by StaceyHB | 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...
by StaceyHB | Jul 22, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Travel
Two exhibitions, one day. A busy one! Joan Miro with a major exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I have to confess that Miro is not generally my cup of tea, but I took a weaving student to see it because I wanted him to get a taste of some British...
by StaceyHB | Jul 8, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, textiles, Travel
Far from quietening down during this summer (??!), there seem to be more events to attend than ever! This week, I received an invitation to attend a seminar day, Craft in practice, Craft in process, run by the MA Textiles students at Manchester Metropolitan...
by StaceyHB | Jun 24, 2012 | Art, Education, Jacquard weaving, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
This week I squeezed in a visit to Ruthin, North Wales, to see the Reiko Sudo and Japanese Style: Sustaining Design exhibition before it comes down this weekend. As with all Reiko Sudo’s work, the style is clean, interestingly hung, and descriptive. The sight,...
by StaceyHB | Jun 3, 2012 | Life
This week I have found my philosophy of life, contained in the activities of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, Owl and Christopher Robin. I have always loved the books Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, finding great affection...
by StaceyHB | 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...
