Level 3 Skills Test

Saorinomori adheres to the philosophy "do not teach."  Which much like its cousin Montessori is often misunderstood.  When the Saori method was first developed the Jo's travelled all around Japan and the studios did not use the same methods and techniques.  So, Kenzo Jo sought to develop the most logical and efficient ways of weaving.  These are passed from teacher to student.  The skills test is meant to check to see if student is using the proper methods/techniques.  

I was sooooooooo nervous.  The night before the test I had a weaving anxiety dream.  Who knew there was even such a thing.  I dreamed I was trying to weave on the warping board without taking the warp off the board and putting it on the loom. Eeeekkkk!

The test had a written portion and a demonstration portion.  The criteria for testing can be found on the Internet, so I don't think I am giving anything away.  I need to keep practicing sliding the loom closed and open.  I tend to use brute force and lift it to open and close it.  Other than that the test went pretty well.  It is a relief that it is over and I don't need to worry about it any more.