Rag Rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rags. In this open ended session you'll learn two versatile rag rug techniques that can be used to make a piece of wall art, homewares, a brooch or more. As rag rugging takes a long time to complete you may not finish your piece in the session (but if you opt to do a brooch you will do) but will go away with tools and skills to complete it. There will be a wide range of fabric scraps, recycled materials, colourful rope, buttons and other things to choose from to make your piece unique.

Session: Friday 8 September 1pm-4pm

Ticket: £45/ £40.50

Tutor: Kim Searle

'All my workshops are based on encouraging sustainability, building community and supporting attendees well-being.' Kim studied BA (Hons) Textile Crafts at the University of Huddersfield, specialising in textile printing. She also studied weaving, felting, bookbinding, dark room photography and fine art printing at L'Ecole des Beaux Artes at Besancon, The Academy of Design in Kuopio and Leeds University, as well as studying a range of creative techniques on a foundation course at UcCA Canterbury. Kim's workshops are run with a relaxed, informal and inclusive atmosphere, letting people go at their own pace. Materials, guidance and technical assistance are provided but everyone is encouraged to push their own creativity, and most of all have a good time!

Learn mending techniques that highlight and celebrate the repair process.  We'll cover patching with various embroidery techniques, darning and sashiko stitches.  Bring clothes to repair or leave with a variety of samples using our fabrics.

Session: Friday 8 September 10am-12pm

Tickets: £30/£27

Tutor: Kim Searle

'All my workshops are based on encouraging sustainability, building community and supporting attendees well-being.' Kim studied BA (Hons) Textile Crafts at the University of Huddersfield, specialising in textile printing. She also studied weaving, felting, bookbinding, dark room photography and fine art printing at L'Ecole des Beaux Artes at Besancon, The Academy of Design in Kuopio and Leeds University, as well as studying a range of creative techniques on a foundation course at UcCA Canterbury. Kim's workshops are run with a relaxed, informal and inclusive atmosphere, letting people go at their own pace. Materials, guidance and technical assistance are provided but everyone is encouraged to push their own creativity, and most of all have a good time!

Create your own miniature plant pots with artist and maker Kim Searle using a variety of geometric and recycled moulds. Jesmonite was named material of the year 2017, have a go and see why! It's a versatile material that will create a different pot every time - you'll learn how to weigh it, mix it, add colours and textural effects to create a pot unique to you. Pots can be made with pale pastels or vibrant colours, block colours or fantastic marbled effects. You will get to try a type of Jesmonite that will set by the end of the session as well as another type that will set the next day and has a much more organic look. There will be a variety of plant cuttings that you can add to your new set pots! £28.00 pp