Introduction to Rag Rugging

Tutor: Private: Heather Ritchie

Lunch: Price includes a hearty lunch.

Level:
All Levels

Typically for a max of 10 people.

Full Day

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Want to learn all the top tips and secrets from a leading rug maker? If you struggle with knowing your “hooky” from your “proddy”, Heather Ritchie can lead you through the jargon and help you design and make the rug of your dreams! During the workshop you will:

– Learn about different types of rug and methods of making.
– Find out about the materials you can use and how best to recycle.
– Be guided through the different techniques.
– Find out the secrets of creating a workable design.
– Be inspired to take your skills home and be a rugger!

Please note there is a £3 material charge payable on the day.

Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you if anything.

What to expect

Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.

We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.

The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.

We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!

What you’ll need to bring with you

All tools and equipment needed during the workshop will be supplied but if you have your own, please feel free to bring them.

Hessian and a range of fabrics will be available to buy for a small charge. However, you may prefer to bring your own - particularly if you have a specific colour scheme in mind. The best types of fabric for rugging are old Jersey knits and old woolly sweaters.

Tools and hessian will be available to buy from the tutor at the end of the workshop if required.

Tutor: Private: Heather Ritchie

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