by StaceyHB | Nov 20, 2018 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
There always seems to be something interesting going on here, whether involving weaving, work on the house, cultural activities in the area or simply watching nature. Firstly, there was a wonderful Complex Weavers Study Day in London, organised by the UK’s...
by StaceyHB | Sep 9, 2018 | Art, Book Review, Education, Life, Nature, Philosophy, Publications, textiles, Travel, Weaving
I know – I’m like a London bus – nothing for a while, then two posts come along together!! Over the summer I’ve been dipping into a book by Prof Brenda M King that I picked up in April at the Foxlowe’s Art Centre in Leek where I had my...
by StaceyHB | Jul 8, 2018 | Art, Education, Life, Publications, textiles, Weaving
Hidden Tapestry: Jan Yoors-His Two Wives-And the War That Made Them One Debra Dean Northwestern University Press 2018 ISBN 978-0-8101-3683-0 This book details the incredible story of Flemish American artist (and World War II Resistance fighter) Jan Yoors...
by StaceyHB | May 29, 2018 | Art, Education, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
It’s been a great month or two here in Nérac. We’ve had our fair share of rain, thunderstorms and brilliant sunshine, and the countryside is lush and wildlife abundant! On the weaving front, my solo show in Leek (UK) went very well, with many visitors and...
by StaceyHB | May 11, 2018 | Art, Education, Nature, Uncategorized, Weaving
Bonjour à tous! This week has been a busy one – the grass will persist in growing at a rate of knots! We have several species of protected orchids in our garden (as have most people in this area of France) and we have to do our bit to keep them safe. Various...
by StaceyHB | Mar 18, 2018 | Art, Education, Life, Nature, Teaching, textiles, Travel, Weaving
Spring has sprung here in SW France. The temperatures are gradually climbing, the sun is more and more apparent, the birds are singing their hearts out, and Graham is learning new culinary skills to wow our weaving students this year! Homemade marmalade is now gracing...
