Upcycle, and give new life to worn-out fabric with artist Bronwen Whyatt.

In this three-hour workshop, you’ll transform old fabric scraps into a beautiful handwoven rug – a perfect way to add a touch of creativity and sustainability to your space.

Bronwen will show you:

how to start weaving
how to cut fabric to the right size for weaving (depending on the weight and texture)
techniques for joining new fabric pieces seamlessly
how to expand the rug to any size

Bring along old jeans, cotton, linen, polyester, wind-cheaters, sheets or pillowcases – almost anything can be woven into something wonderful.

About the artist

Bronwen Whyatt is an Adelaide Hills visual artist whose creative practice began in her grandmother’s sewing room, where she first explored textiles. Drawing on reclaimed fabrics in striking colour palettes, her quilts evoke a sense of nostalgia while reinterpreting materials from decades past. More recently she has expanded her textile work to include finely crafted, handwoven rag rugs made from repurposed materials.

What you need to know

We provide some materials and equipment but bring along old jeans, cotton, linen, polyester, wind-cheaters, sheets or pillowcases – almost anything can be woven into something wonderful.
Suitable for participants at any skill level and who are 15 years and older
Wear suitable art friendly clothing
Bring your own snacks / lunch. We provide tea and coffee.

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend this workshop, please email nvouis@ahc.sa.gov.au before 5pm, Thursday 21 January 2027. After this time and date, we cannot issue refunds.

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