by StaceyW | Jan 5, 2014 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
At this time of year, it’s great to reflect back on the achievements and aspirations of the previous year. Even more so for me this year, as this is the final week before I complete my masters degree. In presenting my work for its final assessment, it is...
by StaceyW | Aug 2, 2009 | Life, Philosophy
I had a conversation over dinner last night with a weaving friend that reminded me of this memory. It was 15 minutes after midnight, and a still, moonlit night last winter. I was lying in bed, head tipped back to watch the moon through the window behind my bed, as it...
by StaceyW | Jul 13, 2009 | Life, Psychology, Weaving
We all know that the subconscious is a powerful thing. Something I experienced today, and many times in the past, shows just how much it works in everyday things. I’m doing sample weaving at the moment, with lots of plain weaving and overshot picks. I have a...
by StaceyW | Mar 26, 2009 | Life, Philosophy, Weaving
I’ve recently been posting about listening to what’s going on in nature around me when I’m walking, and I was really pleased to see a whole section in the 2nd edition of 2009 of TPM – The Philosophers’ Magazine – about coming to our...
by StaceyW | Mar 10, 2009 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology
The last few days have gone by in a bit of a whirl. I’ve been so busy, interleaving different activities in between each other. This morning, the rain caused me to stop and reflect. I was walking with Charlie on our usual walk, thinking about all the things I would...
