Oatley Remakery & Sustainability Hub -Rug Making Workshop
Event description
In this DIY workshop, you will learn how to create unique and functional circular rugs (see photos), coasters and bowls through repurposing bedlinen or other woven fabric remnants. By the end of the class you will have created the centre of your rug/coaster/bowl and have the skills to complete the project at home as well as acquiring the knowledge to create more up-cycled handmade rugs from scratch.
This workshop is for kids (10 +) and adults.
Parent-Children duos will make a great pair to do this workshop with.
Materials Required per person
- 100% cotton or polycotton woven fabric (non-stretch) can be bed sheets, doona covers, quilting fabric (either 2 pieces each no small smaller than 100cm x 50 cm or 1 piece no smaller than 50cm x 100cm
- scissors
- a wooden tool (see photo) or a 38mm safety pin
(we will also be selling material at the venue for a minimum price of $2-4, but we highly recommend, you reuse what you have at home)
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
