About Us

Wimberley Valley SAORI weaving studio is an official registered teaching studio for weaving workshops and classes, as well as a resource for SAORI looms and products either currently in our inventory or by order. As an authorized SAORI distributor, we sell the elegant and brilliantly made SAORI looms, SAORI ready made warps in a variety of lengths and widths, SAORI coned yarns, and SAORI weaving equipment, replacement parts, and supplies. For a complete catalog of SAORI products available for sale (or to order) at Wimberley Valley SAORI, please visit the SAORI Global Online Catalog. If there are items you would like to order, please contact us and let us know.

From her personal collection, Kathy offers an assortment of exquisite hand-spun art yarns, hand-dyed ribbons, fiber rovings, and sheep locks, which are often used for pops of color and texture, sourced from a variety of indy fiber artists.

Display of various yarn balls organized on a white shelf with baskets and decorative stands.
Display of various yarn balls organized on a white shelf with baskets and decorative stands.

Inspiration comes in many forms at Wimberley Valley SAORI! Above all else, we are a destination for those seeking inspiration for their own creative journey as well as connecting with a creative community of like-minded, supportive friends.

Location & Hours

Wimberley Valley SAORI
765 Gardenia Dr.
Wimberley, TX 78676

**Gardenia Dr may not show up on your GPS. The studio is accessed via Puerto Rico Dr., through the gated entrance to Escondida Ranch.

Phone: (512) 569-1668

Please leave a message if we are unable to answer when you call.

The studio is located inside a gated neighborhood and is open for visitors and students by appointment. If you are interested in visiting the studio or setting up an appointment, please contact us.

The word 'SAORI' written in large blue letters with a circular brushstroke forming part of the O.

OUR STUDIO

A balcony with a mannequin dressed in a fringed woven top or shawl, a weaving loom with colorful threads, a black table with plants and gardening tools, and a view of trees and sky in the background.
A craft or sewing room with a wall of colorful yarn spools arranged in a rainbow pattern, flanked by two wooden yarn stands, a weaving loom on the floor in front, and various craft items and decorations around.
A craft room featuring a high wooden ceiling with exposed beams, a large window wall with sliding doors, and various craft supplies including yarn, fabric, and spinning wheels.
Shelves filled with yarn balls, baskets, and craft supplies in a cozy knitting or craft room.

MY JOURNEY SO FAR

As a girl, fashioning “distinctive apparel” for my dog and dolls eventually led to sewing my own clothes in high school, and later achieving a degree in home economics education to pursue my dream of teaching garment design and construction. However, career opportunities and further education took me in the direction of nutrition and dietetics, and I worked for many years as a registered dietitian in Austin.

My husband and I moved to Wimberley, Texas when our children were young, and I began a love affair with nature, magnificent sunsets, organic gardening, and our 15 fluffy alpaca. These gentle and amazing creatures were my initial inspiration for opening a yarn shop on the Wimberley Square in 2013 (Ply! Yarn). Four years later I sold the yarn shop to a friend so that I could focus more on weaving.

An older woman with gray hair, glasses, and earrings sitting on outdoor stairs next to a stone wall, smiling, wearing a white top with colorful floral embroidery and blue jeans.

WIMBERLEY VALLEY SAORI is a manifestation of my fiber arts journey so far. There have been many amazing teachers and artists who have influenced me along the way, but what has remained constant is my interest in anything “free-style” related to fiber arts: knitting, weaving, stitching, and hand-spinning art yarn. At last, I discovered the name for what my creative heart yearned for: SAORI! Now I know I have found the right medium for my artistic voice.

Two elderly women are sitting across from each other in a craft or sewing room, with one woman actively demonstrating or explaining something while the other listens attentively. They are separated by a wooden frame or loom, and there are various spools of thread and craft supplies in the background, with a fan and large window visible.

Kenzo Jo explaining a weaving technique on my last visit to Japan, October 2025.

A woman wearing glasses and a colorful dress standing in front of the Saori building entrance, which has a red facade with mail slots and a glass door, tree branches overhead, and concrete planters on either side. 
Customer Comments & Reviews
Customer review about Kathy's weaving studio, praising her as a wonderful instructor and describing the studio's environment and yarn selection.
Customer review with five-star rating about a weaving class from Rachel G., dated May 27, 2025.
Customer review from Denise R. praising Wimberley Valley SAORI as a creative sanctuary, highlighting the relaxing weaving method, inspiring environment, supportive teaching, and positive personal experience.
Customer review praising weaving instructor and studio atmosphere
Screenshot of Wendy M.'s review, dated March 19, 2026, with a five-star rating.
Online review with a profile picture, name 'Katherine D.', date April 20, 2026, and five-star rating. Contains a positive testimonial about a shared experience.
A testimonial review from Jessamine D. dated March 9, 2022, praising Kathy's knowledge and teaching in fiber and yarn crafts, with a five-star rating.
Review of Wimberley SAORI Studio with a star rating, dated October 3, 2023, praising the studio's weaving techniques and welcoming atmosphere.
Customer review for Wimberley Valley Saori Studio praising the environment, expert guidance, creativity, and yarn selection.
Customer review from L.K.B. dated March 15, 2022, praising Kathy and Wimberley Valley Saori for their hospitality, teaching, and weaving experience, with a five-star rating.
Screenshot of a review by Gloria C. dated April 19, 2022, praising a studio day with Kathy, mentioning a peaceful, productive, and inspirational experience, and noting Kathy's teaching skills and the studio's beautiful interior.
Customer review highlighting enjoyable and easy learning experience with helpful owner.
Review for Wimberley Valley Saori Weaving by Gladys G. dated February 15, 2023, praising the weaving experience and encouraging others to sign up for classes.
Online review from Roger praising the class and split rod for looms.
A customer review about Saori weaving, describing a positive experience at a studio with a teacher named Kathy, who is passionate about weaving and creating beautiful yarn projects.
Customer review on a website, with a five-star rating, expressing gratitude for a studio experience and the guidance of Stephen, mentioning a loom project and emotional reflection.
A review on a website from Debbie M. dated January 19, 2026, praising a class, instructor named Kathy, and a fiber art studio with supplies.
Customer review by Ann F. dated February 7, 2019, praising Kathy's passion for art and her Saori style weaving classes, describing Kathy as kind, patient, and calm.

And so, I invite you to join me on this creative journey

filled with beauty, design, freedom, and originality.