by StaceyW | May 8, 2022 | Art, Education, Exhibitions, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
If you’ve not heard of it before, there is a wonderful guide to professional artisans, artists and craftspeople across Europe. It’s called the Homo Faber Guide and I am now part of this illustrious collection of weavers, ceramicists, lacemakers,...
by StaceyW | Apr 17, 2022 | Education, Exhibitions, Publications, textiles, Weaving
Today I’m talking about algebra and weaving. Now don’t shudder and click away!!! If you’re a weaver, chances are you’re already doing a little algebra, even if you don’t realise it! There’s a formula (Ashenhurst’s) for finding...
by StaceyW | Apr 3, 2022 | Life, Philosophy, Travel
What does March mean to you? A strange question to ask, perhaps. But some months have a certain feel to them and March is one of the signifiant ones for me. For a start, it’s the start of Spring – new life – my life! My birthday is right at the...
by StaceyW | Mar 6, 2022 | Art, Exhibitions, Life, Philosophy, Psychology, textiles, Weaving
Over the last year, some weavers from the Netherlands Weefnetwork group got in touch to see if we could start an international weaving group which would include several areas of interest addressing topics such as sustainability, sharing knowledge and teaching, and...
by StaceyW | Jan 16, 2022 | Art, Education, Publications, Teaching, Weaving
A New Year and a new phase of our Woven Optical Illusions has begun. It’s time to put down those shuttles (at least temporarily) and pick up the pencil – I know – I’m old school! OK then, dust off the computer keyboard and transcribe all those scribbled notes made...