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, dedicated workshop space at 21 George St 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.
In these sessions, 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 piece home.
All materials included
Weekly Sessions
Tuesdays 1-3pm
Fridays 12.30-2.30pm
(Also Thursdays 10am-12pm & 12-2pm. Please contact me at [email protected] to book Thursday sessions)
£32
Extended Sessions
Every Thursday 10am-2pm
£60
In these sessions, 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 piece home.
All materials included
Weekly Sessions
Tuesdays 1-3pm
Fridays 12.30-2.30pm
(Also Thursdays 10am-12pm & 12-2pm. Please contact me at [email protected] to book Thursday sessions)
£32
Extended Sessions
Every Thursday 10am-2pm
£60
SAORI Experience days and Half-days
Come and spend some time weaving on the beautiful SAORI looms.
Your loom will be ready for you to start straight away and you'll be guided through the process of weaving from start to finish, with plenty of time for your own explorations along the way.
In these 6 or 4-hour workshops you'll have the opportunity to:
2025
Full Day (6 hours) No 2025 dates yet
£95
Half Day (4 hours) 9th Feb, 9th March, 5th April, 6th April
£60
Your loom will be ready for you to start straight away and you'll be guided through the process of weaving from start to finish, with plenty of time for your own explorations along the way.
In these 6 or 4-hour workshops 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
- All materials included
2025
Full Day (6 hours) No 2025 dates yet
£95
Half Day (4 hours) 9th Feb, 9th March, 5th April, 6th April
£60
6-Session Saori Weaving Course
An opportunity to spend more dedicated time practicing Saori weaving. There is no set ‘curriculum’. Together we’ll create an individual plan for your sessions to allow you to follow your own interests and explore Saori in whatever way you like.
During the course you can choose to:
You can attend any of the 2 or 4 hour sessions running at the studio and don’t have to come at the same time each week. There will usually be other people learning at the studio and it is a very friendly and welcoming space.
It’s best if sessions are booked at least a couple of days in advance to make sure I have a loom ready for you. The course of six sessions should be completed within 3-months of the first session date.
You're very welcome to use the studio yarns, or to bring your own. The studio yarns are charged at 10p per gram (finished items weighed when completed).
6 x 2-hour sessions
£150
To book a 6-session course or for more info, contact me at [email protected]
During the course you can choose to:
- Make your own warp and thread up the loom
- Explore a wide variety of Saori weaving techniques
- Try weaving with different materials
- Create longer pieces
- Learn to spin simple art yarns and incorporate them into your weaving
You can attend any of the 2 or 4 hour sessions running at the studio and don’t have to come at the same time each week. There will usually be other people learning at the studio and it is a very friendly and welcoming space.
It’s best if sessions are booked at least a couple of days in advance to make sure I have a loom ready for you. The course of six sessions should be completed within 3-months of the first session date.
You're very welcome to use the studio yarns, or to bring your own. The studio yarns are charged at 10p per gram (finished items weighed when completed).
6 x 2-hour sessions
£150
To book a 6-session course or for more info, contact me at [email protected]
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
"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.
