by StaceyW | Jun 10, 2012 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, textiles, Weaving
It’s the time of year for graduate shows, and I went to the University of Derby shows this week. I was particularly interested in one weaver, Caroline Goellner, an Austrian who has only been weaving since September. When visiting the weaving sheds to discuss...
by StaceyW | May 20, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
What a bumper few days! A book launch with an accompanying exhibition, the Stroud International Textile Festival exhibition, and a textiles seminar in three days! Food for the eyes, the brain and the soul! Taken in the order I experienced them, firstly a book launch...
by StaceyW | May 6, 2012 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Teaching, Weaving
Over the past couple of months, life has been challenging in a number of ways. But one constant throughout all the challenges has been weaving. Whether teaching, preparing for workshops, or planning and weaving my own projects, weaving has kept my thoughts positive,...
by StaceyW | Feb 26, 2012 | Education, Life, Philosophy, Teaching, Weaving
One of the wonderful things about teaching is the sheer variety of people you meet. This weekend, I have a lovely couple with fascinating backgrounds, and so much knowledge about a wide spectrum of subjects. We have discussed travel, philosophy, geography/geology...
by StaceyW | Jan 8, 2012 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
This week I went on a little trip. Around 150 miles in total. In retrospect, I would have gone a lot further. This exhibition is most definitely worth it! Labcraft is a touring exhibition under the auspices of the Crafts Council. Currently, it is showing at The...
by StaceyW | Dec 30, 2011 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Weaving
I don’t know about you, but around this time of year, I get lots of inspirational emails from online marketers and various business ‘gurus’, some of whom are suggesting ways for me to live my life to be more productive and balanced. I’m all in...
