Rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp. The loops are pulled through the backing material by using a crochet-type hook mounted in a handle (usually wood) for leverage.

In this workshop you will learn the technique of rug hooking and the various methods used in creating these rugs.

After practising on a piece of hessian, you will then draw a design on a small hessian bag which you can take away at the end of the day to finish at your leisure.

Equipment, hessian, scissors and scrap fabric will all be supplied on the day but if you have any scraps of your own which may have some significance that you would

like to incorporate into your design, please bring them along.

Course Highlights

·       Friendly, comfortable and well lit environment

·       All tools and materials needed to complete your projects

·       Generous table space

·       Clear information and demonstrations

·       Project example pieces for inspiration

The course focus is always on fun and friendly creativity with lots of personal tuition from an experienced textiles artist.

FOOD: Hot and cold refreshments will be provided throughout the day and you are welcome to bring your own lunch to the workshop. Alternatively the shop is situated next to the wonderful Mulberry Tree Cafe where you can purchase delicious food at reasonable prices.

The course cost includes materials, use of tools and refreshments throughout the day and class size is limited to  students so if you wish to book onto this class please contact us using the button at the top of the page