Braids and busy times
It's been a while since I last posted to my blog. It's been a busy summer with students and visitors, and a lovely one too, although quite tiring! One of the highlights was the Braids conference held this last week in Manchester. Braids are not something I am...
Joan Miro and Carol Harries-Wood exhibitions
Two exhibitions, one day. A busy one! Joan Miro with a major exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I have to confess that Miro is not generally my cup of tea, but I took a weaving student to see it because I wanted him to get a taste of some British...
Kennet Valley Guild residential workshop October 2012
One of the wonderful things about guilds is the opportunity they offer for learning. Kennet Valley Guild hold a biennial residential weekend workshop for both their own guild members and other people who wish to come (obviously subject to numbers) on 19 - 21st...
Craft in practice, Craft in process
Far from quietening down during this summer (??!), there seem to be more events to attend than ever! This week, I received an invitation to attend a seminar day, Craft in practice, Craft in process, run by the MA Textiles students at Manchester Metropolitan...
UK Complex Weavers Double Cloth Study Day
This Friday, about half the UK contingent of Complex Weavers gathered for a study day with Jennifer Moore in central London. Jennifer is over in the UK to teach a series of workshops on double cloth for both Handweavers Studios and also the Handweavers Studio...
Reiko Sudo and Japanese Style: Sustaining Design
This week I squeezed in a visit to Ruthin, North Wales, to see the Reiko Sudo and Japanese Style: Sustaining Design exhibition before it comes down this weekend. As with all Reiko Sudo's work, the style is clean, interestingly hung, and descriptive. The sight, as you...
The New TC2
I've had the most wonderful time this week in Norway with Vibeke Vestby trialling the new TC2 and looking at the looms which are going to be heading out to Convergence. I wish I was going with them!! These new looms are so much more elegant in appearance than the...
Graduate Textile show – Derby – Caroline Goellner
It's the time of year for graduate shows, and I went to the University of Derby shows this week. I was particularly interested in one weaver, Caroline Goellner, an Austrian who has only been weaving since September. When visiting the weaving sheds to discuss getting...
The Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet
This week I have found my philosophy of life, contained in the activities of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, Owl and Christopher Robin. I have always loved the books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, finding great affection...