DO/ Make

We are all makers. From brewing our morning coffee to folding a paper aeroplane, we find
it satisfying to create something that didn’t exist before. And it isn’t just about the
outcome. Making requires us to slow down and become absorbed in the process: an antidote
to our fast-paced world.

James Otter is an award-winning wooden surfboard maker with a passion for craftsmanship
— and the ocean. In Do Make, he invites us to rediscover the joy of making. By using our
hands to transform natural materials into objects of beauty and utility, we reconnect with
our creativity, our environment, and back to ourselves. Learn about:

Preparation: what to make, where and how to get started
Process: learn to trust it and let go of perfection
Power: develop confidence in your natural skills and ability

With incredible photography, practical guidance and a step-by-step guide to making your
own handplane to take into the surf, Do Make reminds us that nothing quite beats the
feeling of having made something with our own hands.

Isn’t it time to make your mark on the world?