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 | 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 | Aug 26, 2012 | Art, Education, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
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...
by StaceyW | Jul 15, 2012 | Art, Education, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
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...
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...
