Create your own Rug with Valerie

THIS CLASS IS PART OF MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL'S FASHION CULTURE PROGRAM

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.

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Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just shoot an email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com.