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Rag Rug Workshop at Blue-Ginger Gallery April 2011

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Workshop at Mumbleys Farm - 10th March 2012


Gromati's Vegetarian Eatery workshop 2009


Rag Rug taster session at the Ludlow Green Festival August 2010 


Stanton Guildhouse (with Ghandi's Spinning Wheel) 2009


The Thomas Shop 2007


Rag Rug Wreaths - Nov 5th 2011


Rag Rug Wreaths - Nov 5th 2011


Hooking at Blue-Ginger Gallery
March 27th 2012

 

Workshops are for beginners and improvers and cover a variety of techniques. They range from one hour taster sessions to one day or weekend workshops and week long summer schools.

What you can make depends on the time available but even taster sessions enable you to make a sample - it's all hands on.  Longer courses also cover elements involved in design in greater detail and you could complete a project at summer school.

Accompanied children are usually welcome. Some courses are just for young people or those with learning disabilities.

Explore your creativity at your own pace with expert tuition. (Warning - this craft can be addictive!)

Hessian, tools/equipment, books are available at courses or by mail order

Course details may be changed and new dates added later so please check with venue or Jenni.

Rag Rug Making Courses and Events in 2012

April 11 and 12 – Worcestershire
DAY WORKSHOPS at Stanton Guildhouse nr Broadway
April 11 - Progging and Hooking
April 12 - Plaited Rugs and Progged Rugs
Focus on your creativity in a stone  manor house overlooking Vale of Evesham. Relax in this tranquil country location where you can see Ghandi’s spinning wheel. £55 per day includes lunch and beverages. (Book 2 days for £100) optional b&b £35 per night. Info:
01386 584357
http://www.stantonguildhouse.org.uk

April 28,29 - Builth Wells
WONDERWOOL WALES at the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY. Annual woolly extravaganza.

May 10-13 – Worcestershire
RHS Spring Gardening Show at Malvern with the  Guild of Designer/Craftsmen.

May 19 – 10am to 5pm - Birmingham
(was 2 June)

DAY WORKSHOP Hooking & Progging in an inner city hideaway Martineau Community Gardens for LILI (Low Impact Living Initiative) £60 (£45 children) Info/booking 01296 714184
http://www.lowimpact.org

June 22,23 – 10am - 6pm/10am - 5pm
Woolfest at Mitchell's Lakeland Livestock Centre, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA130QQ.  The original British Festival of Wool. Rag rug demos during both days. Tel 016974 78707 (11am-4pm)
www.woolfest.co.uk

 June 30 – 10am to 4pm – Berkshire
DAY WORKSHOP Hooking & Progging in lovely converted barn at Highwood Farm near Newbury (near M4 junction 13). £55 incl lunch. Bookings: marianne@mohandes.co.uk 01635 40542

July 8 – 10am to 4pm - Shropshire
DAY WORKSHOP at Acton Scott historic working farm. £50. Bookings: 01694 781307

July 21 – 10am to 4pm – Wiltshire
DAY WORKSHOP for Malmesbury Embroiderers. Visitors £40. Bring & share lunch. Info/bookings: Ruth Vaughan  01666 826597 or 07837904204; email r.vaughan56@btinternet.com

July 27 - 29
nr Broadway, Worcestershire
LONG SUMMER WEEKEND at the Stanton Guildhouse. Progging, hooking rugs, seat mats, shaggy doorstops and raggy brooches (choose one or more projects).
July 27 and 28 – 10am to 5pm
July 29 – 10am to 2pm
Friday through to Sunday - £150 includes 3 lunches

Optional b&b £35 per night, or 3 nights for £100. Self cater for evening meal or eat at the pub nearby. Enjoy good company, walk if you want, time out in rural tranquility. Bookings:
01386 584357
http://www.stantonguildhouse.org.uk

August 16-19
Birmingham Festival of Quilts at the NEC International exhibition of textile arts.
Quick & Easy rag rug workshops at the Learning Curve:
Thur: 11.45-12.45 - Upcycle rags to make a brooch
Fri:
11.45-12.45 - Upcycle rags to make rag rugs
Sat: 11.45-12.45 - Plaiting a simple table mat
Sun: 1-2 -
 Upcycle rags to make a brooch
Info 020 8692 2299  www.twistedthread.com

August 26 - 10am - 4pm
DAY WORKSHOP
at Newton Meadows, Wern Rod, Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury.  Hooking & Progging. £45 includes lunch. Optional accommodation available.  Details/booking www.newtonmeadows.co.uk

01939 290346/290066 (0796945740)
email lesley.simcox@hotmail.com

September 8 - 16
Herefordshire Arts week: h.Art.  Exhibitions, open studios, special events across the county.  Long Gallery Artists at Winforton Court include Jenni's rugs and demos.  Details tba.

October 11-14
London :The KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW at Alexandra Palace. 
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nfo 020 8692 2299 - www.twistedthread.com

October 23 – 10am - 4pm
Worcestershire
DAY WORKSHOP covering Hooking & Progging at the  Blue-Ginger Gallery, Home End Farm, Stifford’s Bridge on A4103 Cradley WR13 5NW. Scrumptious lunch included £55*

October 27 – 10am to pm Hereford
DAY WORKSHOP Hook & Prog at Rocket, 43 St Owen Street, HR1 2JB. £55 incl. lunch.  Info/bookings*

November 3 – 10am to 5pm London
DAY WORKSHOP Hooking & Progging in the straw bale room at Hackney City Farm for LILI (Low Impact Living Initiative) Italian cafe. £60 (£45 children) Info/booking : 01296 714184
http://www.lowimpact.org    

November 17 – 10am to 4pm
Gloucestershire
DAY WORKSHOP Hooking & Progging at Mumbleys Farmhouse, nr. Thornbury BS35 3JY. £80 incl. refreshments and special 2 course home cooked farmhouse lunch in the barn. Info/bookings: 01454 415296 www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk

November 23-25   Shropshire
COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND at Lower Buckton, Leintwardine. From Friday evening to Sunday lunch. Small relaxed group. Delicious local produce, award winning cooked breakfasts, light lunches, elegant dinners, log fires, optional walks - time to relax. Accommodation & tuition £250*
November 24 – 10am to 5pm Saturday only £55 includes light lunch. Info/bookings*


* For more information and bookings, email jenni.ragrugs@freeuk.com
 or 01568 750229

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