Get Creative and Do-It-Yourself!

Carrieann Cahall

 

Before you buy that $7 shirt from Temu that might disintegrate in the wash, why not try to make it yourself? This month’s shared book displays feature all things do-it-yourself (DIY). From physical to digital art forms, learn how to create something new or improve the skills you already have.

These DIY-focused shared displays align with the CSN Libraries upcoming Zine programming next week. From November 10 through November 14, you can stop by any campus library and create your own mini magazine, or “zine” (pronounced zee-n), at one of our self-paced zine stations.

You can also attend our live Zine Workshop at the North Las Vegas campus library on Monday, Nov. 10 from 12pm-2pm. Please contact librarian Carrieann Cahall with any questions: Carrieann.Cahall@csn.edu

 

Video StoryTelling Projects book cover

Title: Video Storytelling Projects : A DIY guide to shooting, editing and producing amazing video stories on the go

Author: Rachel Concepcion

Location: Safari Books Online

Details: In this e-book, award-winning content creator RC Concepcion shows you how to combine the timeless principles of storytelling with the latest technology. You’ll identify the right gear you need in your bag, the best techniques you need in your notebook, and the precise skills you need to make, edit, and share your creation.

 

Zerox Machine book cover

Title: Zerox Machine: Punk, post-punk and fanzines in Britain, 1976-88

Author: Matthew Worley

Location: North Las Vegas campus library [on display]

Details: A visual history of the artists, fans, and fanzines of widely influential British punk. This book is an immersive journey through the vibrant history of British punk and its associated fanzines from 1976 to 1988.

 

Sewing 101 book cover

Title: Sewing 101 Pocket Guide: A guide to necessary skills for garment making

Publisher: Rocky Nook

Location: Safari Books Online

Details: Designed for sewists and DIY crafters who need a guide to the many common stitches, fasteners, pleats, darts, and hems used for sewing. This handy reference Pocket Guide offers sewists information on the basic and necessary skills you need to follow a pattern, alter and embellish your projects, and create exquisite and accurate works of textile art!

 

Improv Quilting book cover

Title: Improve Quilting: Dancing with the wall

Author: Irene Roderick

Location: Charleston campus library [Call Number: TT835 R5848 2022]

Details: This book appeals to beginning and advanced quilters who are looking for a new creative and artistic method of quilt design and construction. A handbook for quilters who want to expand their skills and make unique, personal expressions instead of following traditional quilt methods.

 

3D Printing book cover

Title: 3D Printing for Dummies

Author: Richard Horne

Location: Safari Books Online

Details: This e-book is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world through 3D printing. It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing.

 

Why Comics? book cover

Title: Why Comics? From underground to everywhere

Author: Hillary Chute

Location: Henderson campus library [Call Number: PN6710 C48 2017]

Details: This book chronicles comics culture, explaining underground comics and graphic novels, analyzing their evolution, and offering fascinating portraits of the creative men and women behind them.