Wayward Weaves reviews

9 Mar 24'

Fra reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Excellent couple of hours. Targeted tuition plus lots of additional ideas. Worth saying if you are tall as a couple of looms have greater height."

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks Fran. It was great to have you in the studio again :) So many creative ideas! Hope to see you again soon"

17 Feb 24'

Cally reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I went to this course with two friends and we had the most wonderful time. The welcome was warm and welcoming, the instructions were clear and straightforward and we spent a very happy couple of hours weaving away and chatting. We all came home with weaved pieces we were very happy with. Highly recommended. "

16 Feb 24'

Lisa B reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Wow! What a fantastic experience. Nicola was superb, great introduction to Saori, extremely supportive environment allowing you to produce beautifully weaved outcomes. The looms are a great way to allow all abilities to create beautiful textiles pieces in a variety of colour palettes. Nicola provides differentiated tasks and allows you to progress at your own speed and introduces a variety of more complex ways of weaving. The beauty and uniqueness of this technique allows you to take risks with your work, try something new and relax, exploring a world of gorgeous textures and materials. I would highly recommend this workshop, it was great fun and can't wait to attend more! Thanks Nicola!"

16 Feb 24'

Sara reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I loved the workshop, so relaxed with a positive and supportive atmosphere."

17 Jan 24'

Linda reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Spent 2 hours weaving at Nicolas workshop - what a treat. Nicola is an inspiring and talented weaver, she was there when you needed help and then allowed you to get on with it in your own time, a gentle, reassuring teacher. Will certainly go back Thank you Nicola!"

Wayward Weaves responded:

"Thanks so much, Linda, it was great to have you in the studio. Still amazed that you did such a long piece in 2 hours! Hopefully see you again soon."

9 Dec 23'

Lynn Gregory reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"It was absolutely wonderful I really enjoyed the whole experience. I am booking in January for a longer day 4 or 6 hours I hope. Thankyou so much it was just what I needed."

18 Nov 23'

Cheryl Byford reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Thank you Nicola for a very relaxing and creative morning weaving. The looms are excellent and so easy to use and I particularly enjoyed the technique you taught me of adding another colour in the middle of the row. I have now tried a cotton warp and a wool one, both giving me really pleasing results."

12 Nov 23'

Lila reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A great introduction to a wonderful weaving technique. Nicola is a relaxed, approachable teacher and creates a calm atmosphere in which to weave. I really enjoyed my session and was very happy with the piece of work I came away with. Highly recommend!"

8 Nov 23'

Marian Hinton reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A really lovely session which gave us the basic tools to encourage our creativity. Interesting way of weaving, and nice venue. "

1 Nov 23'

Linda Hobbs reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I am a complete beginner regarding weaving, and I made a lovely piece in the two hour workshop. It's very satisfying, also fun. Nicola runs the class so well, a light touch, allowing you to experiment, but she's there as soon as you need help. I loved it!"

28 Oct 23'

Natalie reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I absolutely loved this workshop and Nicola was a wonderful teacher. I'd highly recommend this introductory workshop for Saori weaving, it was beautifully intuitive and mesmerising to do and very satisfying. I look forward to doing more."

25 Oct 23'

Caroline reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Supportive and knowledgeable teacher - very generous with advice and materials"

24 Oct 23'

Heather reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I had a lovely afternoon learning about Saori weaving. Nicola was a great teacher, giving me good instructions and plenty of time to try things at my own pace. I thoroughly recommend this workshop."

23 Oct 23'

Barbara reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Excellent short course allowing participants to make a worthwhile weave to take home. "

19 Oct 23'

Alison reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Really enjoyed the workshop with Nicola. She is a lovely encouraging teacher and the whole experience was very relaxing "

18 Oct 23'

Julie reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Excellent session, very instructive teacher and learnt a lot. Great afternoon, would recommend."

18 Oct 23'

Vicky Hemingway reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Wonderful session with Nicola on the Saori looms. Extremely enjoyable and I came away with a lovely woven colourful piece. Will definitely be back for another workshop. "

16 Oct 23'

Ally Oliver reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I thoroughly enjoyed the SAORI Weaving Discovery Session. Nicola introduced us to a good variety of weaving threads and looms, then guided us beautifully through this freestyle approach to weaving. I loved the ease and freedom of weaving in this more intuitive way, and the fact that so-called 'mistakes' can become creations. It was fascinating to see the emergence of such different weaves appearing on the looms of each individual as well as the potentials of what objects of art they could become ... all as unique expressions of creativity!"

11 Oct 23'

Clare reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"A lovely first experience of Saori weaving - Nicola is a brilliant tutor, and the facilities at the studio are first-rate - huge range of wonderful coloured yarns to choose from. I was delighted with the sample I created, and will certainly be looking to book another session."

24 Sep 23'

Margie reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Wonderful 2 hours with Nicola learning Saori weaving. We both loved it, very relaxing and interesting and came home with a fantastic piece of fabric we made! Nicola is a gentle and inspiring teacher, highly recommend this course. "

19 Sep 23'

Claire reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I had a very enjoyable session 1 to 1 with Nicola. Knowing I had a rigid heddle loom, she shared techniques that I could use at home. I came away with a sampler that showed all these techniques and a plan to take what I learned further. I’d highly recommend this course"

12 Sep 23'

Jane reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"What a lovely relaxing and creative way to spend 2 hours on a Monday afternoon. Nicola's instruction was clear and we were able to enjoy the exploration of Saori weaving. I will be coming back."

2 Sep 23'

Jane burchell reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Thank you Nicola for a really enjoyable afternoon. It was nice to take home a finished piece of weaving, which I shall put to good use and to see what other peoples weaving was like all different. Thank you for your help."

31 Aug 23'

Henrietta reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"I just loved this workshop and can’t wait to go back . "

23 Aug 23'

Elizabeth Stanley reviewed: SAORI Weaving Discovery Session

"Five stars. Everything was set up ready to start and Nicola had a breathtaking range of colours to work with. The weaving process was very easy to pick up and even though I arrived late I left with a piece of work I could be proud of. I'll be back. "