ART WEAVER SAORI STUDIO: Saori Freestyle Hand Weaving

SAORI is an exciting way of free-style weaving which allows anyone to create unique handwoven cloth.

 

Suited to all ages, genders and abilities, SAORI weaving encourages people to follow their intuition as they enjoy exploring the creative process.

APRIL 2024

April 2024 Update

Art Weaver SAORI Studio moved in February to:

141 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower, Vic 3107

Visit our FAQs on this website to see details of how to get to the new studio location via public transport too!

Saori Kai & Workshop Event 14th & 15th June    – 2 full days of all things Saori! 

Two fun days of sharing Saori inspiration in handweaving and garment design with others passionate about the freedom and creativity of Saori. Workshops and discussions that will develop your creative weaving, designing and sewing, all supported with indulgent morning & afternoon teas, catered Japanese lunches and a final restaurant dinner together to wrap up the gathering. Only 6 places available so get in early!

Please email heather@artweaverstudio.com.au to Register your interest and get all the details.

UPDATED 8 April – ONLY 2 places remaining in this event. A wait list will be established based on date of enquiry.

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We have a range of 2024 SAORI Japan Ltd Edition coloured pre-wound warps.  Email me to see what colours we have in stock NOW heather@artweaverstudio.com.au

Wear Sew Stylish

Wear Sew Stylish classes at Art Weaver SAORI Studio in 2024

If you have been wanting to make garments from your handwoven cloth, join me where I will show you how. All the techniques, methods, design inspiration and how to’s in a full day class with just 2 people so you each get lots of input.

Read more and how to book here Wear Sew Stylish

NEXT CLASS is Saturday 27th April – 1 place available !

To purchase Wear Sew Stylish designs, visit https://artweaverstudio.square.site/shop/wear-sew-stylish/9

Gift Cards & Handwoven Items

GIFT CARDS and EXCLUSIVE HANDWOVEN ITEMS

 

E:Gift Cards and Printed Gift Cards are now available for online purchase. In addition, the Art Weaver Collection of unique handwoven items is now also available online.

 

Visit the store for full information and to purchase.

FREE shipping is included with all purchases.

Saturday Workshops

SAORI SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

BOOK YOUR SAORI SATURDAY!

               Places available for Sat 13th APRIL and Sat 11th MAY

See the Saturday Workshop page for details and how to book your place.

 

Email  heather@artweaverstudio.com.au to reserve your place and get into SAORI weaving.

I look forward to introducing you to the joy of SAORI weaving.

Covid Policy

IMPORTANT    

Please be thoughtful of others and not attend the studio if you are unwell with COVID symptoms or a close contact of someone who is unwell with COVID.

WHAT WE OFFER

CLASSES

Weekly Saori sessions are very affordable, starting at $70 for 2 hours including all materials. For session costs and options (including Gift Certificates), check out Saori in the Studio page here.

WORKSHOPS

As well as the regular weekday sessions, Art Weaver SAORI Saturday Group Workshops are held on advertised dates. You need to plan well ahead for these full day Saori weaving adventures!

SAORI LOOMS

As an internationally registered SAORI Dealer, we carry the most popular items in stock and regularly place special orders with SAORI Japan. We can help advise on the right fit for you and get you started.

MATERIALS

Weavers need lots of materials! We have a range of beautiful affordable materials to suit your needs. Here you will find SAORI weaving yarns and warps to free your imagination.

Galleries

“The spirit of weaving exists in the spirit of living a life freely and faithfully to your true self, apart from conventional ways.”

MISAO JO (1913 – 2018) FOUNDER OF SAORI WEAVING

MISAO JO (1913 – 2018) Founder of  SAORI weaving, wrote over 40 years ago,

 

“The spirit of weaving exists in the spirit of living a life freely and faithfully to your true self, apart from conventional ways.”

 

Her son Kenzo Jo and other family members continue their dedication to sharing the joy of SAORI weaving with the world.

The four slogans of SAORI, set down by Misao Jo and Kenzo Jo in 1975, remain as the underpinning philosophy of SAORI weaving.

 

  1. Consider the difference between a machine and a human being
  2. Be bold and adventurous
  3. Look out through eyes that shine
  4. Inspire one another, and everyone in the group

 

SAORI has grown throughout Japan and now far beyond, enabling people of all abilities to freely weave, and through weaving, discover their own kansei – their unique aesthetic.

In 2004, Kenzo Jo built Saorinomori, a SAORI weaving studio and loom manufacturing centre in Izumi, Osaka, Japan. Saorinomori is built in the same place where Misao Jo started SAORI weaving over 40 years ago.

 

 

To learn more about SAORI, visit their website https://www.saoriglobal.com/

Testimonials

  • I recently attended a WSS workshop with Heather Walters in her delightful studio in Kyneton. With one other participant Heather led us through the theory and practicalities of designing and sewing without using a pattern. What a revelation! Having experience in the more traditional methods, it was refreshing to learn how to approach sewing a garment with limited waste and utilising the features of the handwoven fabric. Heather is a generous tutor with many examples to share. With only two students it allowed a range of options to be discussed and time for practical work to be done. A great workshop and would benefit anyone considering designing and making garments from their handwoven fabric.

    Janet

  • Our experience learning Saori with you today was so inspiring, for both Harper and I. We absolutely LOVED our lesson and 3hrs just flew by, we could have stayed the whole day!! It was a great lesson for Harper to learn that when you love what you do, time flies by! Thank you for igniting the creative spark in us. I’m sure we will see you soon for another lesson.

    Anika Heron

  • Learning SAORI style weaving with Art Weaver Studio has been a fantastic learning experience. It has really challenged my perspective on all the amazing creative possibilities within the weaving medium. Heather's expertise as an artisan and personalised guidance created a supportive and artistic nurturing environment for me to flourish in the weaving art form. I have now created a number of woven pieces involving a range of mixed methods which I just love. The entire learning and creation process has been an absolute joy. I have also found so much support and friendship in the mutual learning environment, working alongside other aspiring and experienced creative individuals. Thank you very much.

    A.Hayden

  • The SAORI weaving workshop course I undertook with Art Weaver Studio has truly inspired my inner artist. The large woven wall hanging I created has been such a fun learning experience. It looks amazing as the feature wall piece within our modern living area. I am really looking forward to weaving cloth for unique fashion garments in the coming weeks!

    Inspired My Inner Artist

  • Thank you Heather for teaching us ( The Six Knitters ) about the way of the SAORI weaving. We all went home with a piece of fabric made in our individual designs after spending the day at your Studio. loved every minute and look forward to doing it again!

    - Clasina Rieseweyk

  • Great studio! My daughter and I had a fantastic time. Definitely come back again!

    - Keiko Akimoto

Studio

141 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower, Vic 3107