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Shaman Meg

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Reflections from the studio.

Occasional writing on creativity, healing, weaving, art practice and the seasons. No schedule, and no newsletter you cannot leave.

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What weaving teaches that talking cannot
A coiled bowl with teal stitching resting among garden foliage

Weaving4 min read

What weaving teaches that talking cannot

Some things will not be said out loud but will happily be worked out with the hands.

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  • On the blank page, and being frightened of it
    A line drawing of a leafy stem on cream paper

    Creativity3 min read

    On the blank page, and being frightened of it

    The fear of starting is not a character flaw. It is very common, and it is workable.

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  • Why I let people choose what to pay
    A coiled bowl in grey and cream resting on garden mulch

    Practice5 min read

    Why I let people choose what to pay

    The most common question I get about the donation model, answered properly.

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  • Winter light in the studio
    A red sundew plant with dew-tipped tentacles

    Seasonal3 min read

    Winter light in the studio

    Notes on working through the shortest weeks, and why I stop trying to fight them.

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  • Materials that remember
    A basket of dried fibre and raffia bundles

    Art practice4 min read

    Materials that remember

    Working with cloth that has already had a life, and what people bring to the table.

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