Browse our in-person workshops below...
Or learn from Elspeth at your own pace with our pre-recorded rag rug course "Rag Rugging for Beginners", made with video experts, Domestika. Click here for more details
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 3rd December 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 25th February 2024
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 25th February 2024
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 2nd September 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 2nd December 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 10th February 2024
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 7th October 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 28th April 2024
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 4th February 2024
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 6th August 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 12th November 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
Creative Space, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 7th October 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 2nd December 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 8th October 2023
10:00-16:00
Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. Includes all materials & refreshments, (exc Beckenham which has it's own café), but please bring your lovely self and a packed lunch.
The Craftship, Ashford, Kent
£80.00
Global Rag Rug Techniques Taster Workshop - Full Day Class
Saturday, 15th July 2023
10:00-16:00
In this taster workshop, you can try out three rag rug techniques from Elspeth's second book "Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners", including peg loom weaving, locker hooking and two string loom rag rugging. This taster format is great as students can find out which techniques they like best without the need to commit to a full day class. All materials & refreshments provided. No experience required.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
Limited Edition Guest Workshop - "House & Home" Mixed Media Collage
Saturday 27th January 2024
10:00 - 16:00
In this full day class with renowned artist, author and tutor Anne Kelly, you will make a mixed media collage based on a favourite house or building. Anne will teach you simple but effective textile techniques to bring your creation to life. During the class, you will have full access to the Ragged Life fabric hoard, but do feel free to bring along fabrics and accessories with personal meaning. Some prior planning and collecting of pieces is advised (more details sent out closer to the time). Sewing machines are helpful but not essential. Please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Limited Edition Guest Workshop - Eco Weaving for Beginners with Lucy Sugden
Saturday 30th September 2023
10:00 - 16:00
In this relaxed full day workshop, expert tutor Lucy will help you turn fabric scraps, wool, ribbon and textile offcuts into beautiful pieces of weaving which can be repurposed into art, cushions, bags, notebook covers… you name it. This class will teach you to look at your stash in a whole new light!
Lucy will guide you through the design process and help you select appropriate materials from the Ragged Life textile hoard. However, do bring along interesting bits from home! You will then learn the basic weaving techniques, including how to create patterning and sections. Read more about this class here. Please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Making Twined Rugs - Full Day Class
Sunday, 15th October 2023
10:30-16:00
Learn how to make American-style twined rag rugs from scratch on a loom, whilst making a twined placemat. Click here for more details on what twined rugs look like and how they're made. Includes all materials & refreshments but please bring a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Making Twined Rugs - Full Day Class
Sunday, 28th January 2024
10:30-16:00
Learn how to make American-style twined rag rugs from scratch on a loom, whilst making a twined placemat. Click here for more details on what twined rugs look like and how they're made. Includes all materials & refreshments but please bring a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Sunday, 17th September 2023
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Christmas Wreath Making - Sunday, 5th November 2023
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Sunday, 16th July 2023
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING - Sunday, 19th November 2023
10:00-13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING - Saturday, 18th November 2023
10:00-13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Viking Loom, York
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Saturday, 20th January 2024
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Saturday, 16th March 2024
14:00 - 17:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Sunday, 2nd July 2023
10:00-13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Saturday, 14th October 2023
10:00-13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING - Saturday, 25th November 2023
10:00-13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into rag rugging. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£40.00
Make a Coiled Rope Bowl - Half Day Class
Saturday, 14th October 2023
14:30 - 17:30
Learn this wonderfully versatile technique whilst making a colourful bowl. Elspeth will then demonstrate how to apply the techniques you’ve learnt to make baskets, plant pots and more. You'll need to bring your own sewing machine. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
Peg Loom Weaving - Half Day Class
Sunday, 17th September 2023
14:00 - 17:00
Learn the basics of peg loom weaving in this 3 hour class. You'll learn how to warp up the loom, prepare materials, build your design and finally secure your weaving. Includes all materials & refreshments.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£40.00
Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class
Saturday, 18th November 2023
14:00 - 17:00
In this three hour beginner class, use a simple two string loom to make a cute 3D table Christmas tree from fabric scraps. You'll go home with a festive tree to finish at home, learning along the way how to warp up the loom, prepare materials and secure them in position. Includes all materials & refreshments.
The Viking Loom, York
£40.00
Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class
Sunday, 19th November 2023
14:00 - 17:00
In this three hour beginner class, use a simple two string loom to make a cute 3D table Christmas tree from fabric scraps. You'll go home with a festive tree to finish at home, learning along the way how to warp up the loom, prepare materials and secure them in position. Includes all materials & refreshments.
KHY Sewing School, Beckenham, Greater London
£40.00
Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class
Sunday, 5th November 2023
14:30 - 17:30
In this three hour beginner class, use a simple two string loom to make a cute 3D table Christmas tree from fabric scraps. You'll go home with a festive tree to finish at home, learning along the way how to warp up the loom, prepare materials and secure them in position. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class
Saturday, 25th November 2023
14:30 - 17:30
In this three hour beginner class, use a simple two string loom to make a cute 3D table Christmas tree from fabric scraps. You'll go home with a festive tree to finish at home, learning along the way how to warp up the loom, prepare materials and secure them in position. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£40.00
Live Online Techniques Class - Tools Included
Saturday, 16th September 2023
14:00 - 16:00 Current UK Time
Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour live online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. To receive your tools in time for the workshop, please book one week in advance.
Materials posted to you: Latch hook, Gauge, Spring Tool, Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online
£50.00
Live Online Techniques Class - Tools Included
Saturday, 13th January 2024
10:00 - 12:00 Current UK Time
Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour live online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. To receive your tools in time for the workshop, please book one week in advance.
Materials posted to you: Latch hook, Gauge, Spring Tool, Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online
£50.00
Live Online Techniques Class
Saturday, 16th September 2023
14:00 - 16:00 Current UK Time
Beginner Rag Rug Techniques: Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. Tools NOT included. Please ensure you have a latch hook, gauge & spring tool before booking this class.
Materials posted to you: Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online
£25.00
Live Online Techniques Class
Saturday, 13th January 2024
10:00 - 12:00 Current UK Time
Beginner Rag Rug Techniques: Learn all the basics of British rag rugging in this 2 hour online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. Tools NOT included. Please ensure you have a latch hook, gauge & spring tool before booking this class.
Materials posted to you: Practice Hessian, Fabric, Worksheet Online
£25.00
Live Online Design Class
Wednesday, 5th July 2023
17:45 - 19:15 Current UK Time
This workshop is designed for those who have already learnt the basics of rag rugging, but would like to improve their rag rug design skills. You will learn where best to find inspiration, how to use choose a successful rug design, selecting colours, using different fabrics to best effect, where to begin, and how to vary techniques.
No specific tools needed. A basic knowledge of rag rugging is preferred, but not necessary. Worksheet Online
£20.00
Live Online Design Class
Tuesday, 6th February 2024
17:30 - 19:00 Current UK Time
This workshop is designed for those who have already learnt the basics of rag rugging, but would like to improve their rag rug design skills. You will learn where best to find inspiration, how to use choose a successful rug design, selecting colours, using different fabrics to best effect, where to begin, and how to vary techniques.
No specific tools needed. A basic knowledge of rag rugging is preferred, but not necessary. Worksheet Online
£20.00
Live Online Design Class
Tuesday, October 10th 2023
17:30 - 19:00 Current UK Time
This workshop is designed for those who have already learnt the basics of rag rugging, but would like to improve their rag rug design skills. You will learn where best to find inspiration, how to use choose a successful rug design, selecting colours, using different fabrics to best effect, where to begin, and how to vary techniques.
No specific tools needed. A basic knowledge of rag rugging is preferred, but not necessary. Worksheet Online
£20.00
LIVE ONLINE CLASS - CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
Tuesday, 7th November 2023
17:00 - 19:00 Current UK Time
Learn the basics of British rag rugging and start a Christmas Wreath in this 2 hour online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. Tools NOT included. Please ensure you have a latch hook, gauge & spring tool before booking this class.
Materials included: Wreath Hessian & Board & Fabric. Online
£33.00
Live Online Class - Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Tools Included
Thursday, 9th November 2023
17:00 - 19:00 Current UK Time
In this two hour online class, learn how to use a two string loom to make a cute 3D table Christmas tree from fabric scraps. You will learn how to warp up the loom, prepare materials and secure them in position. To receive your loom and materials in time for the workshop, please book 5 days in advance.
Materials posted: Loom Warp & fabric to learn. If you would like a particular colour scheme then please bring your own fabric strips to the class. Online
£60.00
LIVE ONLINE CLASS - CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING - Tools Included
Tuesday, 7th November 2023
17:00 - 19:00 Current UK Time
Learn the basics of British rag rugging and start a Christmas Wreath in this 2 hour online workshop. Familiarise yourself with the tools, learn how to prep fabric, and try three British rag rug techniques. To receive your tools in time for the workshop, please book one week in advance.
Materials included: Latch Hook, Gauge, Spring Tool, Wreath Hessian & Board & Fabric. Online