by StaceyW | Jan 5, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
At this time of year, it’s great to reflect back on the achievements and aspirations of the previous year. Even more so for me this year, as this is the final week before I complete my masters degree. In presenting my work for its final assessment, it is...
by StaceyW | Dec 29, 2013 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Travel, Weaving
Happy New Year to everyone, and I do hope that 2014 will be really wonderful in your weaving/textile lives whatever else life throws at us in the coming year! A big thank you to everyone who has sent messages hoping everything is well with me and mine, especially as I...
by StaceyW | Feb 17, 2013 | Art, Education, Life, Publications, Travel
A beautiful February day, a cheap train ticket to London, 4 possible exhibitions we wanted to visit – an exciting prospect!! But beware! If you go to London at a weekend (let alone a school holiday weekend!), check with London Transport before you make your...
by StaceyW | Feb 3, 2013 | Art, Education, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Travel, Weaving
It’s been a while since my last post, but life has been busy… After a delayed Christmas, the New Year began with assessments for my masters degree. Happily, I did ok and got a merit and a distinction in the second stage. Now the bar has been set and I am...
by StaceyW | Dec 16, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Although the Xmas period is generally one of crazy activity, I always like to warp up my loom so that, when I need recharging, I can disappear into the Loom Room and do a little weaving! You know that lull between the excesses of Christmas and the indulgence of New...
by StaceyW | Nov 18, 2012 | Art, Education, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
This week, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar day, Lace: Heritage and Contemporary Textile Practice, at Nottingham Trent University based around lace and organised by Amanda Briggs-Goode. Nottingham has a long association with lace, being one of the most...
