I am learning to weave.
My intent is to record my weaving efforts, along with anything else that comes to mind while weaving. This is a benign way for me to practice a form of public writing.
Why weaving?
a) It is something about which I know nothing. That’s perfect. I want to try things at which I suck. It keeps me humble, keeps me thinking and trying, and the ramp-up is rewarding. I enjoy demystifying some endeavors, and I enjoy learning how much lies beneath the surface of most worthy activities. I seek this kind of experience in some diverse areas – banjo, writing, weaving, golf. Each has a sense of beginner-ness, and each is a different type of activity. I already do some things with some sense of proficiency. (I hope my volleyball partners and students aren’t laughing out loud at this claim!)
b) It is patterns and math. For me, delicious.
c) I have a notion that I can make something beautiful.
d) It has a low entry cost. A useable loom is not expensive.
e) It has unlimited expansion capabilities. There are so many paths.
I hope you enjoy these entries, but I also hope you don’t mind if I tell you that I am not writing for you. I am writing for me, so I can remember what I did and how I felt when I did it. I will be the judge of my blogs. I am publishing them just in case they are interesting to some of you.
Also, I don’t predict my output. My interest can come and go. That’s one of the benefits, and also one of the drawbacks, to low entry cost – there is no “financial guilt” incentive to continue.