Category: Saori
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The ‘pinch’ technique
Saori inspired weaving offers a real insight into the weaving process and how our human connection with it can be developed in very unique ways. For example, does an edge have to be an edge and how? You can really weave in any way you want to on a loom. You don’t have to know…
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Workshop in pics
Another amazing workshop sadly had to end this weekend. More inspiring people with such fresh and spontaneous ideas for weaving. Even those brand new to the art just soaked up the weekends play with colour, technique and texture. Everytime I have a workshop I feel that I’m repeating myself with adjectives about the wonder I…
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Saori inspired clothing
One of the greatest Saori inspirations for weaving is the clothing. It is very creative and quite different to anything you’ll buy in a shop or make with structured sewing patterns and instructions. This beautiful and super easy top is from theFuku no Katachi ni Suru book. It is surprising how comfy this clothing is.…
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What is inspiration anyway?
Lately I’ve been thinking alot about inspiration. Do you have to have an art school approach or journal to feel inspired or is that just a documentation of some sort, connected but more influenced by management and documentation theories to justify our purpose in a hugely competitive world? Can you just be emotionally inspired in…
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Yarrawonga Weaves
Back from my Yarrawonga Saori weave adventure. What a fantastic and exhilarating three days in North West Victoria. With generous hospitality and enthusiasm for the workshop I met lots of new people and learnt more about how others approach weaving and design. I was thrilled with the resulting textiles, all entirely different and unique to…
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When yarns sing together
The first red silk painted warp scarf is now off the loom and I’m very happy with it. The silks and fine copper yarns all sing together. I’m finding the red yarns difficult to photograph though. On some screens the image is more pink than the rusted reds in real life. You will see the…
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Saori comb reed spacing
Having experimental fun with the Saori comb reed, I’m playing with air and woven gaps in the weave. It’s so easy to organise a forced warp cramming effect into the cloth. And the best thing is that I can quickly place the warp back into its original position or change the crammed selections whenever. The…
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Studio workshop ready!
I’m really excited about my next small workshop weekend tomorrow. You can see the looms and studio set up just waiting for the explorers to arrive. It’s a small personalised workshop for only four participants but I think this will allow freedom and togetherness. Not too small, not too big. The participants are coming from…
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Where did you get that scarf from?
I’ll be facilitating a 2 day Saori workshop at the Manning Regional Art Gallery, Taree on Friday 5 April and Saturday 6 April. Everything supplied and you get to weave on a beautiful Saori floor loom, just immersing yourself in pattern, design, colour and texture for two relaxing days. See here for more information or…