Come and learn how to make a lovely rug using the Amish knot or toothbrush rugmaking technique!

What's most impressive about this method is that it uses fabric strips cut off from old linen or fabrics, saving them from landfill and giving them a new life. It's quite addictive so soon you might be trawling op shops in search for pretty prints and bright colours in bed sheets!

No experience necessary. This event will be half social chats with a bunch of like-minded queer people and half fun, educational and interactive workshop.

What will we cover?

In this hands-on class you will:

Learn and practice how to create an Amish knot
learn to use a nalebinding needle
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
Quiet Spaces
Free Ticket for First Nation Attendees

Maria in a crocheted fox hood

Who will be Teaching?

Maria (she/her) is a serial crafter. She loves learning about new crafts and techniques! She does crochet, macrame, sewing, pottery, weaving and likes to explore how these crafts can be combined and expanded.

In addition to plants and crafting, she also has a passion for cooking and baking, light painting and running Laneway Learning. You can follow her plantstagram @malayebra.

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