Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: Come along and learn how to make your own beautiful rug from upcycled fabric and a series of Amish or toothbrush knots – keeping textile waste out of landfill while learning new skills and starting a project for your home!
Your wonderful teacher Val will have lots of pretty fabrics to choose from but you are also welcome to bring in your own – a lovely way to put sentimental fabrics and old garments to use.
What will we cover?
In this hands-on class you will:
- Learn and practice how to create an Amish knot
- Learn where to source and how to select suitable fabric
- Learn who to best cut and rip fabric yarn
- Learn to join fabric strips
- Learn and practice how to start a round rug
- Learn how to finish off your rug (so you can continue working on your rug at home to achieve your chosen size)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Discounted Early Bird tickets
- Quiet Spaces
- Free Ticket for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreter (Upon Request)
Who will be teaching?
Valerie (she/her) is a passionate crafter and rag rug maker.
Her mission is to make use of fabric scraps and re-purpose fabric to avoid fabric going to landfill.
Valerie uses a number of rag rug techniques including Amish knot and crochet.
Important info:
Pic Teacher’s Own Creation
Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot an email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.