Workshops are for beginners and improvers and cover a variety of techniques. They range from one hour taster sessions to one day workshops or weekend creative breaks.
What you can make depends on the time available but even taster sessions enable you to make a sample – it’s all hands on. Longer courses also cover elements involved in design in greater detail and you could complete a small project or start one to finish at home.
Accompanied children are usually welcome. Some courses are just for young people or those with learning disabilities.
Explore your creativity at your own pace with expert tuition. (Warning – this craft can be addictive!) Hessian, tools/equipment, books are available at courses or by mail order.
Course details may be changed and new dates added later so please check with venue or email Jenni.
July 2016: Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ Taster workshops at the last ART IN ACTION, Waterperry House.
“Thank you again for sharing your enthusiasm and expertise – I’m well and truly ‘hooked’ even if I’m still a bit of a ‘bodger’!” J.
“What a wonderful day at the one day rag rug workshop, excellent instruction, good company, very practical, got to try all techniques and came away with a finished project. Thoroughly enjoyable day – thank you!” Jenny
2017 “Thank you for a fab course on Saturday. I really feel like I get it now. Anticipating a winter of rugmaking. I’ll let you know how I get on.”Anne
“Dear Jenni, Thank you for a great course yesterday – it was so good to spend a day with an expert and find out the proper way to do things! Infinitely better than trying to follow video clips on You Tube. I love your book and am excited by all my future projects. I am so glad I have learnt how to do Plaited Rugs – I will do a larger one just to practice- but think I prefer the shaggy rug look. I hope to come on another of your courses next year – they are FAB! With love and best wishes.” Tess
“Just wanted to say thank you for the fabulous weekend at Lower Buckton… can’t remember when I last had such a lovely time learning such great stuff in such a glorious setting & with such fab company!” Bryony
2018
“Thank you for such an excellent day at Blue Ginger Gallery. I enjoyed it very much indeed and have been working away at the seat pad I started. I’ve almost finished it – tried to do some hooking in some of the spaces I’d created and I’m quite pleased with the result. Hopefully I’ll get it done and backed by the end of next week and then I can make a start on the larger project.” Jennifer
“Thank you very much for the workshop yesterday. Really enjoyed it and what an inspiring place to be for the day & delicious refreshments.” Linda Barr
November 3rd Hereford HR1 2EP, 10-4 FESTIVE WREATH WORKSHOP at Rose Tinted Rags, Hereford
“Great Course – I am now hooked and rag rugging away merrily! Jenni’s instructions very clear and tips on how to combine different colours and weights of textiles helpful. The day flew by and we learned progging as well as hooked rugs – inspirational! Setting very pleasant with plenty of light to work by, congenial company and delicious refreshments, a real treat. Yours raggily.” Vanessa
2019
February 21 – DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP at The Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster
“Little projects are giving me the feeling of satisfaction. Thanks for your encouragement. A true teacher. ( I am a retired SN teacher)” Jean Campbell x
Feb. 28 – March 3 : W14 8UX – The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show, London.
March 28 – Worcestershire WR12 7NE , 10 – 4 : DAY WORKSHOP at the Stanton Guildhouse
April 5,6,7 – WR6 5RD: WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. £250*
May 18,19 ST19 5RE – WOOL@J13 Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Staffordshire. A celebration of all things woolly just off Junction 13 of the M6. Details: http://wool-j13.uk
June 5 DY10 1AZ – DAY WORKSHOP at The Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster. http://www.museumofcarpet.org
“Just a quick email to say how much Val and I enjoyed our day with you, we both feel quite inspired to have a go and Val is already planning to cut up Trev’s trousers and jacket!”
June 8 – Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ https://www.bclm.co.uk
“Hi Jenni, Couldn’t put it down…..phase 1 completed! So glad to be embarking on a rag rug journey. Thanks!
“I just wanted to say thanks for the fabulous workshop today. I’m just about to start working on the progging again. It’s very addictive! So many thanks for your guidance and your inspiration.
With all good wishes,Sarah“
June 26 10-4 : SY7 9JL DAY WORKSHOP at Westhope College, Westhope, Craven Arms, Shropshire. More details: info@westhope.org.uk 01584 861293
June 30, WR13 5NW : RAG RUG WORKSHOP at Blue-Ginger Gallery, nr Malvern
July 6 GL 1JH – DAY WORKSHOP at New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucester. https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181
August 1 – 4 : NEC, Birmingham The FESTIVAL OF QUILTS : The largest quilt show in Europe. http://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk.
September 7 – 15 HEREFORDSHIRE ARTS WEEK https://www.h-art.org.uk
September 18 : SY7 9JL DAY WORKSHOP at Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire.
October 9 : WR12 7NE – DAY WORKSHOP http://www.stantonguildhouse.org.uk
“Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your Rag Rug workshop at Stanton. It is refreshing to learn some new skills” Jeanette
October 19 10-4 LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR, at the Priory Church, Church Street, Leominster.
Oct.25,26,27 – WR6 5RD: WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. £250 Info/bookings*
Oct.26 10-5 WR6 5RD : DAY WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. £60*
November 14 : DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP (by popular demand) Make a festive wreath at The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster. http://www.museumofcarpet.org COURSE FULL
2020
February 7,8,9 : WR6 5RD – WEEKEND WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcestershire. From 5ish Friday evening to Sunday lunch.
8 February : WR6 5RD 10-5 DAY WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. £60.
22 February 10-4 DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP at The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster. Progging & Hooking. £40. 01562 69028 – http://www.museumofcarpet.org CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING
Feb. 27 – Mar.1st : N1 OHQ – The STITCH FESTIVAL, Business Design Centre, Upper St., Islington, London https.www.thestitchfestival.co.uk
March 7th 10 – 4 GL 1JH – DAY WORKSHOP at New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucester. Bookings: https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181
March 17 10 – 4 WR12 7NE – DAY WORKSHOP at Stanton Guildhouse, Stanton near Broadway. http://www.stantonguildhouse.org.uk
“Many thanks for a wonderful day at The Guildhouse yesterday. Your joy and enthusiasm for the craft was infectious I came away with the confidence that I could produce something beautiful. Also I thought the day was really good value for money and compliments to the chef – the food was delightful.” Helen
May 7 – 10 WR13 6NW : RHS Spring Festival at Malvern, Worcs. CANCELLED
May 16, 17 : ST19 5RE – WOOL@J13 Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, Staffordshire. Details: http://wool-j13.uk. POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
May 30 – DY1 4SQ : DAY WORKSHOP An introduction to rag rug making at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley.
https://www.bclm.co.uk CANCELLED
June 4 DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP (by popular demand) Plaited (braided) rag rugs at The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster. Make a table mat or start a rug to finish at home. £40. 01562 69028 – CANCELLED http://www.museumofcarpet.org
June 13, 14 HR8 2LY : Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury,Herefordshire. Info: http://www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk POSTPONED until 2021
September 5 – 13 HEREFORDSHIRE ARTS WEEK https://www.h-art.org.uk A nine day arts trail. CANCELLED
Oct. 10 – DY1 4SQ : DAY WORKSHOP Make a shaggy seat mat at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley. https://www.bclm.co.uk CANCELLED
7 November : WR6 5RD 10-5 DAY WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. £60 includes lunch and tea/coffee, beverages during the day. Contact Jenni* for info and bookings. CANCELLED due to lockdown
November 19 : DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP (by popular demand) Make a festive wreath using Progging, the vintage technique you can use later for rag rugs. The Museum of Carpet,Kidderminster. £40. 01562 69028 – http://www.museumofcarpet.org CANCELLED due to lockdown
2021
Moved from May to August 14th 10 – 4 GL 1JH – DAY WORKSHOP at New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucester. Learn progging & hooking. £90. Bookings: https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181 CANCELLED
June 12, 13 – HR8 2LY : Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire. ‘Together, we are the Seeds of Change’ is the theme for 2021. http://www.hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
- 29th July – 1st August 2021 The NEC, Birmingham
- Quick & Easy workshops include Jenni teaching on 31 July: Braided Spiral Mats 11.30-12.30 and Vintage Shaggy Rug Technique 15.00-16.00
September 11 HR6 0HP: DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall. FULL
September 4 – 12 HEREFORDSHIRE ARTS WEEK https://www.h-art.org.uk Jenni will demonstrate rug making and exhibit with others at Grange Court in Leominster.
September 24-26 : WR13 6NW- RHS AUTUMN SHOW at the Three counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs.
October 16 10-4 LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR, Herefordshire.
October 23 HR6 0HP: DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire. FULL
November 6th 10-5 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Herefordshire. Progging and hooking. Contact Jenni* for info and bookings.
20 November Annual WOODCOCK CRAFT FAIR 10-4 at St.Mary’s Church, Pembridge.
27 NOVEMBER – HR6 0HP: DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall
Dec. 2-19 POP UP ‘LIVE’ EXHIBITION at Blue-Ginger Gallery, Cradley WR13 5NW.
4,5 Dec. CHRISTMAS h.Art at Grange Court, Leominster HR6 8NL. Selling exhibition by artists & makers. A short walk from Corn Square, near the Priory. Rag rug making demos. Info 01568 737980 info@grangecourt.org
TINSEL TUESDAY TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKETS Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire. 7th, 14th and 21st December 9 – 4pm See Rowena spinning and Jenni progging. Crocheted items and rag rugs, books and seat mats for sale on our stall.
2022
Feb. 23 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Herefordshire
March 4-6 WR6 5RD WEEKEND WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcs. A historic farmhouse on a beautiful family run farm. From 5ish on Friday to Sunday lunch. Time to relax and get creative in the countryside. Accommodation (some 4 poster beds), food, tuition £265*
March 5 WR6 5RD DAY WORKSHOP at Huntlands Farm. Learn Progging & Hooking. 10-5 £65 includes beverages and light lunch*
April 2nd. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire (near crossroads on A 4112).
May 5- 8 WR13 6NW : RHS SPRING SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. Gardeners’ delights plus 3 craft guilds showing/selling. Jenni demonstrating with Worcestershire Guild. www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
May 21 POSTPONED TO JULY 2nd – DY1 4SQ : DAY WORKSHOP An introduction to rag rug making at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley.
May 28 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
EXHIBITION OPEN UNTIL 10.30 29TH JUNE: “O Frabjous Day !!” in: The Stable Gallery, Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8YP
Textiles from Jenni Stuart-Anderson Paintings from Lorenzo Gavarini
Prints from Michael J. Hancock Ceramics from Nancy Nestingen Frost
Detail from: The Competitors by Lorenzo Gavarini
June 11, 12 – HR8 2LY : Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire. ‘Growing the Future- the Revolution Starts Here’ is the theme for 2022. Rag rug taster session with Jenni 12.30-1.30 on 12th in the Georgian Stables – £10 for kit to make a sample (book through Jenni*) . https://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
July 2nd – DY1 4SQ : DAY WORKSHOP An introduction to rag rug making at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley. This is a Heritage Skills daytime course, part of the IgnitEd Programme. £50 or £40 for members. For more info call 0121 520 8054 or book online at: https://www.bclm.co.uk
Sunday 10th July 2022. Ludlow Green Festival, the county’s largest event that brings environmental issues to the forefront through interactive and entertaining ways. Planet Earth needs you! It’s time for CPR – CLIMATE, PLANET, RECOVERY
July 22 HR9 5NX 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Made in Ross, The Market House, Ross-on-Wye. Progging & Hooking.
August 9 & 23 : Makers’ Market, Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire. 9 – 4pm See Rowena spinning and Jenni progging. Crocheted items and rag rugs, books and seat mats for sale on our stall.
September 3-11 HEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK https://www.h-art.org.uk A nine day arts trail – Jenni will demonstrate rug making and exhibit with others at Kingsland Church.
September 8 – 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire (near crossroads on A 4112).
September 17 – HR2 0TX – 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Arts & Crafts Community Centre, St Michael’s Hall, Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire . Cost £55 per person. Contact: ehcraftcentre@yahoo.com
October 12 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP. Progging with option to make a FESTIVE WREATH £60; Contact * for info & bookings.
October 15 10-4 LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR, Herefordshire: lots of apples, craft stalls, cafe and more at the Priory Church, Church Street, Leominster.
19 November Annual WOODCOCK CRAFT FAIR 10-4 at St.Mary’s Church, Pembridge.
November 26,27 CHRISTMAS h.Art at Grange Court, Pinsley Road, Leominster HR6 8NL. info@grangecourt.org
2023
11 February 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP
February 18 HR2 0TX – 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP Progging and Plaiting at Arts & Crafts Community Centre, St Michael’s Hall, Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire . Cost £55 per person. Try 2 techniques or one. Contact: ehcraftcentre@yahoo.com
18 March 10 – 4 GL 1JH – DAY WORKSHOP at New Brewery Arts, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucester. Learn progging & hooking. £90. Bookings: https://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk 01285 657181
29 April 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters HR6 0HP. Progging & Hooking, £65 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Info*.
May 11 – 14 WR13 6NW : RHS SPRING SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. Gardeners’ delights plus 3 craft guilds showing/selling. Jenni demonstrating with Worcestershire Guild. www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
May 26 – June 11 SPIRIT OF FIRE – inspired by Pentecost. Mixed exhibition at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Kingsland, Herefordshire HR6 9QW.
‘Spread the Word-and the word is Love’ progged woollen rag rug
June 10, 11 – HR8 2LY : Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire. ‘Transformation for People, Plants and the Planet’ is the theme for 2023. https://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
24 June 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP. Progging & Hooking, £65
5 August 10-4 : DY10 1AZ : DAY WORKSHOP Learn Progging and hooking, vintage techniques you can use later for rag rugs. The Museum of Carpet, Kidderminster. £55 for day. 01562 69028 – http://www.museumofcarpet.org
2-10 Sept. HEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK https://www.h-art.org.uk A nine day arts trail, for artists, craft makers and creative businesses to open studios, galleries and group exhibitions to raise their profile and sell artwork. Well worth a visit – people come back every year to tour round studios and galleries. Jenni will demonstrate rug making and exhibit with others at Kingsland Church.
9 Sept. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP
October 21,22 10-4 LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR, Herefordshire: lots of apples, craft stalls, cafe and more at the Priory Church, Church Street.
18 November Annual WOODCOCK CRAFT FAIR 10-4 at St.Mary’s Church, Pembridge.
25 & 26 November: MADE IN HR6 from 10.30 to 4.00, at St Leonard’s church, Green Lane, Yarpole, Leominster HR6 0BB. Locally made arts & crafts.
3 December 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP. Progging & Plaiting/braiding rag rugs.
9 December LEOMINSTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Jenni will exhibit and demonstrate with others at THE BODY CLINIC, 17 West Street. Free parking for all horseless carriages.
2024
20 January 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Herefordshire HR6 0HP (near crossroads on A 4112). Progging & hooking, £70 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Children £25. Contact Jenni* for info.
17 February 10 – 4 DAY WORKSHOP at ROSE TINTED RAGS, Hereford HR1 2EP. (near bus and train stations). Try two vintage upcycling techniques in a day. You can start a progged, shaggy seat mat and try hooking, used to show pictorial detail. A seat mat can be finished quickly so it is a good first project. You can make it a sampler for both techniques, if you like. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
24 April 10.30-4.30 SPRING PLANT FAIR at Broxwood Court, Pembridge, HR6 9JJ. Discover beautiful, interesting and unusual plants. Meet producers of garden-related products and explore the stunning and rarely opened Broxwood Court garden and arboretum. Jenni will demonstrate with Creative Breaks members. https://www.thecartshed.co.uk/spring-plant-fair
May 9 – 12 WR13 6NW : RHS SPRING SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
June 8,9 – HR8 2LY : Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire. Creative Breaks will have a stand where members will demonstrate their crafts and some will offer workshops. https://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
20 June: 10 – 4 DAY WORKSHOP at ROSE TINTED RAGS, Hereford HR1 2EP. (near bus and train stations). Try two vintage upcycling techniques in a day. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
14 Sept. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP Progging & hooking.
Sept. 27-29 WR13 6NW : RHS AUTUMN SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. Gardeners’ delights plus 3 craft guilds showing/selling. Jenni demonstrating with Worcestershire Guild. https://www.malvernautumn.co.uk/www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
10 October 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at ROSE TINTED RAGS, Hereford HR1 2EP. (near bus and train stations). Try two heritage upcycling techniques in a day. You can start a progged, shaggy seat mat and try hooking, used to show pictorial detail. A seat mat can be finished quickly so it is a good first project. You can make it a sampler for both techniques, if you like or try plaiting/braiding if enough students want to try it. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
23 November Annual WOODCOCK CRAFT FAIR 10-4 at St.Mary’s Church, Pembridge. The fair originated in 1239 due to a Royal Charter as a hiring fair for agricultural labour which continued until the 19th century, revived in 2015 as a craft fair. Local crafts, demos, food. Rag rug demonstration all day.
Dec.7. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP Progging & hooking. Make a sampler, start a rug. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Children £25. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
2025
25 Jan. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Leysters, Herefordshire HR6 0HP (near crossroads on A 4112). Progging & hooking or plaiting, if wanted. £75 includes some hessian, hot drinks, biscuits. Children £25. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
27 February 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP – Vintage Techniques for recycling fabrics at Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9JL. £85. ref.3615 https://www.westhope.org.uk/ 01584 861293
30 April 10.30-4 SPRING PLANT FAIR (The Cart Shed) at Garnons, Byford, Hereford. Discover beautiful, interesting and unusual plants. Jenni will demonstrate with Creative Breaks members. Info: https://www.thecartshed.co.uk/spring-plant-fair
May 8 – 11 WR13 6NW : RHS SPRING SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. Gardeners’ delights plus 3 craft guilds showing/selling. Jenni demonstrating with Worcestershire Guild. www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
24 May DY101AZ – DAY WORKSHOP 10-4 at the Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Kidderminster. Progging and Hooking. £60. Book @ http://www.museumofcarpet.org 01562 69028.
7&8 June Hellens Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Much Marcle, near Ledbury, Herefordshire. ‘MIGRATION -GROWING CONNECTIONS’ is the theme for 2025. A showcase for local producers, artists and exhibitors, unusual plants, innovative products, and community based, eco and environmental organisations. Alongside exhibitors, is a changing programme of talks, children’s activities, music, performance and interactive workshops, which aim to inspire, engage and provide a fabulous experience for all ages. Creative Breaks will have a stand where members will demonstrate their crafts and some will offer workshops. https://hellensgardenfestival.co.uk
13 July SY8 1AY : LUDLOW 21 GREEN FESTIVAL, Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire. Promoting sustainable living. Locally made crafts, food, music.
17 July 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP SY7 9JL– Westhope College, Craven Arms, Shropshire. Make a plaited/braided spiral, or try progging. £85. https://www.westhope.org.uk/ 01584 861293
26 July 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at B60 4JR, Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings,Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Progging & Hooking £65 https://avoncroft.org.uk 01527 831363/831886.
9 Aug. 10-3.30 DAY WORKSHOP at ROSE TINTED RAGS, Hereford HR1 2EP. (near bus and train stations). Try two vintage upcycling techniques in a day. You can start a progged, shaggy seat mat and try hooking, used to show pictorial detail. A seat mat can be finished quickly so it is a good first project. You can make it a sampler for both techniques, if you like. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
15-25 Aug. RAINBOW SUMMER CAMP at GL14 1QU, Chaxhill, Westbury on Severn, near Gloucester A full programme of craft workshops, music & dance, ceremony, cafe scene. Whole camp or shorter. Info/tickets: https://rainbowcamp.co.uk/
1-14 Sept. Creative Breaks members exhibiting at THE CHAIR gallery in Hay on Wye, celebrating 25 years of Creative Breaks group. Some have a go sessions. Details at http://creativebreaks.co.uk
6-14 Sept. HEREFORDSHIRE ART WEEK when visitors explore open studios and galleries to see the wealth of arts and crafts. Creative Breaks members exhibiting at THE CHAIR gallery, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AE.
7th September 2-4pm at The Chair – creative rag rug drop in session. Free but £5 donation for materials.
8th September 11am – 1pm at The Chair – make a sampler using vintage rag rug technique. £20. Book at jenni.ragrugs@freeuk.com
Sept. 26-28 WR13 6NW : RHS AUTUMN SHOW at Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs. Gardeners’ delights plus 3 craft guilds showing/selling. Jenni demonstrating with Worcestershire Guild. https://www.worcestershireguild.co.uk
18 Oct. LEOMINSTER APPLE FAIR, Priory Church, Church Street, Leominster. 10-4 – Apples galore, refreshments, local crafts & more. Info: felicitynorman@gmail.com
25 Oct. 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Herefordshire HR6 0HP (near crossroads on A 4112). Progging & hooking, £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Children £25. Contact Jenni* for info.
Nov.22,23 10.30-16.00: MADE IN HR6 at St Leonard’s Church, Yarpole HR6 0BB and also at The Bell (a community owned pub), Green Lane, Yarpole, HR6 0BD. Locally made arts & crafts, +rag rug demos. Refreshments available.
6 Dec. 10-13.00 B60 4JR: FESTIVE WREATH WORKSHOP at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs. £40 or members £35.
01527 831363/831886 https://avoncroft.org.uk
31 January 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at Leysters & Middleton Village Hall, Herefordshire HR6 0HP (near crossroads on A 4112). Progging & hooking, £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Children £25. Contact Jenni* for info.
21 March 10-3.30 DAY WORKSHOP at ROSE TINTED RAGS, Hereford HR1 2EP. (near bus and train stations). Try two heritage upcycling techniques in a day. You can start a progged, shaggy seat mat and try hooking, used to show pictorial detail. A seat mat can be finished quickly so it is a good first project. You can make it a sampler for both techniques, if you like or try plaiting/braiding if enough students want to try it. £75 includes some hessian, drinks, biscuits. Contact Jenni* for info & bookings.
2 May 10-4 DAY WORKSHOP at B60 4JR, Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings,Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcs. Progging & Hooking £55 (members £50) https://avoncroft.org.uk 01527 831363/831886.
*Info/bookings: jenni.ragrugs@freeuk.com 01568 750229 – Watch this space for details. of more workshops and events..
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