Ends and beginnings
So this is the end. The end of 3 years dedicated study. The end of 3 years of intense research, playing catch-up with art history and philosophy of art. An amazing 3 years of expanding horizons, challenging tutors and fellow students, access to an amazing...
Reflections and Resolutions
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 encumbent...
The Return of a Weaver!!
Happy New Year to everyone, and I do hope that 2014 will be really wonderful in your weaving/textile lives whatever else life throws at us in the coming year! A big thank you to everyone who has sent messages hoping everything is well with me and mine, especially as I...
The Shard, the Gherkin – it’s got to be a London trip!
A beautiful February day, a cheap train ticket to London, 4 possible exhibitions we wanted to visit - an exciting prospect!! But beware! If you go to London at a weekend (let alone a school holiday weekend!), check with London Transport before you make your plans! ...
Results and exhibitions
It's been a while since my last post, but life has been busy... After a delayed Christmas, the New Year began with assessments for my masters degree. Happily, I did ok and got a merit and a distinction in the second stage. Now the bar has been set and I am going to...
Winter 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...
Looms for Xmas
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 them a loom for...
Lace:Here:Now
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...
What a difference a year (and education) makes…!
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 on this masters...
Autumn Trips, Tricks and Fancies
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, browns and...
Complex Weavers Seminars – Washington DC
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 with...
Braids and busy times
It's been a while since I last posted to my blog. It's been a busy summer with students and visitors, and a lovely one too, although quite tiring! One of the highlights was the Braids conference held this last week in Manchester. Braids are not something I am...