Almost 20 years ago, we published our first book. Since then, our list has grown to more than 300 books, with 60 to 70 new titles now appearing every year. From beaded bags to community quilts, from garden mosaics to garden seating, from art cars to art dolls, from fountains to feng shui…well, we’ve been busy.

There are about 50 of us who work at Lark. We share a love of what we do, a respect for the readers we serve, and a fair amount of pride in the books we produce.

We’re also a rather diverse group. With some trepidation, we asked the people who create Lark books to complete the phrase “One of us…” with a one-line description of themselves.

Here is a sampling of the responses:

That category bar on the left is huge! Let’s break it down with a quick word about Lark’s expansive list of ‘you-can-do’:

AARP Books
Our AARP books provide information on a range of lifestyle and health subjects to educate and enrich the lives of older Americans.

500 Series
Each book in this lush, celebrated series presents 500 gorgeously photographed interpretations of a form from an international array of artists.

Basketry
A definitive collection on the art of basket weaving with easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for the beginner through the advanced weaver.

Beads & Beadwork
Popular books that cover all stages of bead craft, from creating beads to making beaded jewelry and adornments.

Books & Bookmaking
Explore the art of bookbinding and a full range of options, including various methods for creating and decorating handmade books, journals, and albums.

Ceramics
Lark’s acclaimed ceramics series offers everything from beginner-level introductory guides to comprehensive, must-have studio handbooks.

Crocheting
Refer to our classic reference guides, crochet cutting-edge fashions, or tap into the latest trends and make irresistibly cute crochet creatures or kooky crochet novelties.

DIY Network Books
Books from the experts of TV’s popular DIY network offer instruction on a range of topics, from home improvement to building a doghouse.

Flower Arranging
Learn simple and stylish flower arrangements for the home and for special occasions such as weddings.

Food & Cooking
Each book is fully illustrated with mouthwatering photos to lead you through easy recipes for baked goods, snacks, drinks, super sandwiches, artful cookies and cupcakes, and more.

Gardening & Outdoors
Beautify your backyard with inspiring projects including mortared stonework, fences and gates, paths and patios, garden ornaments, mosaics, and more.

General Crafts
Lark is a leader in covering crafting’s most popular general topics. This varied collection offers readers easy access to hundreds of creative projects.

Glass
Learn creative glass techniques including fusing, painting, etching, and lampwork and the art of flameworking, beadmaking, and creating stained glass.

Green Living
Through Lark’s cornerstone books in this category, you’ll learn how to bring your home into harmony with the natural world and discover ways to complete a host of eco-friendly home renovations.

Handmade Cards
Learn how to make gorgeous handmade cards, from simple notes to complex cards that your friends will love!

Holidays
A delightful exploration of seasonal traditions and crafts, from ornaments and decorations to gifts.

Home Decorating
French-inspired, beaded, or simply artful, your home will be as unique as you are when you draw on the projects and tips in these beautiful books.

Home Improvement
From simple fixes to major overhauls, Lark Books will help you prepare for all sorts of home improvement projects.

Humorous & Odd
A little something for the offbeat in everyone.

Jewelry Making
Pro or novice, you’ll find Lark’s jewelry books—featuring the top designers in the industry—to be must-haves for any jewelry-making library.

Knitting
Lark’s line of knitting books features innovative techniques and smart and fashionable projects from the industry’s leading authors and designers.

Masters Series
This exciting new series builds on the phenomenal success of Lark’s 500 series by offering an engaging and up-to-date survey of contemporary work by
40 leading international artists in specific craft media.

Metal Work
From advanced enameling to creative uses for recycled material, these books cover a wide range of topics for crafters and artists at all levels.

Nature Crafts
In these inspired nature craft books, twigs, shells, gourds, and other found materials become supplies for stylish projects, from decorative elements to fabulous art jewelry.

Paper Crafts
From jewelry to handmade flowers—plus innovative cards, tags, and scrapbook projects—paper takes on a new dimension with our fine selection of paper craft books.

Pets
Whether you’re teaching your dog circus tricks or just telling jokes about him, these titles cover all your pet needs.

Polymer Clay
Beads? Faux surfaces? Your imagination is the only limit to what you can create using polymer clay with our inspiring collection of project and technique books.

Quilts & Quilting
These titles offer all the instructions and inspiration you need to make your own art quilts and family heirlooms.

Scrapbooking
Lark’s line of books on this most popular of memory crafts focuses on creative techniques and clever projects by top craft designers.

Sewing
Discover a fabulous range of sewing projects with easy-to-follow
instructions and well-illustrated techniques, and build an impressive repertoire of skills to stitch up your own fanciful clothes, bags, and home decor.

Textile Arts & Needlework
From shibori to crewel to stitching up aprons, pincushions, and pretty little patchwork headbands, Lark covers the trends and traditions of textile art and needlework.

Woodworking
Sunday afternoon birdhouses or a custom Adirondack chair? Lark’s books gives you all the tools you’ll need to build woodworking projects at all levels.