Wednesday, April 23, 10 am – 1 pm and/or 2 – 5 pm
Chiaki O’Brien
SAORI is a contemporary hand weaving style founded in Japan, which promotes a philosophy of free expression and exemplifies the differences between hand and machine weaving. SAORI weaving is not merely the act of weaving a piece of cloth; it is an attempt to identify your true self. This Zen, therapeutic method of free-style weaving without any rules or restrictions of what or how to weave can temporarily remove you from the stress of daily life. SAORI original looms will be set up for all students, so that everyone can start weaving. The instructor will bring a variety of material for you to choose from to weave with. Be ready to feel like you are 5 year-old!
Register for both sessions for a full day a weaving. Please note that the full day is 10 am – 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch break from 1 – 2pm.
Materials fee $20 — cash or check only please — payable to the instructor at the start of class.
**See supply list of items to bring to class**
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Instructor Bio:
Chiaki O’Brien is an experienced SAORI Weaving artist/teaching artist, having taught numerous SAORI Weaving classes in Minnesota and throughout the Midwest since moving to the Minnesota from Japan in 2004. As a 2013 Jerome Fiber Arts Project Grantee, she traveled back to Japan to further her study and knowledge of Bengala dyes. O’Brien is also a Taiko performer and instructor. saoristudiofun.com
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If you need to withdraw from a class, please email Cristin McKnight Sethi, Director of Education, at cmcknightsethi@textilecentermn.org.
If your withdrawal request is received at least 10 business days before the start of your class, you are eligible to (pick one):
1) Receive a tuition refund (minus a $25 processing fee). 2) Transfer your full tuition to another currently listed class (i.e. a class that is listed on the website at the time of your withdrawal request). 3) Convert your full tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation if you request one.
If your withdrawal request is received less than 10 business days before the start of your class, you are eligible to (pick one):
1) Transfer your class spot to another person (i.e. gift your class registration to a friend, neighbor, or family member). You must communicate any transferring of class registration to Cristin McKnight Sethi (cmcknightsethi@textilecentermn.org). Please let Cristin know the name and email address of the person who will be taking your spot in class. 2) Convert your full tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Textile Center. We will be happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation if you request one.
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