Textile Transformations | Radical Rugs Workshop

About

This workshop invites you to explore the history of protest through the traditional craft of rag rugging. Drawing on the long tradition of printing t-shirts with messages of Dissent, this workshop offers a hands-on and sustainable way to transform those messages into lasting textile artworks.

What you will be doing

You will begin by choosing a word or symbol of protest or dissent and drawing your design onto a piece hessian. You will then cut recycled t-shirts into strips and learn the traditional "hooky" rag rugging technique, attaching the fabric strips to your hessian backing to bring your design to life.

What you will need to bring

Participants are encouraged to bring their own old t-shirts. A selection will also be provided on the day to ensure a mix of colours and textures to work with.

This workshop is best suited for

All skill levels. No prior experience in rag rugging is required, only basic sewing skills are needed to participate in this workshop.