"As an explorer in the space of raw isolation and extremes, I saw and felt the shape of cold. The 'Shape of Cold' exposes itself in an environment where no indigenous peoples could say it was their home - Antarctica. These shapes began to reveal to me the nature not only of this profoundly exquisite and powerful place; but of the nature of myself. In our times where climate change is controversial yet evident in the polar caps where ice sheets are retreating and glaciers are calving and moving at unprecedented rates; most people are far removed from the effects of how we live. My journeys to the polar regions of both Antarctica and Greenland have enabled me to experience and witness the changes of our planet and through my connection and photographs I offer others an opportunity to have greater awareness and connection to our incredibly beautiful planet and our place as a part of it." Julie Stephenson (Interview 2017)I am excited to have been invited to the Awards ceremony of the Lucie Awards at Carnegie Hall in New York in late October.
Oct
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Winner IPA International – Book Photographer of the Year and Finalist Lucie ‘Discovery of the Year’
Oct
30
“Where Do They GO”…. Swimming with whales in Tonga – Book for Oceanographic Conservation
Feb
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Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave?
You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’!
Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
23 hours ago
Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe
A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.
Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative!
Now you know! Let others know as well!
2 days ago
Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that.
Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
2 days ago
It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.
I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe
Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom.
You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me.
#handweaving #madebyhand #warping
4 days ago
If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration?
Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
6 days ago
Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine.
It is valued because it didn’t!
Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
7 days ago
Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.
Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
7 days ago
Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled!
Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas?
Come follow along!
7 days ago
Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving.
What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving?
STOP - before you start warping!!
You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary.
Shredding it - is a thing!
Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
7 days ago
Underwhelmed with your finished piece that has taken you sooooo long to weave?
You’ve grasped basic weaving techniques, and you’re stuck making the same old things - without the ‘feels’!
Come along and glean some insights into making your time weaving worthwhile; by weaving pieces that shift from being just ‘nice’ fabric; to something very special.
23 hours ago
Theres a saying about looking for a needle… but this time in the loom box! {tip} I suspect it won’t be found there! Hehe
A needle however is a very necessary accompaniment to a loom.
Who would have thought there was so much sewing in weaving? Hemstitching is a thing!! AND absolutely imperative!
Now you know! Let others know as well!
2 days ago
Tips and techniques are the starting point to make sound handwoven pieces, but after that- it’s up to you to spend all those hours weaving something that just doesn’t fill in the time. You will never truly be happy with that.
Come follow along to glean some insights into making pieces that are meaningful to you and bring a deeper sense of accomplishment alongside pieces that you actually love.
2 days ago
It’s warping day. On a previous reel I explained what a warp was. Today in my studio I need to tension warp threads to wind the warp onto the rear beam.
I can’t be at both ends at the same time, so being a rather practical person, I came up with a plan! Perfect solution! Doesn’t save me going to the gym though! hehehe
Here I’m using my fabulous Ashford Rigid Heddle 48” / 120cm loom.
You can save this for future reference; and to see how important it is for me to be resourceful so that I can satisfy my inner need to weave soulful blankets; come along and follow me.
#handweaving #madebyhand #warping
4 days ago
If this doesn’t look like you running to your studio to weave, perhaps you need some creative inspiration?
Come follow along and see if you can find yourself some tips and creative mojo to get you running to your loom like I do!
6 days ago
Your weaving isn’t valued because it looks like it was made by a machine.
It is valued because it didn’t!
Come along for tips, ideas and inspiration; as we create what is valued - together.
7 days ago
Just realised that perfection in your weaving isn’t the goal? Perfection isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Machines can do that. Soul-less. What you create with your own hands is unique and unreplicable.
Come join me as we weave our own life stories through our own hands.
7 days ago
Want perfection? Use a machine. Your hands are the whole point. Your hands leave traces that your pieces are made by a human. Your own lived experience. Soul-filled!
Want your own handmade - creative inspiration, tips and ideas?
Come follow along!
7 days ago
Wished someone had told me this when I started weaving.
What NOT to do with your gorgeous Indie dyed singles from the festival; or for that project that didn’t quite get made! Excited about using them in your weaving?
STOP - before you start warping!!
You can use any yarns you like for your warp; BUT, with awareness. Discernment is necessary.
Shredding it - is a thing!
Save this in your weaving ‘note to self’ folder, and share with your creative bestie, so you avoid broken warp yarns!
7 days ago