The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn Book

The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn — Skills, stories and heartwarming restorations is a beautifully produced hardcover for fans of the BAFTA-winning TV series and anyone who loves hands-on making, family history and the stories objects carry. Perfect for parents, teachers, makers and gift buyers, this book brings the workshop to your coffee table with practical insight, personal stories and stunning before-and-after restorations.

This brand new hardcover edition (ISBN: 9781914239656) draws on the same gentle, restorative spirit that made The Repair Shop a BBC classic — a show that regularly attracts 7 million UK viewers. Inside, expert craftspeople introduce their specialisms and walk readers through the processes that revive treasured items, from a matchstick clock to a battered Ukrainian suitcase. Whether you’re a budding woodworker, a ceramics enthusiast or searching for a meaningful gift set for a creative family, this book collection brings craft techniques and heartfelt stories together.

What’s inside

The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn combines practical how-to knowledge with human-interest restoration tales. Key features include:

• Expert-led craft insights: Step-by-step explanations of leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork, art and ceramic restoration, written in clear, accessible language ideal for a paperback edition reader transitioning to hardcover reference.
• Restoration case studies: Heartwarming stories behind each object, explaining why it mattered to its owner and how the craftsmen approached reviving it.
• Beautiful photography: Before-and-after images that showcase the transformation process and celebrate the power of repair.
• Practical tips for beginners: Safety notes, basic tools lists and simple techniques that make early projects achievable — great for classroom demonstrations or family learning time.

Why parents, teachers and gift buyers love it

• Trusted by fans of the BAFTA-award-winning series — brings the TV workshop into print.
• An inspiring book collection for children’s series fans and craft-lovers alike.
• Works as a thoughtful gift set or boxed set alternative for birthdays, teacher appreciation or as a keepsake.
• Encourages sustainable thinking by celebrating repair over replacement — an ideal resource for early learning about materials and conservation.

Reading The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn is like spending an afternoon in a friendly workshop: you learn a new skill, hear a moving family memory and walk away inspired to tackle your own restoration project. From classroom activities to bedtime inspiration for budding makers, this hardcover edition combines the authority of an award-winning brand with the warmth of skilled artisans sharing their craft. A timeless, practical and emotionally rich addition to any bookshelf — the perfect gift for makers, parents and anyone who believes objects deserve a second life.