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Chiaki and Dan had interview by KFAI community radio station in June 2010.
http://www.ampers.org/pieces/saori-weaving?s=arts

Chiaki will be exhibiting at Larson Art Gallery, University of Minnesota with two other artists!!
Date: March 24th through April 15th, 2011

Saori weaving (Terri in Canada and mine!) in "Handwoven" magazine Sept/Oct 2009
You can see my "Thrum (SAORI way, we call it "Treasure") Belt".
http://www.interweave.com/weave/events_exhibits/thrums/

Introducing my new creation "Felted Pierced Earrings".

Since I have lots of small (and big) left over woven pieces, I use them to make these.
I feel refreshing when I make these because I usually have to sit on a loom, but making these earrings don't matter where you are.

I can sit on a dining chair while I am waiting for hot water or something.....

Aren't they cute?

Chiaki entered a shawl and received 3rd premium at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair.

New yarn shop in downtown Stillwater, MN will open in October.
www.darnknitanyway.com
They will showcase my SAORI scarves and felted earrings as well as holding classes!!
People who are in the area, check their website for the class info.

"darnknitanyway" is at
brick alley building
423 S. Main Street
Suite 423b
Stillwater, MN 55082

Chiaki’s boleros are available at the Textile Center (Minneapolis) gift shop all the time. (April ‘09~)

SAORI Studio “FUN” Minneapolis Class
January 21 (Wed) 1:30pm-4:30pm
Cost: $35 plus $8 for material
@ Mill District Arts Gallery
1023 Washington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN

If you are interested in classes in Minneapolis, please contact me at
saoriminnesota@yahoo.com

“Chiaki’s SAORI pieces are always available at Mill District Arts Gallery in Minneapolis”
www.milldistrictartsgallery.com
The gallery will open Nov. 13.
It will open every Thursday through Saturday 12-6pm.
Potteries, photographs, sculptures, painting and more!
You can find great gift for the Holiday Season.
Address: 1023 Washington Ave. Minneapolis, MN - MAP

Chiaki's First Solo Exhibit in the U.S.
January 9 2009 - March 10 2009 at the SPACE a centre for creativity in New Richmond, WI. Chiaki's SAORI pieces will at their "Featured Artist" space.There will be "wearable hand-woven" items for sale. Some of her pieces will be at their "Celebrate Creativity" the winter gift show in Nov. 2008 and Dec. 2008.
www.TheSpaceForCreativity.com

Minnesota State Fair
A SAORI hand-woven wool shawl will be on display at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. It will be in the Education Building. The State Fair is August 21 through September 1.
http://www.mnstatefair.org/

Update: August 21st, 2008 - A first-time entry by Chiaki for the "Weaving Shawl Category" under "Creative Activities" at the fair was awarded a Red Second Premium ribbon! The same entry also was given a blue ribbon for Best Use Of Colors by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota Award. (Click image for large photo)

08/15/2008 - Textile Center Holiday Show & Sale to Include SAORI Gift Items
It was announced today that for the first time the Textile Center 2008 Holiday Show & Sale in Minneapolis would be featuring hand-woven SAORI products including scarves and vests that are made in Minnesota. http://www.textilecentermn.org/

06/04/2008 - Saori Weaving Instructor Visits Le Center, MN Public School
Le Center Public Schools partnered with VSA (Vision, Strength, Access) arts of Minnesota to host teaching artist Chiaki O'Brien and brought the creativity and free style of Saori weaving for a five day residency to the schools.

Chiaki and Dan had interview by KFAI community radio station in June 2010.