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 - Half Day Class
Sunday, 25th May 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Perfect for dipping your toe into the world of rag rugging, this relaxed and creative beginners’ class will have you experimenting with the traditional shaggy, short shaggy, and loopy techniques using hessian.
It’s a perfect few hours spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£40.00
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Twined Fabric Basket for Beginners - Half Day Class
Sunday, 29th June 2025
13:30-16:30
Rug twining is one of the least well known rag rug techniques from our second book "Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners". It's generally built up on a basic wooden loom and produces beautiful, compact rugs - examples of which you can see here.
In this beginners half day workshop, you will use old clothing and rags to twine a wire basket, learning along the way how to prepare materials, how to twine, how to create patterns and how to finish off twined creations. Everything you learn in the class can be applied to other twined projects.
You won't finish the whole basket in the class, but you will go home with the knowledge needed to finish it off at home and can take any fabrics with you to continue your project. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£45.00
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No Sew Braid-In Rag Rugs - Half Day Class
Sunday, 27th July 2025
10:00 - 13:00
Learn how to make beautiful, spiral-woven braid-in rag rugs. Elspeth will showcase different techniques and design possibilities before students get hands-on making a braid-in placemat (which can be continued into a rug at home or finished as a placemat in the class). In this style of braided rag rug, tails are worked in as you weave, so no stitching together is required at the end.
Ragged Life HQ Hertfordshire
£40.00
Twined Fabric Basket for Beginners - Half Day Class
Saturday, 16th August 2025
10:00-13:00
Rug twining is one of the least well known rag rug techniques from our second book "Rag Rug Techniques for Beginners". It's generally built up on a basic wooden loom and produces beautiful, compact rugs - examples of which you can see here.
In this beginners half day workshop, you will use old clothing and rags to twine a wire basket, learning along the way how to prepare materials, how to twine, how to create patterns and how to finish off twined creations. Everything you learn in the class can be applied to other twined projects.
You won't finish the whole basket in the class, but you will go home with the knowledge needed to finish it off at home and can take any fabrics with you to continue your project. Includes all materials & refreshments.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£45.00
'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Full Day Class
Saturday, 15th November 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of rag rugging! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional British rag rug techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath handmade by you.
Choose from our treasure trove of fabrics and enjoy experimenting with colours, textures, and tones to create a wreath that's uniquely yours. Whether you hang it on your front door, mantelpiece, Christmas tree, or use it in a creative new way, your finished wreath is sure to dazzle.
With expert guidance, plenty of tea and biscuits, it’s the perfect creative escape.
All materials are provided — just bring a packed lunch and your festive spirit!
The Fulham Textile Studio, London
£80.00
'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Full Day Class
Sunday, 16th November 2025
10:00-15:30
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of rag rugging! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional British rag rug techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath handmade by you.
Choose from our treasure trove of fabrics and enjoy experimenting with colours, textures, and tones to create a wreath that's uniquely yours. Whether you hang it on your front door, mantelpiece, Christmas tree, or use it in a creative new way, your finished wreath is sure to dazzle.
With expert guidance, plenty of tea and biscuits, it’s the perfect creative escape.
All materials are provided — just bring a packed lunch and your festive spirit!
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Full Day Class
Saturday, 29th November 2025
10:00-15:30
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of rag rugging! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional British rag rug techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath handmade by you.
Choose from our treasure trove of fabrics and enjoy experimenting with colours, textures, and tones to create a wreath that's uniquely yours. Whether you hang it on your front door, mantelpiece, Christmas tree, or use it in a creative new way, your finished wreath is sure to dazzle.
With expert guidance, plenty of tea and biscuits, it’s the perfect creative escape.
All materials are provided — just bring a packed lunch and your festive spirit!
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Full Day Class
Saturday, 6th December 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of rag rugging! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional British rag rug techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath handmade by you.
Choose from our treasure trove of fabrics and enjoy experimenting with colours, textures, and tones to create a wreath that's uniquely yours. Whether you hang it on your front door, mantelpiece, Christmas tree, or use it in a creative new way, your finished wreath is sure to dazzle.
With expert guidance, plenty of tea and biscuits, it’s the perfect creative escape.
All materials are provided — just bring a packed lunch and your festive spirit!
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Full Day Class
Saturday, 6th December 2025
10:00-15:30
Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of rag rugging! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn traditional British rag rug techniques in a relaxed and supportive environment and leave with a beautiful Christmas wreath handmade by you.
Choose from our treasure trove of fabrics and enjoy experimenting with colours, textures, and tones to create a wreath that's uniquely yours. Whether you hang it on your front door, mantelpiece, Christmas tree, or use it in a creative new way, your finished wreath is sure to dazzle.
With expert guidance, plenty of tea and biscuits, it’s the perfect creative escape.
All materials are provided — just bring a packed lunch and your festive spirit!
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class
Sunday, 7th December 2025
10:00 - 13:00
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.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire