Weave a rag rug at Mannum Gallery and Gifts

Sat 7 Nov 1pm - 4pm
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Weave a rag rug at Mannum Gallery and Gifts

Sat 7 Nov 1pm - 4pm

Mannum Gallery and Gifts, Adelaide

RECYCLE • UPCYCLE • CREATE

Turn your rags into riches.

A 3-HOUR HANDS-ON, NO-SEW WEAVING WORKSHOP

Learn how to transform unwanted fabric into a beautiful, handwoven rag rug — no sewing required!

This relaxed, creative workshop is suitable for beginners. Bring along some old fabric and discover how to give it a completely new life.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

How to start weaving from scratch

How to cut fabric to the right size for weaving

How to choose fabric according to its weight and texture

How to join new pieces of fabric

How to expand your rug to the size you want

WHAT TO BRING

Bring fabric scraps if you have them — some fabric will be supplied.

Great fabrics to bring include:

old jeans • cotton • linen • polyester • sheets • pillowcases • old clothing

Almost any fabric can become a new treasure.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

A clipboard and size 3.5 crochet needle are supplied.

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Just bring your fabric, your curiosity and your creativity.