by StaceyW | May 11, 2025 | Art, Creativity, Education, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
Thank you to everyone who is sending in images of work that they have done based on our book Woven Optical Illusions. It is exciting to see what is inspiring you and to see what you are doing with the ideas! Please keep them coming – I’d love to feature you in an...
by StaceyW | May 3, 2025 | Art, Creativity, Education, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
Woven Optical Illusions are so much fun and it is always such a joy when folks send photos of work inspired by the book. Heather Oelklaus sent me some wonderful images of optical illusions she wove in double cloth as table mats for her house, inspired by my piece...
by StaceyW | Nov 24, 2024 | Art, Creativity, Education, Exhibitions, How I Got Into Weaving, Jacquard weaving, Life, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
We all have them, I think – someone who really inspires us – not only in our field, but because of how they live their lives. Louise Lemieux Bérubé is one of my weaving heroes, but she is so much more than that. I won’t go into the depth of who she...
by StaceyW | Apr 26, 2024 | Art, Creativity, Education, Exhibitions, Hints n Tips, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
Woohoo! I can now shout it from the rooftops – Woven Optical Illusions is being published TODAY – 26 April 2024! Sorry if I seem a little excited, but it’s been a long time coming and I know from your emails to me that you feel the same! But now, if you’ve...
by StaceyW | Mar 10, 2024 | Art, Creativity, Exhibitions, Nature, textiles, Weaving
The weaving group International Weaving presents its third virtual International Weaving Exhibition with the theme ‘BEES’. Woven art by weavers from UK, France, and The Netherlands can be seen in the virtual exhibition from 1 April 2024. See www.weven.eu or...
by StaceyW | Feb 25, 2024 | Art, Creativity, Education, Hints n Tips, Life, Psychology, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
Woo hoo!! WOI is imminent! You have been waiting patiently for so long and we really appreciate your wonderful support and encouragement! AND FINALLY – we’re so happy to announce that Woven Optical Illusions is now available for pre-order! It is...