9.30am to 4pm

Rag rugging workshop

The course

Rag rugging is a uniquely accessible folk craft. Over two centuries rag-rugs, made mainly by women, reflected the everyday life of different communities in the U.K. and North America. Rug making fitted in with home life, filling long winter evenings and satisfying creative and practical needs. Come and get hooked!
Make a rug, a cushion, a bag.... the only limit is your imagination.

Participant information

Essential 
Crochet hooks sizes 4 or 5 (2.5mm & 3.00mm)
Sharp fabric scissors

Also useful
Any other latch hooks or prodders
Fabrics, remnants, old t-shirts, leggings etc, plastic bags, string, anything that can be cut into strips Ruler, pens, pencils, markers, paper
Books, magazines for inspiration and creativity!
Backing fabric can be purchased from the
tutor,  but bring anything suitable if you have it.

Each group will be limited to 10 people to ensure enough individual attention.

The tutor

Linda Chivers is a local textile artist. Further information can be found on her website: www.ragbag55.com

Fee

£45 per person, to include tuition, teas and coffees. There will be some additional material costs to be paid directly to the tutor.
The Museum café will be open or you can bring a packed lunch.

The Museum

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum has over 45 historic building exhibits.  It is also home to the award winning and innovative Downland Gridshell, which houses a conservation workshop and artefact store, and is also used for many practical courses.  The Museum runs a full programme of courses in historic building conservation and traditional rural trades and crafts, along with MSc programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation. Please telephone for further details.

To book, download a form here. Alternatively, fill in the booking request below.

Make a Booking Request

 
This is an initial booking request form, and does not guarantee a place on the course. The Adult Learning Team will check the availability of the course, and reply to you as soon as possible - usually within one working day.