Tag: textiles

  • Smarthistory

    The Center for Public Art History, Smarthistory, is an amazing resource for anyone interested in art and culture. Smarthistory was founded by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris, both art historians, in 2005. Their aim was to bring the fascinating histories of art to a wider audience and today there are more than 800…

  • The weave studio in Greymouth

    Recently a journalist visited the studio in Greymouth and this article has just appeared in The Press, a Christchurch Ōtautahi newspaper. It is great publicity to have something like this appear so early on in the studio’s life. Thanks to everyone who has commented and called to send congratulations, and of course to Joanne who…

  • Weaving classes

    Last weekend was the first Beginner Weaving class at the studio in Māwhera Greymouth. This three hour session is going to be run three times a year – the next date is 11th April – and is an introduction to weaving using pre-warped looms and a simple set of instructions. There are only five places…

  • CTANZ

    Context, the magazine from CTANZ, has just been posted out.

  • The Textile Trust, Aotearoa

    The Textile Trust, Aotearoa has just been given its charitable status in New Zealand.

  • Haptic and Hue

    If you enjoy podcasts and love textiles, Haptic and Hue have a surprise in store. Haptic & Hue has just celebrated its 5th birthday. The series “explores the creation of fabrics and the stories that lie behind them” in stories and audio, and if you become a member there are additional benefits. This month, for…

  • The last blog post of the year

    We are nearly at the end of another year and this is the final post until 2026. This year has been one of excitement and hope with some disappointments and despondency along the way. As it has often been said though, the bad times illuminate the good and the good times have been very special…

  • Christmas fashion

    Have you ever wondered how we got to Christmas jumpers and t-shirts? Well, wonder no more!

  • Britta Marakatt-Labba

    The Swedish mixed-media artist, Britta Marakatt-Labba, uses textiles to comment on pressing issues such as climate change, land use and her native Sámi heritage. In these works embroidery takes its place alongside other techniques and media to create pieces that tell stories. In the 1970 and ’80s a proposal for the construction of a dam…

  • Bamboo sculpture

    The versatility of bamboo extends to sculpture. Bamboo is strong yet pliable and it lends itself to all sorts of activities including sculpture. Thanks to a friend of the blog who sent this link in to share.