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
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Sunday, 30th November 2025
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Sunday, 25th January 2026
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Sold out!
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Sunday, 28th September 2025
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
0 spaces remaining
Sold out!
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Sunday, 24th August 2025
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
0 spaces remaining
"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class
Saturday, 9th August 2025
10:00-15:30
Join us for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided, but please bring along a packed lunch.
Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 18th January 2026
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 18th October 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 18th January 2026
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
Sold out!
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 17th August 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
0 spaces remaining
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 8th November 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Saturday, 31st January 2026
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 10th August 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 26th October 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Creative Space, Staple Hill, Bristol
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 26th October 2025
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 25th January 2026
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
British Rag Rugging - Full Day Class
Sunday, 26th April 2026
10:00-15:30
In this relaxed and creative beginners’ class, you will learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice, (rug / cushion / everlasting flower bouquet/ tote bag)
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to rummage in our treasure trove of fabrics and experiment with a wide range of different textures and colourways.
It’s a perfect day spent with like-minded crafters, all in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
The Viking Loom, York
£80.00
Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Full Day Class
Sunday 2nd November 2025
10:30 - 16:00
Learn how to build different-shaped rope baskets with handles and bags in this beginners coiled rope class. This workshop is best done with your own sewing machine (as it'll set you up to continue with the technique), however we have sewing machines for you to use so come along and learn this fabulous, very addictive technique. Includes all materials. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£80.00
Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Full Day Class
Sunday 16th November 2025
10:30 - 16:00
Learn how to build different-shaped rope baskets with handles and bags in this beginners coiled rope class. This workshop is best done with your own sewing machine (as it'll set you up to continue with the technique), however we have sewing machines for you to use so come along and learn this fabulous, very addictive technique. Includes all materials. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£80.00
Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags - Full Day Class
Sunday, 9th November 2025
10:00 - 15:30
Learn how to build different-shaped rope baskets with handles and bags in this beginners coiled rope class. This workshop is best done with your own sewing machine (as it'll set you up to continue with the technique), however we have sewing machines for you to use so come along and learn this fabulous, very addictive technique. Includes all materials. Please bring your own packed lunch.
The Viking Loom, York
£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, 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
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!
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£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
Sold out!
British Rag Rugging - Half Day Class
Sunday, 31st August 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
0 spaces remaining
Intermediate Rug Twining - Half Day Class
Sunday, 5th October 2025
13:30-16:30
This intermediate workshop is the perfect next step for those who’ve already attended one of our beginners’ rug twining classes. Designed to expand your skills, this session focuses on creating more intricate twined patterns and designs, which can be applied to baskets, rugs, placemats and much more.
We’ll begin with a quick refresher on the basic rug twining technique before exploring different stitches, turns and joins.
Please note: this class is intended for those who have already attended a Ragged Life rug twining workshop or who are confident with the basics of twining. If in any doubt, please get in touch before booking.
Includes all materials and refreshments. Come along and take your twining skills to the next level!
Ragged Life HQ, Hertfordshire
£45.00
Mini Rag Wreaths & Mince Pies – A Festive Evening Class
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
18:00 - 20:00
Get into the Christmas spirit with this 2-hour seasonal-special, festive craft class.
Make your very own 12cm mini wreath to take home with you, all whilst learning the traditional proggy / shaggy British rag rug technique. With a colourful array of festive fabrics to choose from, each wreath will be unique, perfect for decorating your tree, adding charm to your mantlepiece, or gifting to someone special.
We'll keep things merry with mince pies, alcohol-free mulled wine, and our usual tea and coffee options. Gather your friends for a creative, feel-good session, or ask about booking a private class at your own venue.
No experience necessary — just come ready to craft, chat, and soak up the Christmas cheer!
Clifton Terrace, Brighton
£35.00
Sold out!
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
0 spaces remaining
Twined Fabric Basket for Beginners - Half Day Class
Saturday, 17th January 2026
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
Sold out!
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
0 spaces remaining
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