Escape on a SAORI Weaving Retreat

Lose yourself in serenity and SAORI weaving on this incredible SAORI Immersive Retreat, held at a stunning traditional Japanese accommodation in the heart of Victoria. Places are strictly limited!

FREE Creative Project Planner

Make time for your CREATIVITY! Immerse yourself in the MINDFULNESS of MAKING & CREATING. Get clear on your CREATIVE goals with my FREE Creative Project Planner.

SHOP beautiful yarns from Japan

SHOP beautiful yarns from SAORI Japan, including silks, organic cottons and colourful prewound warps.

Learn SAORI weaving

Learn this incredibly easy form of Japanese freestyle weaving! Classes in Melbourne & Central Victoria.

Celebration of SAORI Exhibition - 2025

Open from the 7th to the 22nd June 2025 Australia's largest display of SAORI weaving!

Learn Japanese SAORI weaving and Bengala Dye

Learn the amazing, easy and meditative art of SAORI weaving with one of Australia's most passionate SAORI teachers.

Dyeing To Weave SAORI Studio is a place of relaxed creativity amongst a peaceful rural setting, offering new and experienced weavers and dye artists the opportunity to DISCOVER, LEARN and CONNECT with this Japanese zen style of creativity and make beautiful, handmade textiles to wear or cherish.

Led by the passionate and inspirational Prue Simmons, one of only three accredited SAORI teachers in Australia, Dyeing To Weave is a registered global SAORI studio and licensed distributor of SAORI looms and equipment and Japanese Bengala Earth Dyes.

Specialising in SAORI weaving, Japanese Bengala and Indigo Dyes, the studio has a dynamic focus that honours Japanese culture and these unique crafts. This is furthered by experiences at a 3-day SAORI Weaving & Japanese Dye Retreat at Shizuka Ryokan in Victoria’s Spa Country and an incredible 2-week immersive tour in Japan each year.

The Dyeing To Weave SAORI Studio tribe are an enthusiastic and vibrant array of weavers and dyers from across Australia that engage and connect through workshops both in and away from the studio and online through Facebook and Instagram.

Find out why so many people are falling in LOVE with this unique and EASY freestyle form of Japanese weaving and dye!

Get involved with SAORI weaving and Natural dye to create your own sustainable, beautiful textiles!
Start your SAORI journey TODAY!

Celebration of SAORI Exhibition

Celebration of SAORI Exhibition
Opening event on Saturday 7th June at 2pm. Exhibition open daily (closed Tuesdays) 10am - 4pm, Sunday 8th June until Sunday 22nd June - Free event, all welcome!

Learn SAORI weaving!

Learn SAORI weaving!
You don't need years of experience for SAORI weaving - anyone can learn in just a few minutes! Join a class and get weaving today!

Buy a SAORI Loom

Buy a SAORI Loom
Experience the joy of SAORI weaving at home and enjoy a lifetime of creativity! Invest in your own beautiful SAORI loom. Payment plans available and full training provided.