WORKSHOP - Make a rag rug with Marion Mertens, from Tues 3rd March

$250.00

3 Tuesday evenings  (March 3, 10 & 24)

7:00 – 8:30 pm 

$250.00  (hooking tool, backing and fabric strips/yarn provided)

Maximum 5 participants

(The technique is quite simple, but some hand strength is required)

We will be using the basic rug hooking technique to make a

·       small mat
·       pillow cover
·       chair seat pad
·       wall hanging
·       or anything…..You choose!

Workshop will cover:

·       setting up hessian backing on hooking frame
·       practicing with different yarns/fabrics to achieve different effects/textures
·       planning your project, transferring design onto backing, start hooking!
·       the final class will cover finishing techniques

 There is a space of 2 weeks between 2nd and 3rd class. This will allow time to work on the project at home before the last class.

3 Tuesday evenings  (March 3, 10 & 24)

7:00 – 8:30 pm 

$250.00  (hooking tool, backing and fabric strips/yarn provided)

Maximum 5 participants

(The technique is quite simple, but some hand strength is required)

We will be using the basic rug hooking technique to make a

·       small mat
·       pillow cover
·       chair seat pad
·       wall hanging
·       or anything…..You choose!

Workshop will cover:

·       setting up hessian backing on hooking frame
·       practicing with different yarns/fabrics to achieve different effects/textures
·       planning your project, transferring design onto backing, start hooking!
·       the final class will cover finishing techniques

 There is a space of 2 weeks between 2nd and 3rd class. This will allow time to work on the project at home before the last class.