by StaceyHB | Aug 10, 2014 | Education, Life, Psychology, Teaching, textiles, Weaving
It’s been a while since I last sat down at my AVL to weave serious amounts. In fact, I warped 12 metres on back in February, and threaded up for the Complex Weavers study group samples for Collapse, Pleat & Bump. Those samples were finally woven in May...
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...
by StaceyHB | May 13, 2012 | Life, Nature, Philosophy, Psychology
Maybe it’s because of the milestone birthday I’ve reached, or maybe it’s because of studying for an MA and being challenged to challenge and think deeply about everything, but I’ve become more and more aware of how little we appreciate the...
by StaceyHB | May 6, 2012 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Teaching, Weaving
Over the past couple of months, life has been challenging in a number of ways. But one constant throughout all the challenges has been weaving. Whether teaching, preparing for workshops, or planning and weaving my own projects, weaving has kept my thoughts positive,...
by StaceyHB | Dec 30, 2011 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Weaving
I don’t know about you, but around this time of year, I get lots of inspirational emails from online marketers and various business ‘gurus’, some of whom are suggesting ways for me to live my life to be more productive and balanced. I’m all in...
by StaceyHB | Oct 30, 2011 | Life, Philosophy, Psychology
This week I was called a Polyanna. It was meant as an insult, but I took it as a compliment and thanked the giver warmly. A few years ago, when I first heard the term, I had to ask for clarification – I think it’s a US expression more than a UK one...
