Rag rug day workshop in North Herefordshire

Description

Try two traditional techniques and make a sampler, a seat mat, start a rug or decorate a bag. Progging consists of pulling small rectangles of fabric through a hessian base to create a shaggy effect. Hooking is used for pictorial projects when thin strips of fabric or yarn are hooked through hessian into loops, easiest on some kind of frame. You can try both techniques or focus on one. Jenni has enjoyed sharing the craft for years and was shown traditional techniques by Doris who made rag rugs for over 50 years. Signed copies of Jenni's books 'More Rag Rugs & Recycled Textile Projects' & 'An Introduction to RAG RUGS - creative recycling' will be available at the workshop. (Warning - this craft can be addictive!)

What's included in the price?

Hot drinks and biscuits are included. You bring scissors and rags (more details when you book) & a packed lunch. Jenni will have tools to try/buy (or bring granny's), books, hessian for sale and rags if you can't bring any (let her know). Contact Jenni for course information and booking click the "message the tutor" button in the bottom right.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Jenni Stuart-Anderson at Jenni's Rag Rugs

with Craft Courses since 2016

Message the tutor

Jenni has shared traditional rag rug techniques of hooking, progging and plaiting for many years. She believes in re-using, sourcing locally and treading lightly on the planet. Whilst bringing rag rug making into the twenty-first century, Jenni honours the generations of ordinary people who used their cast-off clothing to make warm mats and loves helping people to explore their creativity through such an accessible medium at courses locally and around the country.