Celebration of SAORI Exhibition
Saturday 8th – Sunday 23rd June 2024
Open daily 10am – 4pm
Esmond Gallery at The Warehouse
36 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
The 2024 Celebration of SAORI Exhibition and online exhibition shop is now closed.
Please extend any sales or commission enquiries directly to our SAORI weaving artists.
The Exhibition Catalogue can be found at the bottom of this page.
Artist profiles and contact details can be found via Dyeing To Weave Facebook and Instagram.
The Celebration of SAORI Exhibition brings together 30+ textile artists from across Australia in a colourful celebration of self-expression and freestyle creativity through woven cloth from the SAORI loom.
SAORI is a Japanese freestyle form of weaving that encourages freedom of creativity to produce original ‘human-made’ textiles.
Free from structured patterns and the fear of making ‘mistakes’, it allows the weaver to enjoy the easy and meditative process of freestyle textile creativity and each woven piece develops its own unique character, colour, texture and style.
Weaving Workshops, Talks & Events
Celebration of SAORI Exhibition – Launch Party
Join us for the official opening of our Celebration of SAORI Exhibition. Meet the artists, view their works and celebrate SAORI with us!
- Saturday 8th June, 2pm.
- Free event
- Register your attendance HERE
- Esmond Gallery, The Warehouse Clunes, 36 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
What is SAORI Weaving?
SAORI is a freestyle form of Japanese weaving with a focus on self expression, innovation and creativity. Learn more about SAORI, see the loom in action and hear about the rich history and philosophy of this unique Japanese textile craft.
- Sunday 9th June, 2pm
- Free event
- Click HERE to register your attendance
- Esmond Gallery, The Warehouse Clunes, 36 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
SAORI Weaving Workshops
Join Prue Simmons for a SAORI Weaving Workshop held within the gallery space. Tap into freestyle creativity and immerse yourself in this meditative craft in a guided 4-hour workshop.
- Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June, 11am
- $240pp Bookings essential via this LINK
- Esmond Gallery, The Warehouse Clunes, 36 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
Mindful craft in a manic world
Discover how to find serenity, space and sanity through creative activities that encourage gentle movement, mindfulness and flow.
- Sunday 23rd June, 2pm.
- Free event
- Register your attendance HERE
- Esmond Gallery, The Warehouse Clunes, 36 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370
Celebration of SAORI Exhibition – 2024 Catalogue
