Three years ago, almost to the day, I purchased my first loom. Since then, I’ve bought a few more, and more kilometres of yarn than I care to count. And I’ve learned many new skills, techniques, short-cuts and procedures along the way. I’ve taught myself how to dye my own yarn. I’ve moved from plain…
Tag: Creativity
Constraints, Curiosity and Creativity
As a hand weaver, the medium I work with imposes certain constraints on my creative process. There are some things I just can’t do (or not easily anyway). But have you ever considered how these constraints can actually inspire new ideas and push your artistic boundaries? The relationship between constraints and inspiration is a complex…
Work-Life Balance and the Importance of Crafts
In today’s world, where our lives are filled with the constant buzz of work, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that bring us joy. The demands of a busy career can leave us feeling drained, and it’s not uncommon for people to feel like they don’t have time for hobbies or creative pursuits….
Critical Experimentation and Creativity
I’ve always believed that constraints are essential to creativity, because they force us to engage in problem solving. Having no constraints can be a huge block to getting started – think about sitting down in front of a blank screen or plain white sheet of paper… it’s intimidating! When I first started weaving in December…