Ann Bijnens • Attended Oct 2026
Fantastic workshop, really kind teacher. We will definitely book again to get more practice. We loved it!
Anna Duchene • Attended Oct 2026
I can't think of a better way to spend a chilly Sunday afternoon in Greenwich. Freeweaver Studio is bright, spacious and well-organized. The host and owner Erna Janine made me feel instantly welcome and quickly had me working semi-independently on a loom. She and her partner enthusiastically shared their knowledge of Japanese Saori and how their unique looms were first created. I was thrilled with my finished piece and can't wait to visit the studio again soon!
Rosalind Francis • Attended Oct 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
I went to a weaving workshop as a complete beginner and left with a piece that I had woven myself. Everything was set up for you to start weaving. The instruction is friendly and clear. There is a very relaxed atmosphere where you're made to feel welcome and comfortable.
Melanie Langer • Attended Oct 2026
Janine was a great teacher. Patient, friendly and very knowledgeable. I’d like to return to improve my skills as spinning isn’t a skill you can master in one session but it will be worthwhile persevering as it would be amazing to produce one’s own yarn from a fleece.
Paul Rattenbury • Attended Oct 2026
Today’s wool-spinning class with Janine was a wonderful and educational experience. I learned that wool spinning is truly an art that requires coordination, rhythm, and patience. As a beginner, I snapped a few threads, which helped me appreciate the skill involved in this traditional craft.Janine was incredibly patient, sharing helpful tips and fascinating stories about her family’s spinning history. She also went the extra mile by giving us the opportunity to learn the basics of weaving on a loom. The whole experience was surprisingly calming and meditative, much like listening to mellow music. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely love to do it again. Highly recommended!
Caroline Smith • Attended Oct 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Great class. Really relaxed and learnt a lot. Lovely light space. Will definitely book again.
Debbie Bentley • Attended Oct 2026
First time weaving and loved it. The teacher was so supportive and gave me all the time I needed to complete my cushion. Such a great workshop and the studio was bright and welcoming. Thank you Freeweaver Team
Melanie Rose • Attended Oct 2026
I had such a wonderful afternoon. There was a great selection of wools and textured fabrics to weave with and lots of support from the whole team to ensure complete my cushion.
Mary Philomena McCormack • Attended Oct 2026
The workshop was in a calm and relaxing environment and Janine, who is very knowledgeable, was patient with me as this was my first introduction to the process of spinning. I really enjoyed the workshop and will return.
Kavita Savur • Attended Oct 2026
We had a wonderful time at the workshop! Janine and Steve were very helpful and gave us excellent instructions as well as helping us along the way. It was very satisfying being able to weave our own cushions, choosing the colours, textures and designs we wanted. Having a private class was a real bonus. Thank you so much!
Caterina Carola • Attended Oct 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Such a lovely teacher, space, atmosphere and gentle background music! First time on a floor loom, all the rainbow colours to choose from and interesting to see the various effects of different types of yarn. Great experience and learning and nice to see other people's work and techniques.. Thank you.
Emma • Attended Sep 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Wonderful experience. There as a beginner - given as little or as much help as I needed. Full access to all displayed yarns - gentle chat and music - and fully inclusive. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Sophie Hallam • Attended Sep 2026
I had a wonderful time at the spinning wool workshop at Freeweaver Studios. Janine was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging throughout, making the whole experience really enjoyable. The studio itself is beautiful, with lots of natural light and an inspiring collection of amazing Japanese looms. It was a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with great conversation and plenty of opportunities to learn and ask questions. I came away feeling inspired and keen to return for another workshop. Highly recommended!
Vivian • Attended Aug 2026
Bright, airy studio tucked away in the heart of Greenwich. The most amazing wall of wool choices - whatever your heart desires for your project. Gentle instruction, encouragement and a surprisingly quick start to weaving - it’s easy to get going! I did my best to embrace the freestyle weaving philosophy even though I often crave a plan and some symmetry. A very freeing experience and a step away from the every-day. Definitely an addictive craft, I am already pondering my next creation. I really loved this experience, highly recommend!
Kim Gan • Attended Aug 2026
Janine and Steve were amazing teachers, very clear instructions and patient. Helped us to understand what we needed to do quickly and answered all our questions. Very welcoming and calming space!
Luke Alcott • Attended Aug 2026
The teacher was very helpful and got us well set up so that we quickly felt we understood the weaving really well. They were very supportive whenever we needed help while also giving us plenty of space to work creatively.
Anonymised ClassBento customer • Attended Aug 2026
Enjoyed a lovely afternoon learning a new skill - much easier than expected under expert eye and tutelage of teachers, in a bright studio with a small group of new starters, alongside experienced weavers working on larger projects. Am very happy with my cushion cover and I’ve caught the bug - will go back for more!
Mary Olooney • Attended Aug 2026
This was Mary's ninth time doing this experience
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
The studio inspires me and I enjoy learning new techniques.
Jenn Bravo • Attended Aug 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
Birthday present from my daughter. Lovely meditative atmosphere, loved working in the relaxed space. Friendly teacher, enjoyed the weaving chat.First time using a saori floor loom. Liked working with so much colour and different textures ….. the space to practice techniques shown.
Liz McLaren • Attended Aug 2026
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
A very friendly and supportive studio environment with a fantastic selection of yarn to choose from.
Beatriz Crespo Gambade • Attended Aug 2026
It was such a delightful experience to learn how to weave in this japanese looms. The area is bery interesting as well as the stufio. I never have wowen in this kind of looms and i was a bit anxious at first. But the guiding was perfect and soon i found myself on the flow, weaving hapilly. It is something between meditation and creativity feast. Every material or thing you might need is at your disposal. It was great sharing this experience with other people. At the end of the workshop when i saw my final work i was hapilly surprised to see how beautiful my piece was. I recomend this workshop for whoever is reading this lines. Im definitely going to come back to learn further.
Jane Apsey • Attended Aug 2026
Excellent starter to spinning- one to one tuition from very friendly tutor, Erna. Very clear instruction, and hands on experience. Recommended.
Ruth Harrison • Attended Aug 2026
This was a birthday gift and I really loved it. Studio was lovely with several other weavers of varying levels working on projects and learners like me. All the teachers were great. It was very easy to get started and a very mindful way of spending an afternoon.
Katrina Walsh • Attended Aug 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
I loved the informatinve weaving session, in a very nice and calming studio, thank you!
Mary Olooney • Attended Aug 2026
This was Mary's sixth time doing this experience
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
Beautiful weaving studio at Maze HillSupportive friendly environmentFantastic yarn selectionI always feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete a weaving!
Esther Nixon • Attended Aug 2026
Such a wonderful class! Erna was such a great teacher and I had such an inspiring morning. I loved the studio space and really feel encouraged to continue learning to spin wool.
Mary Olooney • Attended Jul 2026
This was Mary's fourth time doing this experience
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
Wonderful class. Beautiful studio. Large selection of yarns to choose from. Guidance as needed. And best of all a wild silk display.
Jayanthiny Kangatharan • Attended Jul 2026
It was great creative fun and I very much enjoyed creating a colourful cushion under the careful guidance of my teachers. Highly Recommend!
Iris • Attended Jul 2026
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
LOVE the new studio! It’s bright, beautiful, and I could have woven for hours (I did in fact).
Ella Yolande • Attended Jul 2026
A really lovely 1-1 session and I got to take home lots of beautiful wool yarn!
Liz Douglas • Attended Jul 2026
Enjoyed my scarf weaving session: very friendly and supportive folk helping. Wonderful equipment and range of materials available. Very patient! A first time weaver! Thanks Steve and Janine!
Sorrel Madley • Attended Jul 2026
Had a wonderful time, was very rewarding to learn a new skill and start to think about all the new potential!
Diana Mellor • Attended Jul 2026
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
Great activity to try - for any age group. Janine and Steve make the experience easy, enjoyable and rewarding. Studio is lovely too. We’ll be back:)Diana and Co
Caroline Evans • Attended Jul 2026
This was a lovely experience. Janine and Steve so generous and supportive, guiding me, as a first time weaver, in technique, design and also the safe use of the looms. The studio is light and airy and the equipment beautifully crafted. And, at the end, I had a cushion to show for my efforts! Wonderful
Kali Yau • Attended Jul 2026
I enjoyed my first weaving cushion workshop so much a few weeks ago, that I booked and came for a second workshop today! I am very happy with the cushion I made this afternoon. Many thanks Janine for being a really kind and patient teacher, as well as giving me some really helpful tips and advice on the yarns and fabrics that I could use to weave the fabric for my cushion. Freeweaver Studio have just moved to a new studio in Greenwich which was light, airy and felt so relaxed (5 minutes walk from Maze Hill station or a 10 minute walk from Greenwich station). Would totally recommend this workshop to people- switch off for a few hours, learn a new skill and make something beautiful to take home!!
Cameron Macleod • Attended Jul 2026
Great fun! Janine was a great teacher and we ended up with a surprisingly polished result at the end. Perfect length for an intro with a warm welcome to come back if you choose.
Alex • Attended Jun 2026
Loved this so so much! It was my first time using a floor loom and Steve made sure everything was set up for me, walked me through the different steps, and was on hand if I had any questions. The other weavers that were there were all very friendly and lovely, as was Erna who helped stitch my finished product up to transform it into a cushion. The studio is beautiful, equipped with any yarn colour you're after - will definitely be returning to Freeweaver Studio to make use of their 'independent weaving session' option!
Mary Olooney • Attended Jul 2026
This was Mary's third time doing this experience
Loom Time: Independent Creative Weaving Session
Supportive friendly peaceful environment allowing one’s creativity burst forth in beautiful colorful textured weavings
Sally Kim • Attended Jun 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
It was really good and rewarding experience! Thank you all! Looking forward to visiting here again.
Raymond Yiu • Attended Jun 2026
Absolutely brilliant! It can be a calming few hours, or if you so wish to, let your creative juice flowing and bold with the colours! An afternoon well speant, and the cushion that I made is sitting beautifully on the sofa now!
Stacy Aspden • Attended Jun 2026
From the warm welcome, relaxed setting and fabulous selection of colours and textures, the time spent learning and creating was excellent. Thank you again. Individual guidance given, but once started there was no stopping us. freedom to be creative appreciated but with experienced input to assist as needed once started. By the end of the session I had a cushion that I was really proud of. Looking forward to coming back.
Justina Lui • Attended Jun 2026
Such a lovely teacher with great enthusiasm for the craft. The yarn wall is wonderful and a great opportunity to work through things in the medium of colour!
Anonymised ClassBento customer • Attended Jun 2026
Loved the atmosphere, very chill yet artistic. The teachers were super patient and kind. Would thoroughly recommend!
Calia Afeltra • Attended Jun 2026
Loved it. The people were so friendly and patient and the process was so relaxing and enjoyable. I will be back to weave more!!
Lynn Loflin • Attended May 2026
I had an amazing weaving lesson when in London for London Craft Week. I learned not only great weaving techniques in a 2.5 hour lesson, but also learned about the creative philosophy of the SAORI weaving craft! I wove a pillow cover and it is gorgeous! There is a calm about the studio and the teaching style that is very positive for learning and creativity. I LOVED the whole experience and can’t wait to go back for a longer weaving stretch.
Rahul Khubchandani • Attended May 2026
Absolutely wonderful class. Highly recommend.
Cayce • Attended May 2026
My mum and I did the scarf weaving workshop as first-time weavers and had a fantastic time. A really friendly, relaxed studio with great instruction - highly recommended!
Elea Evangelista • Attended May 2026
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
This class was amazing, everyone is so nice and helpful, I loved my afternoon and would recommend it for everyone!! I will defintly come back!
Jennifer White • Attended May 2026
Amazing class! I’m so thrilled with my end product and everyone was so helpful and friendly — a lovely studio all around! Definitely recommend!
Henny Arnold-Shaw • Attended Apr 2026
4 Session Creative Floorloom Weaving Course
The most amazing weaving studio!!!!
