‘A Pattern Language’ by Christopher Alexander is a collection of patterns found in well-designed living spaces. I applied many of these patterns to my studio design. Pattern #200 Open Shelves The Problem – ‘Cupboards that are too deep waste valuable space, and it always seems that you want what is behind something else’. The Solution […]
Read More...Each year Articulation does study in a special place in Canada. This year they are in Victoria researching the maritime history of the west coast of Canada. Donna climbing up the stairs from the waterfront to the street full of old warehouses, hotels and shops. Into The Maritime Museum, up in their iron elevator – […]
Read More...Yahoo! My copy of Julia’s new book has arrived and it is as inspirational as everyone says it is. It is really a workbook to keep you learning about colour for years to come. I have already got the sketchbook to begin the first Colour School project. I am going to do a study of […]
Read More...Julia’s idea of the perfect place to be while working in her sketchbooks was to be warm while sitting beside water. So here are some perfect spots for Julia.Cuba Torbay, New Zealand Vancouver Island, Canada Just before Julia got sick, she and Alex planned to travel across Canada giving workshops then finshing with a few […]
Read More...I found all of the students’ work so thought provoking so I am sharing with you some more images of this year’s performance.A big part of my Opus studies is sketchbooks. I am learning to develop my ideas visually and to record the process on paper which acts as steps towards realising them in textiles. […]
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