Learn Saori
Join in and discover SAORI for yourself! SAORI is taught in a friendly, relaxed and informal way. All equipment is provided and the basic weaving techniques are fun and easy to learn. All workshops and weaving sessions are now held in the delightful workshop space at the WEVEN shop in Stroud Town Centre
No previous experience is necessary. The looms are very easy to use and you will be creating your own fabric within minutes of starting.
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No previous experience is necessary. The looms are very easy to use and you will be creating your own fabric within minutes of starting.
Sign up to the mailing list to get up to date information on workshops and special events
Discovery Sessions
A great introduction to SAORI weaving. For this 2-hour session, a prepared loom will be waiting for you, along with a wealth of colourful weaving yarns. I'll teach you to use the loom and introduce some simple patterning techniques then the time is yours to weave and play. At the end of the session, we'll remove your weaving from the loom and you can take your unique sample piece home.
New timetable for 2024
Tuesdays 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
Wednesday Evenings 7-9pm
Thursdays 10am-12pm
Fridays 1-3pm
£32
Discovery Sessions Bookings and Info
New timetable for 2024
Tuesdays 10am-12pm, 1-3pm
Wednesday Evenings 7-9pm
Thursdays 10am-12pm
Fridays 1-3pm
£32
Discovery Sessions Bookings and Info
SAORI Experience days
Come and spend a whole day weaving on the beautiful SAORI looms. Your loom will be ready for you to start straight away and you will be guided through the process of weaving from start to finish, with plenty of time for your own explorations along the way.
In this 6-hour workshop you'll have the opportunity to:
You can book a single day, or both days together to work on a longer or multiple projects
One day is £95 or two days for £180
Dates for 2024
January 27th/28th
February 24th/25th
March 16th/17th
Saori Experience Days Bookings and Info
In this 6-hour workshop you'll have the opportunity to:
- Find out about SAORI weaving, history and philosophy
- Try a variety of materials and patterning techniques
- Learn to operate the loom independently
- Spend time with other weavers, learning and exploring together in a relaxed and friendly environment
- Relax into the SAORI experience and find your creative potential
- Create your own beautiful fabrics to take home
You can book a single day, or both days together to work on a longer or multiple projects
One day is £95 or two days for £180
Dates for 2024
January 27th/28th
February 24th/25th
March 16th/17th
Saori Experience Days Bookings and Info
1:1 Tuition
£45/hour
With a 1:1 session you will have uninterrupted time to relax and enjoy yourself with personal tuition and support.
If you have your own loom, I can also arrange virtual 1:1 tuition sessions to troubleshoot any issues you may be having or explore new equipment and techniques.
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss booking a 1:1 session with me
With a 1:1 session you will have uninterrupted time to relax and enjoy yourself with personal tuition and support.
If you have your own loom, I can also arrange virtual 1:1 tuition sessions to troubleshoot any issues you may be having or explore new equipment and techniques.
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss booking a 1:1 session with me
Out & About
My SAORI looms are highly portable and can be used in a wide variety of settings.
I can bring up to four looms and a variety of colourful yarns to the venue of your choice, or arrange a venue if required.
A SAORI workshop is a fun and unusual idea for a birthday or other celebration and is ideal way for craft groups to try out weaving without having to invest in all of the equipment.
Please email or call 07815 712 792 for more info.
"What Can I make?"
SAORI woven cloth can be made into a wide variety of items, including scarves, bags, wall-hangings, clothing, cushions, rugs, bunting, table runners, flags, community banners and more. Often it is good to try sitting at the loom with an open mind, choosing the colours and yarns as you go along and only deciding an end purpose once the weaving has been taken off the loom and it's qualities revealed.
SAORI weaving is enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds across the world. The Piccolo loom is suitable for even very young children to use; attachments are available for people with physical disabilities to weave and some of the most extraordinary and imaginative SAORI weavings are produced by people with learning disabilities.
SAORI weaving is enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds across the world. The Piccolo loom is suitable for even very young children to use; attachments are available for people with physical disabilities to weave and some of the most extraordinary and imaginative SAORI weavings are produced by people with learning disabilities.