Category: Handwoven art textiles
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Stories from the weave studio: high summer
Finding beauty in hidden places The summer solstice is behind us now here in the Northern hemisphere. We are in the middle of a heatwave and the world feels unsettled, a sense of tension. I try to make sense of this feeling of unease whilst working on my loom. As…
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Stories from the weave studio: early spring
Vibrant green and earthy hues Spring has arrived, seemingly in a week: from bare branches to green vibrancy, alight with life. The earth hums with energy; the unfurling of leaves, drawn by the pull of the longer, lighter days, a reminder that nature prevails. At this time of growth and energy, please join me for…
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Stories from the weave studio: midwinter
A review of 2024 in pictures In the quiet time at the very beginning of the New Year, I wanted to send you my warmest wishes for 2025. This is traditionally a time when we look back over the year that has drawn to a close, as well as looking forward to…
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Stories from the weave studio: early autumn
Perdendosi perdendosi (ˌpɛəˈdɛndəʊsɪ ) adjective: (of a piece of music) getting gradually quieter and dying away In Italian, perendosi translates literally as ‘dying away’. So too is this year slowly fading away. September is drawing to a close. The equinox has been and gone, a day of equality in darkness and…
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Stories from the weave studio: high summer
The rich tapestry of a summer meadow The summer solstice is behind us now and the sun finally seems to have arrived here in The Netherlands after a cold wet spring. My studio is filled with light, the colours glow and shadows dance on the walls. True summer has been a while coming this year,…
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Stories from the weave studio: April
Thinking time This month I’ve been referring to older work with a view to creating new pieces. The light comes into my studio first thing in the morning and picks out details. This has been a slower month taking time to think, consider, looking back at previous work. On the…
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Stories from the weave studio: March
Creative flow After a busy month, it’s good to look back and see just how much I’ve achieved. The ideas keep coming and it’s hard to find the time to keep up with them; being in a state of flow. Earth colours Burnt sienna coloured linen and wool combines with…
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Stories from the weave studio: February
Rites of spring A new month and a new look to my website, the making of which has occupied quite some time. It’s tempting to keep tweaking, but eventually there has to be an end point and so here it is. Huddled behind my computer, February has been a dark…
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Stories from the weave studio – January in pictures
New year, new beginnings Sunrise in the woods. New year, new plans, new aspirations. My key words for this year are ‘ephemeral’ and ‘earth’. These words will guide my work through the year. I hope you’ll join me on my creative path through the year to come. Welcome! New scarves…
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Stories from the weave studio – a year in review
A time to consider, a time to plan In the quiet time of January, after the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the festive season, I wanted to send you my warmest wishes for 2024. This is a time when we look back over the year that has drawn to a…
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