Case Study: Creating a 60th Birthday Gift
Michele Fountain | posted in: Weaving | 0

I was delighted to be asked by a friend to create something special for her father’s upcoming 60th birthday. My customer knew she’d like to give her father a custom handwoven scarf, and she knew he liked his scarves to be a little shorter and thinner than my more standard dimensions. And, she knew her father liked soft and luxurious fibres. But she wasn’t sure what the scarf should look like. This is definitely not unusual! In fact, it’s vary rare … Read More

Open Studio Series at Wyreena Arts Centre, Croydon
Michele Fountain | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

I’m very excited about my upcoming Open Studios series, which is running at Wyreena Arts Centre in Croydon, Victoria. The grounds are gorgeous, and their on-site cafe is both beautiful and delicious. So for two hours each Friday morning until Christmas, I’ll be working in Studio Two upstairs. You (yes, you!) are very welcome to say hello, see what I’m working on, and perhaps try your hand at weaving on one of my demonstration Cricket looms. You’re also welcome to … Read More

One of *those* projects on the loom…
Michele Fountain | posted in: Weaving | 0

It’s one of those projects. They happen now and again. I want to use a particular weft yarn, and I play with combinations to use for a warp yarn until I find one I think will work. So far, so good. And the yarn I picked, Mayhem and Chaos Rockstar in Inky Love, is just magical on the loom. It’s got 2% silver in it, and it sparkles like no yarn I’ve ever seen. Hard to capture on camera, but … Read More

Art for Free – What’s Your Time Worth?
Michele Fountain | posted in: Artists, The Business of Art | 0

Anyone who’s in any kind of creative field faces this situation: people expect your time and work in exchange for … nothing. Or, for “exposure”. I haven’t been at the professional art game for very long, but having spent the last ten years in the world of business coaching, I do know a little about business. And as much as some of us artists don’t like to think of it that way, if you’re a professional artist, then you are … Read More

Making a Down Shed on a Schacht Flip Rigid Heddle Loom
Michele Fountain | posted in: Schacht Looms, Weaving, Weaving Hints & Tips | 0

A question that comes up every so often for new owners of Schacht’s Flip rigid heddle loom is how to make a down shed. It seems to depend on which version of the Flip booklet your loom came with, but it’s not always obvious how to get that shed, and few things are more frustrating when you just want to get on and weave! Note: I use “heddle” and “reed” interchangeably here. I’ve tried to take some good photos of … Read More

Community of Artists
Michele Fountain | posted in: Artists, Reflections | 0

I spent a delightful evening visiting with Teresa Bennett of TSB Textiles in her studio at Greensborough. Teresa taught me to weave, so it’s always a bit special to spend time with her. That, and she’s a wonderful artist and weaver and I love the chance to see what she’s done lately. If you’re over the Greensborough side of Melbourne, you should certainly stop in and see her work. Teresa was very gracious tonight as I bubbled over with ideas … Read More

Buda Contemporary Textiles Exhibition
Michele Fountain | posted in: Australian Textile Art, Textile Art Awards | 0

I was excited to visit the Buda Contemporary Textiles Award & Exhibition at Buda House in Castlemaine last weekend. It was a cold, rainy day in Castlemaine, but the weather did not detract from the fascinating exhibition in the slightest. The Award and Exhibition is held every second year at Buda House (beautiful and worth a visit all on its own!), and it has been running since 2008. I love the fact that it makes a special point of displaying … Read More

Schacht Looms in Australia
Michele Fountain | posted in: Schacht Looms | 0

I’m really excited to be Schacht’s newest rigid heddle loom dealer for Australia. The first shipment of Cricket looms is on its way to me now, so if you’ve been hankering after a Cricket loom and haven’t been able to get your hands on one in Australia, I’d love to get one to you. They’re listed in the store now, but listed as out of stock until I take delivery and can guarantee you a delivery date. I love my … Read More

Metafour Studio Textile Art
Michele Fountain | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

The first post on a blog is always a bit on the awkward side, isn’t it? Nevertheless, it’s great to have Metafour Studio’s site up and running – even if it is a little light on content for the moment! I’m looking forward to building a showcase of handwoven articles and art, and posts with a look into what’s going on in the Studio between finished projects.

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