BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio reviews

Elga reviewed: SAORI Weaving Taster session

"Really enjoyed the taster workshop. Amanda is a great tutor and all four of us produced something we were pleased with. Lovely to learn something new and to have so many wonderful threads and extras to choose from."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you very much Elga, it was a joy to share SAORI weaving with such a fun group of friends!!"

Laura reviewed: SAORI Weaving Taster session

"Thanks Amanda, all six of us had such a wonderful morning of weaving. Our second session and my girls are already asking when they can go again!! "

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"It was a pleasure to share SAORI weaving with three generations of your family. And what amazing results - all beautiful pieces of weaving and so different. "

Catherine W reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"This is a gem of a days course, many thanks Amanda, I had a lovely time. The background to Saori weaving was summarised , books were available to delve further and then Amanda taught us the simple technique adding in nuggets of wisdom, tricks and tips . Interestingly the 3 of us on the course each approached the choice of colours and textures we incorporated differently ,creating unique pieces with the ‘ treasures’ of ribbon, wool, material peices we had brought in . "

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you Catherine for your lovely words. It was a joy to introduce you to SAORI weaving and see the beautiful cloth you created."

Chris Roberts reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"Fantastic day. Amanda demonstrated the techniques and then let us run with them. Always on hand to help, advise and encourage. Thoroughly recommend to everybody. Thanks Amanda."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you Chris, I am so glad you enjoyed the day and produced such beautiful weaving!"

Feona Veys reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"Amanda is a really knowledgeable, friendly teacher who obviously loves what she does and has real enthusiasm for it. It was a great day - I felt like I had achieved lots and she even provided a very nice cake! Happy to recommend this course to anyone."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind words Feona. It was a delight introducing you and Clare to SAORI weaving and seeing the beautiful cloth you created."

Fiona Kilburn reviewed: SAORI freeform weaving 2 day beginners' course

"I attended the 2 Day Beginners Saori Weaving course with Amanda and had a wonderful time. I had done a little bit of weaving before but was new to Saori. Right from the beginning Amanda made me feel relaxed and excited to learn. Her teaching style is relaxed and knowledgable. She had lots of examples for inspiration. She provided all the equipment needed which was all a high standard and a lovely selection of yards and treasures to experiment with. It was lovely to spend this time with like-minded people where the emphasis was on creating from the heart rather than the head. There are a few guidelines but no rules to Saori weaving so when we asked, is this right? Amanda would guide us to give it a try and see what happened and we were rewarded with producing individual and interesting art. I am now totally hooked on Saori weaving and have already booked another session with Amanda. I wholly recommend Amanda and this course if you want to give Saori weaving a go."

Clare reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"My time with Amanda and our wonderful group of weavers was the perfect day. A beautiful day in the countryside with lovely people, creating straight from the heart. The day flowed effortlessly and Amanda was always on hand to offer advice, history and other titbits of knowledge about the world of Saori. The spirit of Saori was in every aspect of our day together. Encouragement, peace, tranquillity and unbridled creativity. I thank Amanda from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to an art that I can be proud of. I hope I can come back again soon!"

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you Clare. I am so happy that you enjoyed your day and fully embraced the 4 principles of SAORI weaving. It was a pleasure to share the joy of SAORI with you and I hope to weave with you again!"

Heather Francis reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"Be prepared to become addicted to a world of colour, texture, and pure weaving happiness.. You'll find your inner creativity and you won't want to leave.. Simply a wonderful day x thank you so much Amanda, a super relaxed and knowledgeable, supportive tutor. Go and get your weave on folks! Can't recommend this enough."

BEAUTIFULcloth SAORI Studio responded:

"Thank you for your kind words! I am so pleased you enjoyed the day - your weaving was stunning. Hope to see you again at the loom x"

Helen reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"A perfect day… I was lost in world of colour, relaxation and mindful creativity. I went home with a beautiful piece of textile art of which I am very proud (and I am a very harsh critic!!) and a real sense of joy. I felt comfortable and well looked after during the day, learning so much in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere. Amanda shares her knowledge and love of weaving with such warmth and brightness that it is impossible not be inspired. I enjoyed every moment and can't wait to return... thank you very much!"

Helen Best reviewed: SAORI freeform weaving 2 day beginners' course

"My journey with SAORI started when I came across weaving work by a a previous student of Amanda's. The beautiful work led me to contacting the student who kindly introduced me to her loom and the magical world of Saori weaving. I contacted Amanda and soon had organised to attend a workshop ran at the Village hall in Napton. Amanda is a very inspirational teacher and I quickly began to create my own woven cloth. In the lovely colourful surroundings of yarn in the ideal relaxed setting of the village hall. I own Alpacas and want to incorporate their wool into the loom work. I am so excited to be the owner of a hand made loom which has been made in Japan. I am travelling up to visit Amanda to collect it and spend time with her on her getting to know my loom workshop. I already have many ideas and am looking forward to my journey ahead."

Vikki Stacey reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"What a wonderful day at the Saori weaving workshop in Knapton village hall. Amanda created a great atmosphere with lots of interesting pieces to show us. Lovely books and a myriad of beautiful materials to use. Amanda's instruction was all clear, inviting and inspirational. The day went like a dream, I could have continued for the weekend. Having thoroughly enjoyed myself, at the end of the day, I also had a piece of cloth that I am pleased to hang in my hall for a while. Until my next one is made anyway. I'm certainly booking again, this is a wonderful workshop and suitable for complete beginners like me, or even maybe those with a bit of experience. Thank you Amanda"

Kim reviewed: SAORI creative weaving day

"If you are looking for a warm welcome with gentle,clear instruction and heaps of encouragement - this day course has it all. Amanda is a lovely person & a brilliant teacher. Her aim is for you to get the most out of your day & to achieve a piece of work you will be proud to call your own. I didn’t want to leave & could have happily stayed for the whole weekend - and I am a total novice to both weaving and going on Day courses. If you are thinking about it - DO IT!"