and I'm packing my bags. Such a beautiful, evocative book' Georgina Hayden, author of Nistisima

'This is classic Amber Guinness, so beautiful' Rachel Allen, author of Soup Broth Bread

'A magical tastescape from Tuscany to Sicily, with mouth-watering and authentic recipes' Clodagh McKenna, author and TV chef

An enchanting and delectable journey to the shimmering waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, via plates of pasta, baked fish, and glasses of peach-laced white wine - from the author of A House Party in Tuscany.

Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour.

Following on from the success of her first book, A House Party in Tuscany, Amber Guinness travels from the Tuscan coast down through Lazio and Campania via Naples and the Amalfi Coast and on to northern Sicily. Amber delves into the history, stories and flavours that have come home to her kitchen and shaped her food philosophy.

Amber's quest for maximum flavour with minimal effort shines through in these delicious and achievable recipes that will bring an authentic mouthful of coastal Italy to your table: crostini with ricotta and 'nduja; zucchini and mint lasagne; tomato linguine with capers; seabass with pistachio and almonds; Neapolitan vinegary fried zucchini; potato and caper salad from Salina; raspberry tiramisu and the ultimate Amalfi lemon cream cake.

Inspired by the markets and food of summer holidays by the beach, Italian Coastal is a fusion of recipe book, travelogue, and memoir - with sumptuous food and travel photography throughout - that will transport readers to the sunny Mediterranean.

Make your own art! Join us on a vibrant discovery of how to paint and draw to create your own masterpieces.

Join artist Bobby Clark for a guided art class exploring 25 drawing and painting exercises from doodling, blind drawing, continuous line portraits, shape studies, abstract floral still life and blot painting. This is an introduction to materials and techniques including pencils, paper, paints and brushes.

Whether you are a seeking to cultivate a creative practice or need to break creative block, these exercises will help everyone tap into their inner artist.

Amber Guinness brings the heart of Tuscanys cosy autumnal and wintry flavours to your kitchen.

Following the success of A House Party in Tuscany and Italian Coastal, Amber Guinness invites you on an artful tour through her beloved Southern Tuscany and favourite pockets of Florence. Winter in Tuscany celebrates the regions rich culinary and cultural traditions with a quanto basta approach – the intuitive, Italian method of just enough – and brings the heart of Tuscanys cosy autumnal and wintry flavours to your kitchen.

But quanto basta is more than just a philosophy for cooking; its a metaphor for life. This book celebrates life in the off-season; an ode to exploring Tuscanys villages and countryside when the crowds have thinned, allowing for a deeper, more intimate connection with the culture, food and landscapes. In discovering treasures off the beaten path, Amber highlights the richness of exploring at a gentler pace, when Tuscany truly reveals itself.

The book is filled with an array of hyper-local, traditional recipes for the home cook: from antipasti, zuppe – thick, hearty Tuscan soups – and brodo, brothy concoctions that bring comfort on colder days, to rustic pasta, rice and secondi – meat and vegetable mains that celebrate the season.

Whether youre strolling beneath Della Robbias cherubs or simmering a hearty soup on a cold winters night, Winter in Tuscany is an invitation to slow down and appreciate the beauty in small moments and big flavours.