Happy weaver

Happy weaver Ang :)
We had a lovely morning weave at the shed with Ang having a first time weave session on a Saori loom.

Since this lovely weaving session Ang has been making clothes from blankets and curtains and is on her way to transforming them into woven clothes, I can't wait to see them :)

Saori Shed weaving Session

We had a fun morning at the Shed with Karen and Amanda using the Saori looms for the first time.

 Creating loops and landscapes on the looms.

What will they become? Maybe a cushion cover or maybe a panel on a skirt? Can't wait to see :) Gorgeous weavings and a fun morning :)

Playing on the Piccolo!

I've been itching to do some more weavings with adding in extra warp threads.
Had a chance to play on the Piccolo loom addding in tones of red - mohairs and wools, to create a textured collar or a coat that I have in mind.

Love all those fluffy, twiddly bits! 
Joy filled weaving :)

Saori Weaving Workshop @ The Shed

Happy new year everyone :) may you throw many splendid shuttles and create joy filled weavings !
Started off this year at The Shed with a weaving session with Jayne from Magpie and Me - Fabulous textile shop in near by Framlingham full of hand made, local delights from talented textile artists, well worth a visit!

Jayne and her piece, we love those fluffy add ins :)

Saori Weaving sessions @ the Saori Shed

An amazingly busy year at the studio! Heres the catch up from August till December 2013 of some of the wonderfull weavers who came to the studio for starter weaving sessions.
Thank you all for inspiring, fun and joyful sessions. Looking forward to more in 2014 :)

Wool Week 18th-19th October

To Celebrate Wool Week and to promote British wool the Saori Shed went to ETHIKA emporium in Norwich for a Woolly Weekend.

Naturally dyed wensleydale locks weavings.

Sheep info! From the Wool marketing board showing the processses envolved in turning raw fleece into processed yarn.

Handmade drop spindles and giant knitting needles for visitors to have a go on :)

Having a try at some freestyle weaving on the Saori loom.

Woven over the Woolly Weekend-first part using up all the ends of bobbins-I have plans for this piece! The second part is woven by visitors and can be seen now at ETHIKA

Karen spinning on her Asford wheel

TWISTED TAILOR's  new collection of slouchy sweaters made from 100% British wool available at ETHIKA

Fibre East 27-28 July 2013

We took the Saori loom to Fibre East for visitors to experience the joyful art of Saori free weaving.

What a lot of fun had by all!

Sheep getting ready to be shorn.

Beautyful handmade crochet hooks by WoollenWood

Handspun then knitted paper :)                               and some play time on the loom!

Using WoollenWood crochet hook necklaces to add some freeform crochet while we weave :)

Adding in extra warp threads as we weave.

Freeform banner with some wild bits! created by visitors, new and experienced weavers over the two days of Fibre East 2013.