Rag Rug for Beginners

17
Jan

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking


  • Other Prices

    £70

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 17 January 2026, 10:00 – 15:30

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Craft


Have fun turning old clothing and fabric offcuts into beautiful rugs, comfy cushions and unique homeware with the traditional and sustainable craft of rag rugging. With plenty of 1-2-1 attention, advice, and inspiration you can begin either a rug, a cushion, or a smaller project depending on how ambitious you are! By the end of the workshop you will have all the skills you need to begin any rag rug project at home.

Taught by expert crafter and author Elspeth Jackson, founder of 'Ragged Life', you will learn how to use rag rug equipment, choose and prepare materials, design a rag rug and learn two different techniques (loopy and shaggy). This class is suitable for begginers as well as those looking to improve their crafting skills. 

Arrival Information: 
  • Please arrive 15 mins before the start of the workshop to allow time to register your arrival and make your way to the classroom. 
  • This workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Centre, which is located at the top of the hill, adjacent to the Gardeners Rest Restaurant. 
For this workshop:
  • All materials and tools are supplied.
  • There will be tea/coffee available throughout.
  • You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or the restaurant will be open from 10:00am to purchase food/refreshments. Please note that the restaurant can get busy during peak times, so when you arrive at the classroom, please ask a member of staff about pre-ordering.

 

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