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Saori Weaving

Topic: Saori Weaving

Discover the easy and enjoyable freestyle form of Japanese weaving called SAORI with passionate accredited SAORI teacher, Prue Simmons. Learn basic techniques and play with colour and texture to create a gorgeous scarf, wall hanging or table runner to take home. Find your zen at the loom.

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Beginners welcome. Looms are threaded up and all materials, guided tuition and refreshments are provided.  All you need to do is bring along your enthusiasm for this easy, freestyle creativity. 

No previous weaving experience is necessary – you will learn everything you need to know on the day, and start weaving your own piece straight away! 

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What you will learn

  • The unique Japanese history and philosophy behind SAORI weaving

  • Weaving techniques

  • The SAORI loom and how it works

  • Creating texture

Take away

  • A beautiful hand-woven piece – scarf, wall-hanging or table -runner

  • A love of Saori Weaving

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