by StaceyHB | 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 StaceyHB | Feb 3, 2013 | Art, Education, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Travel, Weaving
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...
by StaceyHB | Dec 16, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, 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...
by StaceyHB | Nov 18, 2012 | Art, Education, Nature, Philosophy, textiles, Travel, Weaving
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...
by StaceyHB | Oct 28, 2012 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Teaching, Travel, Weaving
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,...
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...
