Rag Rug Classes
Jenni offers courses on the traditional rag rug techniques of hooking progging prodding and plaiting braiding.
Rag rug classes. My work is inspired by the natural world and the green man hares birds and plant life are subjects i return to time and time again. Using old sheets pillowcases t shirts fabric and old clothing that you would like to recycle. These techniques are explained in her books rag rug making and more rag rugs recycled textile projects both traplet publications obtainable from the author. We use the genuine 12 6 cotton rug warp from sweden under high tension using.
We will beam your loom for you ahead of time with a 40 cm wide rug warp 2 5 meters long. I am a rag rug maker felt maker artist teacher and author. Want to add a pop of color. Classes are schedule for.
Have fun learning how to make your very own rugs cushions wreaths more. With plenty of 1 2 1 help throughout the day you will learn how to use the rag rug. Context inspiration monica will start with a thorough introduction to the world of swedish rag rugs in order to give some historical background. The second class will cover finishing your rug and any problem solving.
Modern rag rug classes for beginner intermediate rug makers. Your tool will be included with the cost of class bring with you scissors and any fabric that you would like to try old sheets work great too. Half day and full day workshops at locations across the uk including london. Al fresco rag rug classes hertfordshire july 8 2020 by admin earlier this month came the big announcement that here in the uk pubs theatres museums and cinemas have been given the go ahead to re open with suitable precautions in place of course.
This class is the best example of reduce reuse and recycle while creating a versatile and practical rug for your home. You find them in nearly every home and they can make any place feel like home. Hit the ugly bolt fabric sales that are reduced to 1 00 yard. The first class will include choosing fabric fabric prep and starting and creating your rug.
Rag rugs are a quintessential part of scandinavian culture and life.