by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 17, 2021 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
The world of textile and fibre art is up to us. It’s our time to show we care – making it a strong, well-informed and welcoming creative platform. And while most of us create our work independently, we can still exert influence. We can remember those who...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Sep 10, 2021 | Inspiration, Personal Growth
We make beautiful textile and fibre art, but at some stage, we also have to write about what we do. This is simply another way to really reach the people who are interested in the work we produce, in us and our story, so it makes sense to take advantage of this branch...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 18, 2021 | Personal Growth
Well, my stars must be aligned or in their seventh heaven or whatever the terminology is as I’ve had an amazing news week. And while it’s great to look at this as success, which of course it is, what it really is, is the realisation of a lot of hard work....
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 11, 2021 | Personal Growth
We all have ideas. When we’re walking, in the shower, cooking dinner – all sorts of odd places, and all sorts of odd times. So, that big question ‘where do your ideas come from?’ is often at the forefront of any discussion on creativity in the...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | Jun 4, 2021 | Personal Growth
Time can mean a point in time, a moment, a juncture or an hour. And that meaning can change slightly when referencing ‘your time’. ‘Your Time’ is that special point when you’ve made the opportunity to be present and engaged in the work at...
by Cathy Jack Coupland | May 28, 2021 | Personal Growth
Self-esteem, self-importance, self-worth or self-respect – call it what you will – it’s ego. And believe it or not, we need it. But it’s how we use it that’s really important – not only to our sense of self as a person and an artist...
