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Homo Faber – I’m Live!!

Homo Faber – I’m Live!!

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,...
Move over Fibonacci – you’ve got company!

Move over Fibonacci – you’ve got company!

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...
International Online Weaving Exhibition – Cross Borders

International Online Weaving Exhibition – Cross Borders

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...
Time-travelling Textiles – Memory Cloth

Time-travelling Textiles – Memory Cloth

by StaceyW | Dec 12, 2021 | Education, Life, Psychology, Teaching, textiles, Weaving

Have you ever looked at an old photo where the clothes or a textile suddenly transports you immediately back to that exact time and event? Sometimes it can catch you unawares. Last week I was given a whole collection of photos from my childhood, some of which I had...
Weaving Structure and Substance – Ann Richards – book review

Weaving Structure and Substance – Ann Richards – book review

by StaceyW | Nov 21, 2021 | Book Review, Education, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving

This is a book any weaver serious about developing their own weaving and wanting to understand more about weave structure should add to their library. A bit strong as an opening sentence? Well, I suggest you get a copy and see for yourself! I loved it. It’s a...
Dreams that become realities!

Dreams that become realities!

by StaceyW | Oct 24, 2021 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Life, Philosophy, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving

I’m sure we have all had what seemed to us unrealistic dreams – those ‘perhaps one day, if everything works out’ or ‘if I ever inherit some money, this is what I would do with it’ types of dreams. Well, sometimes things do just work...
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