SAORI Weaving Classes and Workshops
Classes and workshops
After 20 years of sharing SAORI with so many wonderful people, my SAORI Studio is closing at the end of this year – December 31, 2025.
I will no longer be holding classes or workshops and will not have SAORI items for sale after the end of the year.
My shop is still open until the end of the 2025.
In the New Year, 2026, you’ll still find me in my studio weaving and weaving together with others. I’ll still be available to answer your questions and support you – but I will not be holding classes or workshops. See my Artist in Residence page for more information on how you can still weave with me in my studio.
Thank you for your understanding.
And happy weaving,
Terri
Please note: I will be sending a newsletter in late December to let you know how you can still access SAORI supplies if you live in Canada. Details are still being worked out.
“…being in your studio and inspired by your knowledge and all the beautiful colours and all our conversations that spiralled off in such exciting directions and seeing all the amazing things you have made – it was amazing and I never wanted to leave!”
“I spent a leisurely Wed afternoon on the deck unboxing and assembling the loom. Packed well and in perfect condition. What a gem – so slick the way everything slips into place so easily. By last evening I had a warp on and started to weave. It is really well designed for simplicity.”
“What an amazing week! I’m grateful for your sharing your works, stories, so many techniques and of course – the SAORI philosophy. I’m thrilled beyond words to more fully embrace this way of seeing when I weave, design and ultimately – live my life. Peace.”
“Thanks so much for helping us make our theme “Weaving a Tapestry of Faith” meaningful to our children. Your patience with all of us is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your expertise and love of weaving with our school.”
“What a great week! Loved the encouraging atmosphere and your gentle nudge to try something new. I learned a lot that I will take with me and use.”
“Come alive! Begin SAORI! The inner weaver awaits. Thank you so much Terri, for your kindness and patience as you introduced me to SAORI. I felt supported and encouraged in exploring my creativity in my first weaving effort. A true joy bubbling up from inside.”
“Thank you so much for your fabulous presentation at the 2009 Sewing, Needle & Fibre Arts Show. You are an amazingly talented & creative woman”
“What a fabulous experience to create such a beautiful weaving with my daughter under your guidance. It was a wonderful example of how Spirit takes a bit of color here and a mistake there to weave together the fabric of our living.”
“What a wonderful two days. Wish it were longer! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for your easy way of teaching. Thanks too for your help with our logistics and suggestions for what else to do on the island.”
“Thank you so much for coming and running such a brilliant workshop! People have been talking about it for weeks. As coordinators we could not have been happier.”
“There are not words, but I am going to try anyway. This last week has been magical, healing and a refreshing space to ponder and just be. I go home seeing with new eyes. Sharing creative energy, bouncing ideas back and forth until the very air sparkles with possibility.”
“The cottage, the studio, the island and your presence is just all so magical. I felt like I had come home the minute I drove onto the property. And the weaving! what a joyful and uplifting experience – so many options. It opened up my creative spirit and took me places I hadn’t imagined.”
“Your presentation, ‘Weaving without Boundaries’ has contributed to the larger discussion of definitions of disability, impairment and illness as well as to specific discussions about the interplay of arts and (dis)ability. We are pleased you have been able to be part of Engaging Disability.”
“My two days in your studio were fun, relaxing and eye opening. So much colour = bliss! The SAORI way is freeing and calming. No Mistakes = New Design. Thank you.”
“Thank you so very much for the wonderful SAORI time. I am so excited to have my first pieces of weaving made into clothing – love every piece.”
“I love to create lifetime memories with my travels and my family. You truly made such an impact. I’m sure we will return to this amazing place again.”
“How do I start? An amazing class – not just weaving, but philosophy as well. It fit right in where I am! Thank you for your kind guidance and encouragement. I look forward to seeing you again – our paths will cross.”
Always a pleasure to order from Terri! Thank you once again Terri for my SAORI order. As per usual, it is perfect! You are always so quick to fill my order and everything is there.
Such a wonderful feeling to find a box from Saori Salt Spring Weaving Studio on my porch with all my new weaving goodies!!! Love my colourful warps from this shipment and can’t wait to put them on my loom.
P.S. Thank you for sharing your love of weaving with us. I enjoy your FaceBook postings. I get to
see your beautiful creations and be inspired!!
