Category: Media

  • Weaving on radio – ABC

    Weaving on radio – ABC

    A great interview with ABC Mid North Coast and Kia Handley on the Morning program. And it’s about WEAVING!  Although I hate caps as shouting, I think it is entirely appropriate in this case. Hands up if you think handweaving and Saori weaving is the most exciting art craft around!  I can see that I…

  • In the News…Studio Spaces of the Manning

    In the News…Studio Spaces of the Manning

    Video is courtesy of Manning River Times.  I’m thrilled that this  video of Curiousweaver Studio has just been published.  This is part of a joint project with Fairfax and Manning Regional Gallery on the Studio Spaces of the Manning Valley. I join other artists and studio owners from a broad range of disciplines talking about their craft/art or…

  • For the love of Tools

    For the love of Tools

    Weavers and spinners all love their tools. Over time you can collect tools that work and ones that don’t. But there are an increasing number of craft artisans who combine function and beauty in their unique tools for us.  I write about this in the newest edition of Down Under Textiles. Available from newsagents and…

  • The Human Touch – Down Under Textiles 25

    The Human Touch – Down Under Textiles 25

    Down Under Textiles 25 is now on sale with lots of ideas and inspiration on textiles. My column is about the Human Touch and how textiles connect us and are for everyone. Errata: The photo caption of Marie is incorrect. The photo is of Maria, a Saori weaver.

  • Weave a Saori Inspired Cloth

    Weave a Saori Inspired Cloth

    Finally today my article in Down Under Textiles has been published! “Weave a Saori inspired cloth” This is the forerunner of a regular column  I will be writing which explores textiles and in particular woven works. I’ll be looking at how to begin and continue weave textile journeys, new ideas on the horizons and established traditional…

  • Famous Seconds

    With the woven panels of the Thread Project being displayed at St. Pauls Chapel New York, I thought I would send a press release to the local paper, The Manning River Times. And what wonderful work they did. The story appeared in the next days edition and I was interviewed by ABC Radio. So I…