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
Weaving Sessions
Discovery Sessions (2 hours)
A great introduction to SAORI weaving. 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 have fun exploring
Mondays 1-3pm
Tuesdays 10-12pm, 1-3pm
Wednesdays 10-12pm
£24
Discovery Sessions bookings and info
A great introduction to SAORI weaving. 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 have fun exploring
Mondays 1-3pm
Tuesdays 10-12pm, 1-3pm
Wednesdays 10-12pm
£24
Discovery Sessions bookings and info
Autumn 2023
Stroud Wool Days - Autumn Fiesta
I'm delighted to be joining in this annual event with a day of workshops at Weven on Sunday 15th October.
Run by Stroudwater Textiles Trust, the Wool Days are a celebration of wool and weaving and the district's rich textiles history. With talks, workshops, poetry, children's events, history brought to life, knitting challenges, a walk and film showing, there are events happening across the Stroud valleys and something for everyone to enjoy.
Bookings for Saori workshops Sunday 15th October
Sessions are 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm
I'm delighted to be joining in this annual event with a day of workshops at Weven on Sunday 15th October.
Run by Stroudwater Textiles Trust, the Wool Days are a celebration of wool and weaving and the district's rich textiles history. With talks, workshops, poetry, children's events, history brought to life, knitting challenges, a walk and film showing, there are events happening across the Stroud valleys and something for everyone to enjoy.
Bookings for Saori workshops Sunday 15th October
Sessions are 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm
I'm also very happy to be taking part in the new Autumn Arts Open Studios event alongside many talented local artists and makers across the Stroud Valleys. It's a great opportunity to visit the Wayward Weaves studio, see the looms in action, hear about the philosophy behind SAORI and view some wonderful weavings.
The event runs over two weekends - 14/15th and 21/22nd October, 10am-6pm
Pop in anytime - it will be great to see you!
*Darning Workshop*
The Autumn Arts brochure mistakenly lists my contact details for the Darning Workshop on Saturday 14th October. If you're interested in this (and I think it looks great!) you can get more info and book via The Meadows.
The event runs over two weekends - 14/15th and 21/22nd October, 10am-6pm
Pop in anytime - it will be great to see you!
*Darning Workshop*
The Autumn Arts brochure mistakenly lists my contact details for the Darning Workshop on Saturday 14th October. If you're interested in this (and I think it looks great!) you can get more info and book via The Meadows.
1:1 Tuition
£35/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.
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