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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
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
Sunday, 14th April 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
Saturday, 15th June 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
Saturday, 13th April 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
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Saturday, 13th April 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
Sunday, 7th July 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
Sunday, 28th April 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Bristol
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Sunday, 14th July 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Staple Hill, Bristol
Saturday, 5th October 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Potter's Wheel, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Saturday, 13th July 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
Saturday, 18th May 2024
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 it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
July Flower Tree Cottage, Finsthwaite, Cumbria
Sunday 29th September 2024
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
Sunday 7th July 2024
10:00 - 16:00
Eco printing is a magical process that uses the natural tannins and dyes held within a plant to print spectacular shapes and prints onto fabrics and paper. This workshop is designed to teach beginners the skills and techniques needed to produce beautiful, unique eco prints at home. Learn all about the equipment and simple mordanting techniques, as well as where to source fabrics and supplies. Eco-printing expert Fiona will be on hand to help you experiment with a variety of natural materials to create different compositions on a variety of different fabrics and materials. All class materials are provided, but you can make this class truly unique by using leaves and flowers from your local area / garden to add that special something to your design. Please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
Sunday 20th October 2024
10:00 - 16:00
Under the guidance and expertise of acclaimed textile designer, Sarah Campbell, have fun designing and painting directly onto fabric; make a pattern for yourself, or your home in this colourful, playful workshop. Using calico and organic cotton, students will leave with samplers of techniques for reference or for their own home sewing projects, as well as having the opportunity to paint a ready-made accessory of their choice – such as a bag, a cushion, a tea-towel or a wall-hanging.
No previous artistic experience necessary - Sarah specialises in joyous, abstract painting so don’t worry if you consider yourself “not arty” – this workshop is all about experimentation with colour and pattern and you’ve got an expert to guide you! And there's room for painting something flowery if you feel like it.
Leave the workshop armed with the knowledge of how to use different fabric painting techniques, how to use heat-settable fabric paints and how to wash and look after your pieces.
All equipment provided, but please bring an apron and a packed lunch
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
Saturday 14th September 2024
10:00 - 16:00
Discover the joy of natural dyeing and creating colour from plants and spices sourced from your kitchen, garden or allotment. Expert teacher Zoe will guide you through the history of this fascinating heritage craft, as well as sharing ideas for how it can be used in contemporary craft. Get hands-on making your own very own natural dye swatch book and come away with fool-proof recipes for natural dying fabrics for yourself at home. The beautiful, soft colourways created through natural dyeing are just beautiful and would be wonderful to apply to all manner of textile projects, including rag rugs.
All class materials are provided, please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
Sunday, 30th June 2024
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