by StaceyW | Oct 1, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Philosophy, Teaching, Travel, Weaving
Today I chanced across a post on my Facebook feed. I don’t usually spend much time on Facebook, but this one article caught my eye and I read further…. http://mic.com/articles/99408/science-has-great-news-for-people-who-read-actual-books I have always...
by StaceyW | Aug 10, 2014 | Education, Life, Psychology, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
It’s been a while since I last sat down at my AVL to weave serious amounts. In fact, I warped 12 metres on back in February, and threaded up for the Complex Weavers study group samples for Collapse, Pleat & Bump. Those samples were finally woven in May...
by StaceyW | Jul 20, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
I must admit to being a little shell-shocked with the past 7 months’ activities. It has been a total whirlwind of travelling, teaching, experiencing new places and people and now I have landed back on planet reality! But time to reflect before plunging into the...
by StaceyW | Apr 6, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Well, ‘Windy Wellington’ did not live up to its name! We had glorious weather for our sightseeing! Whereas most people whizz round places and see lots in a short space of time, Agnes and I prefer to take our time, enjoy the vibe, have a coffee/tea, take...
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...