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 | Feb 16, 2024 | Art, Creativity, Education, Exhibitions, Life, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Laura Thomas’ solo show of work from her first twenty years of business (yikes, where does the time go??!) is now installed in its second venue in Wales. It was first on show in the Ruthin Craft Centre for three months at the end of 2023, and has now moved south...
by StaceyW | Mar 31, 2023 | Art, Creativity, Exhibitions, textiles, Weaving
I’m delighted to announce that the International Weaving Network’s second virtual exhibition Freedom is now live!! As artists, the freedom to dream and to express those dreams, those inspirations, is vital. As weavers, the freedom to weave ideas together...
by StaceyW | Apr 17, 2022 | Education, Exhibitions, Publications, textiles, Weaving
Today I’m talking about algebra and weaving. Now don’t shudder and click away!!! If you’re a weaver, chances are you’re already doing a little algebra, even if you don’t realise it! There’s a formula (Ashenhurst’s) for finding...
by StaceyW | Nov 21, 2021 | Book Review, Education, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
This is a book any weaver serious about developing their own weaving and wanting to understand more about weave structure should add to their library. A bit strong as an opening sentence? Well, I suggest you get a copy and see for yourself! I loved it. It’s a...
