Heather Walters has worked within education & design, art, colour and textiles. Her experience includes interior design, colour consultancy, textile arts and broad experience as a teacher an adult educator.
With extensive teaching experience, her qualifications include Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Education, Certificate IV Interior Design & Decoration, Certificate IV Training & Assessment, and Diploma of Textile Arts.
Heather was trained in SAORI weaving by Kenzo Jo, at the Saorinomori studio in Osaka, Japan (first in October 2013) where she was awarded Grade 3 Certification in SAORI Hand Weaving Skills. Enjoying further training with Kenzo Jo on subsequent visits to Japan, Heather continues to explore SAORI weaving and zero waste garment making techniques.
Her art weaving has been exhibited across Melbourne galleries and throughout regional galleries over many years.
Greg Walters, Art Weaver SAORI Studio co-founder, brings a long career as an engineer and designer to his role as technical consultant.
With extensive knowledge and practical experience in sustainable living, including energy efficiency, his skills will ensure that Art Weaver SAORI Studio minimises environmental impact whilst maximising human comfort.
Greg has also visited the Saorinomori studio in Japan several times, where he first enjoyed hand weaving in 2013 and gained an appreciation for the fine design and engineering of the SAORI looms and equipment.