Freeweaver Studio is a contemporary weaving studio in historic Greenwich, London, specialising in Japanese floor-loom weaving. Rooted in a philosophy of intuitive making and working with natural fibres, the studio welcomes complete beginners alongside experienced makers, providing a calm and inspiring environment to explore the creative possibilities of handwoven cloth.

We offer a range of immersive workshops, from introductory sessions and one-day experiences to longer courses in creative weaving. Participants can weave scarves, cushions, table runners, garments and bespoke textiles, or develop individual projects through independent loom time and personalised tuition, including our signature Weave Your Own Coat programme.

Alongside its workshop programme, Freeweaver explores innovative approaches to woven structure through specialist techniques such as Railreed and Stepping Reed, encouraging experimentation with texture, form and cloth construction. The studio also collaborates with artists, designers and cultural organisations on bespoke textile commissions, research and contemporary craft projects.

Dutch-born textile artist Erna Janine began her weaving journey in 1994 with a two-year apprenticeship at a Rudolf Steiner-based studio in the Icelandic highlands. She later studied contemporary textile design and has spent the past 30 years independently teaching and practicing weaving.

Her work has been shaped by residencies in India and Japan, and exhibited internationally, including in the United States, the Netherlands, India, and the United Kingdom. As the founder of Freeweaver Studio in Greenwich, Erna is committed to fostering creative expression through sustainable textile practice and community engagement.