• To make a continuing Saori experience available to as diverse a range and as great a number of people as possible.
• To build a community of Saori weavers who contribute to each others' lives.
• To network with other individuals and institutions to enrich the quality of life in Worcester and New England.

My name is Mihoko Wakabayashi,and I am a certified Saori teacher and member of the Saori Leaders' Committee. Since 2000, I have taught Saori in Worcester and participated in local events such as Worcester Center for Crafts shows,, stART on the street, and the Earth Day Festival. My mission is to introduce Saori to individuals and institutions alike.

What a joy it is to show all people how easy it is to express themselves from the beginning with Saori! I know Saori will become as popular and successful here as it is in my native land of Japan.

SAORI Worcester is a family business. My husband, Nathaniel Needle, a veteran educator, focuses full-time on community outreach, and relaxes by weaving SAORI. Our 2 sons, Asa (age 11) and Noriyoshi (age 7), are also SAORI weavers!