by StaceyW | Dec 16, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Although the Xmas period is generally one of crazy activity, I always like to warp up my loom so that, when I need recharging, I can disappear into the Loom Room and do a little weaving! You know that lull between the excesses of Christmas and the indulgence of New...
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 | Nov 18, 2012 | Art, Education, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
This week, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar day, Lace: Heritage and Contemporary Textile Practice, at Nottingham Trent University based around lace and organised by Amanda Briggs-Goode. Nottingham has a long association with lace, being one of the most...
by StaceyW | Nov 11, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, textiles, Weaving
It’s paper-writing time again at university. It’s always a challenge to write a concise, informative, balanced and provocative paper and this year is no exception. But a few days ago, I suddenly realised just how much I’ve learnt and absorbed whilst...
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...
