About this Event
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a contemporary rag rug masterpiece, using traditional rag rugging techniques.
No prior experience necessary, all abilities welcome.
Materials and equipment will be provided, along with pre-loved clothing (just in case you don't bring your own–see below).
Specialist tools and materials will be available to purchase if you decide to continue this environmentally-friendly and therapeutic craft at home.
Similar to the paint and sip concept, all my evening classes for adults are BYO drinks welcome.
There is, of course, no obligation to drink alcohol. There’s a late opening Dome Cafe next to the venue, if you’d rather bring a coffee. Hot and cold water are available on request at the venue and I have a selection of teas available.
What to Bring
Please bring three to four items of unwanted clothing–most fabrics will work. You’ll re-use these fabrics, learning how to turn them into a rug/wall hanging.
If you don’t have any, you can source them free or at a low cost, from friends, family, a local thrift shop, or put a call out on your local Buy Nothing Facebook group.
If you have plenty to choose from, choose the colours you love or colours that work well together, for example:
- whites, yellows, greens, blues
- whites, yellows, oranges, reds
- whites, pinks, purples
- mixed pastels
- mixed brights
- whites, greys, blacks
- complimentary colours contrast well–these are opposites on the colour wheel, like orange and blue, or red and green.
Session Leader/Artist
A practising artist and arts educator for fifteen years in the UK, Sophie has led hundreds of art projects for children as well as running training sessions for teachers working with children. Her artwork has been exhibited in a range of art galleries, with one series of sculpture housed in a permanent collection at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
Through her workshops and classes, Sophie aims to inspire creativity, sparking imagination, curiosity and awe, while at the same time teaching practical art techniques, processes and knowledge.
Sophie also works in the world of nonverbal communication, her second life-long passion. Occasionally she teaches combined nonverbal communication and art workshops. You can read more on our sister website My Alcomy.
Terms and Conditions
By enroling yourself or participants in a workshop/class/course, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
1. Participants are expected to behave and be nice to one another. Disruptive behaviours and bullying will not be tolerated. Design Cite reserves the right to terminate enrolment if unacceptable behaviour is not resolved.
2. Participants are required to wear enclosed footwear during the session, as per the rules of the venue.
3. In the event of an emergency or perceived emergency, costs incurred for calling an ambulance for a participant are to be payable by the participant.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Highway, Midland, Australia
AUD 50.00