2 Part Live Online Class via Creative Matakana, New Zealand
*Note: Dates are in New Zealand Standard Time – (NZST). In Canada and Nth/Sth American zones, these sessions run Friday & then Thursday afternoon or evenings : COMPARE YOUR LOCAL STARTING TIME & DATE HERE.
Session 1 - Saturday April 27 (NZ time) 10.30am to 1.30pm. Introduction and braiding basics
Session 2 - Friday 10 May (NZ time) 10.30am –12pm then 1.30pm-3pm. Further design possibilities, tricky bits and rug finishing
A great way to recycle old clothes and fabric!
Learn to make fantastic rag rugs using an off-loom, spiral-woven braiding technique. We share an inspiring range of colour and design possibilities in this one day workshop. Beautiful and unique floor coverings are possible using contrasting colours, or you can blend patterned rags for a ‘carpet of flowers’.
This braiding technique weaves in as we go so there is no stitching up required afterward. Bring your own material to recycle and find out what riches can come from rags…
Cost: $160 New Zealand Dollars
“Ilka is a wonderful teacher - so welcoming, knowledgable, encouraging & patient. I’ve completed a few workshops with Ilka & really value the skills she’s imparted in helping me turn my fabric scraps & old clothes into items that are both beautiful & functional. ”
“I really enjoyed the braided rag rug workshop with Ilka White. Ilka is a great teacher. I particularly liked her ways of illustrating the tricky bits with a perfect example, story or metaphor. The rugs are highly addictive and use up all those old sheets that really should depart the closet.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. It was fun to learn a new skill, and especially to learn a new craft that doesn’t require buying more craft equipment. A very calming pastime.”
