by StaceyW | Mar 31, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Carrying on with the journey south through North Island, New Zealand, a lovely teaching weekend in Hamilton was followed by a two day trip to Rotarua. We had two days in the Rotarua area where thermal activity and volcanic valleys abound! But first, a little...
by StaceyW | Mar 31, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
I can’t believe how quickly time is passing here in New Zealand! I’ve been here a month now, and we are just about to leave the North Island for the South Island, and I realised I haven’t blogged about the amazing time I am having here! I landed at...
by StaceyW | Mar 2, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Well, D-day has finally arrived. Everything is packed – I hope – and it’s double-checking time. Passport? E-ticket? Double-check the weight of the bags? Money? Everything electronic charged? Charging cables etc packed? Camera? Oh yes…....
by StaceyW | Feb 12, 2014 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
There are just two weeks to go before an amazing trip of a lifetime – two months touring, teaching and exhibiting around the wonderful place that is New Zealand! I thought I would post a few images of the frenzy (organised, of course!) of packing, last minute...
by StaceyW | Jan 12, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
So this is the end. The end of 3 years dedicated study. The end of 3 years of intense research, playing catch-up with art history and philosophy of art. An amazing 3 years of expanding horizons, challenging tutors and fellow students, access to an amazing...
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...