From Bec Andersen
I began teaching people how to make rugs by hand about 5 years ago, when I found people visited my studio and wanted to make rugs of their own. The technique I use to make my larger wool commission rugs is with a hand held tool from germany that is used for mass production, called a hand tufting gun. It is not suitable for the home user, but the beautiful hand held wooden tool called a primitive rug hook imported from Ireland is. I love this workshop, for so many reasons: it is so into recycling , as the rugs are made from old fabric that is lying around, and also old clothing. The end result is always so hand made interesting. The process itself is relaxing and I have often heard the word addictive. I hold a couple of groups in my studio bimonthly to gather my happy hookers to drink tea and continue on with their projects.
Session time- half day 1.00-3.30pm.
Maximum number of participants 10
What participants should bring- materials, equipment, drawings, etc: _
Dressmaking scissors
Any old pieces of fabric, wool or cotton preferable
Chair
A simple design ( optional)
Materials Cost to participant: $35 includes hook to keep
