by StaceyW | Dec 2, 2012 | Education, Life, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
I’ve had a number of requests for advice on what looms to get as Xmas presents in the past couple of months, so I thought I’d put some of the responses in a blog for anyone to access. First thoughts were – lucky people having someone wanting to buy...
by StaceyW | Nov 11, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, textiles, Weaving
It’s paper-writing time again at university. It’s always a challenge to write a concise, informative, balanced and provocative paper and this year is no exception. But a few days ago, I suddenly realised just how much I’ve learnt and absorbed whilst...
by StaceyW | Oct 28, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, Travel, Weaving
Well, aren’t the autumnal (fall, for my US readers!) colours absolutely stunning this year? I’ve been on several journeys of late, and the hardest part has been keeping my eyes on the road instead of on the trees!!! The variety of oranges, yellows, reds,...
by StaceyW | Sep 23, 2012 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Well, what can I say? As ever, this was a fabulous conference held in a very stimulating city with lots of things to see and do. And if that wasn’t enough, the Shenandoah, Blue Ridge and Appalacian Mountains are just 1 1/2 hours awayby car in northern Virginia...
by StaceyW | Jul 22, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Travel
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...
by StaceyW | Jul 8, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Travel
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...
