You can read about how I got started with weaving, and about the weaving process itself via the About menu; this dips a toe into my background as a weaver, but says nothing about how I actually learned to weave!
In 2022 I quit my job in the Software Engineering industry and joined the JST School of Weaving, a comprehensive online learn-to-weave course run by Canadian Master Weaver, Jane Stafford.
I’ve been weaving full time since then, and in 2024 I completed the Intermediate Certificate of Weaving from the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW. I’m currently studying the Advanced Certificate level, and hoping to attempt the Master level as soon as it becomes available.
If you are interested in reading about my early work as a weaver, you can find all weaving related blog posts below.
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“Unthinking” Exhibition
My work was recently on display at the Gallery on Track in Goulburn, for a solo exhibition entitled “Unthinking”: Weaving to Forget the World. If you missed it, here is a small selection from the 100+ works on display!
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Success at the Royal Easter Show
Hello folks, it’s been a busy few months since I last posted an update, as I’ve been very busy: mostly weaving as part of my new business: Jessica Norris Handwoven. This culminated in amazing success at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. Read on to find out how I did!
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Weaving Milestones
Weaving has kept me very busy of late: in May I had an exhibition of my work entitled “Studies in Colour and Weave” and more recently I’ve submitted work for the Handweavers and Spinners Guild of NSW’ Intermediate Certificate of Weaving. Check out what all of this involved!
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A handwoven viking apron dress
I’ve wanted to weave my own apron dress fabric for some time, especially since it’s very difficult to get wool fabric in Australia that is suitable for reproductions. Now I’ve finally done it!
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Fractal scarf
I’ve woven something amazing, and I can hardly believe I really did it: a scarf made from my own hand spun fractal yarn!
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Spinning to weave
Are you interested in weaving with hand spun yarn? Get warped up for sampling and just give it a go!
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Converting my old loom
How did I turn my hopeless Jack table loom into something that weaves beautiful cloth? Read on and watch the video to find out!
