Browse our in-person workshops below...
Or learn from Elspeth at your own pace with our pre-recorded rag rug course "Rag Rugging for Beginners", made with video experts, Domestika. Click here for more details
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Sunday, 6th April 2025
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 16th March 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 8th June 2025
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£80.00
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British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 18th January 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
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British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 26th April 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 18th January 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 5th April 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 16th February 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday 26th April 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 2nd February 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 4th May 2025
10:00-15:30
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has as on-site café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Full Day Class
Sunday, 12th January 2025
10:30 - 16:00
Learn how to build different-shaped rope baskets with handles and bags in this beginners coiled rope class. This workshop is best done with your own sewing machine (as it'll set you up to continue with the technique), but adjustments can be made if you are unable to bring one with you (please get in touch beforehand). Includes materials & refreshments, but please bring a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Full Day Class
Sunday, 23rd February 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Learn how to build different-shaped rope baskets with handles and bags in this beginners coiled rope class. This workshop is best done with your own sewing machine (as it'll set you up to continue with the technique), but adjustments can be made if you are unable to bring one with you (please get in touch beforehand). Includes materials & refreshments, but please bring a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham
£80.00
Limited Edition Guest Workshop - Book Binding with Fiona Balding
Saturday 25th January 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Spend a fabulous day learning how to make a range of beautiful hand bound books in a variety of different techniques, including Japanese Stab Binding, Coptic Stitch and Pamphlet Binding. Bookbinding is a lovely craft to really switch off from the stresses of everyday life and immerse yourself in the therapy of craft. All materials provided, including some traditional William Morris prints and unique Eco-print Papers.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Limited Edition Guest Workshop - Willow Weaving, Garden Obelisk
Sunday, 27th April 2025
10:00 - 16:00
In this full day guest expert class you will learn how to make a practical and pretty willow woven garden obelisk, perfect for supporting plants and climbers. Taught by willow weaving expert Hazel Godfrey at our studio in Hertfordshire, this class is suitable for all levels. All class materials are provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£90.00
Limited Edition Guest Workshop - Willow Weaving, Garden Obelisk
Saturday, 12th April 2025
10:00 - 16:00
In this full day guest expert class you will learn how to make a practical and pretty willow woven garden obelisk, perfect for supporting plants and climbers. Taught by willow weaving expert Hazel Godfrey at our studio in Hertfordshire, this class is suitable for all levels. All class materials are provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£90.00
Beginners American-Style Rug Hooking - Half Day Class
Sunday, 16th March 2025
14:30 - 17:30
Off the back of my 2024 trip to the US, I thought it would be fun to run a half day taster session where I teach rug hooking as it's done by our neighbours across the pond. Experience the loopy (hooked) technique of rag rugging as you've never done it before. Have fun trying out different rug frames and working into linen rug canvas (as opposed to our usual hessian), all whilst cutting strips using fancy fabric strip cutting machines and keeping your loops uniformly stacked. This is an experimental class, which we've never run before and may never run again, so book a space while you can. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ Hertfordshire
£45.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Saturday, 11th January 2025
10:30 - 13:30
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Saturday, 8th March 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
Coiled Rope Coasters & Placemats - Half Day Class
Sunday, 13th April 2025
13:30 - 16:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners class, we’ll show you how to transform simple cotton rope into stunning designs using a sewing machine. Don’t worry if you don’t have a machine—you can practice on one of ours. However, if you do have one at home, feel free to bring it along. It’s always best to learn on the machine you’ll be using later. NB: You definitely don't need to be a sewing machine whizz to do this class - all that's needed is a basic zig zag stitch!
During the workshop, you’ll pick up handy tips for working with the rope, learn how to start circular and oval flat pieces and will have plenty of time to experiment with different shapes, colours, and patterns. By the end of the session, you’ll have at least one finished placemat or multiple coasters to take home. What's more, you'll have the know-how to keep making more! Includes materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
Everlasting Fabric Flower Bouquet - Half Day Class
Sunday, 16th March 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a morning? Join fellow craft-lovers and learn how to make a beautiful fabric flower bouquet that will last a lifetime. Under the expert guidance of our friendly teacher, discover how to transform vibrant fabric scraps into stunning, handcrafted blooms. Perfect for decorating your home, giving as a unique gift, or even as an eco-friendly wedding bouquet! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, our workshops are relaxed, enjoyable, and packed with handy tips and tricks. We’ll provide all the materials, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. You’ll leave with beautiful handmade 3D flowers and the skills to keep creating at home!
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
Live Online Techniques Class - Tools Included
Monday, 20th January 2025
17:30 - 19:30 Current UK Time
Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour live online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. To receive your tools in time for the workshop, please book one week in advance.
Materials posted to you: Latch hook, Gauge, Spring Tool, Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online
£50.00
Live Online Techniques Class
Monday, 20th January 2025
17:30 - 19:30 Current UK Time
Beginner Rag Rug Techniques: Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. Tools NOT included. Please ensure you have a latch hook, gauge & spring tool before booking this class.
Materials posted to you: Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online