Heritage Rag Rug Techniques at Lakeside Arts Centre

Join us at Lakeside Arts Centre to try something new in this taster workshop. Led by rag rugging tutor, Kim, from Darn It! Workshops, come along to join like-minded people to learn new skills, or develop your existing skills.

In this beginner friendly session you'll learn two versatile rag rug techniques which you will use to make a piece of wall art, homewares, a brooch or more. Kim will guide you through the techniques, advise you on your final piece design and support you throughout this friendly, sociable session.

Rag rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rugs. It is eco-friendly, often using recycled or re-used fabrics, whilst producing wonderful, colourful final pieces which can bring joy to your home.

As rag rugging can take some time to complete and it's unlikely you'll finish your piece during the session (but if you opt to do a brooch you will do) but you will leave with the skills to be able to complete it at home. There will be a wide range of fabric scraps, recycled materials, colourful rope, buttons and other things to choose from to make your own unique piece.

• All equipment and materials will be provided.
• Tea/coffee will be available.

Course conditions:

The workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this the workshop will be cancelled. Your booking is secured by payment and if you choose to cancel you get a refund up to 7 days before the event however after that no refund can be given.

Travel
To reach the Lakeside Creative Arts Centre, Newmillerdam in Wakefield, West Yorkshire:

Bus from Wakefield Westgate Station:

• Take Bus 59 or 59A towards Barnsley.
• Disembark at Newmillerdam (Stop N1).
• Duration: Around 20–25 minutes.

Bus from Sandal and Agrigg Station:

• Take Bus 59 towards Wakefield.
• Disembark at Newmillerdam (Fox and Hounds Public House).
• Duration: Approximately 14 minutes.

For detailed train and bus schedules, please refer to local timetables or use journey planning tools like National Rail Enquiries or the West Yorkshire Metro website.

By car:

• From Leeds: Approximately a 30-minute drive via the M1 motorway.
• From Sheffield: Around a 45-minute drive via the M1 motorway.
• From York: Approximately a 1-hour drive via the A64 and A1(M) roads.

The Arts Centre is located at 693 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, WF2 6QQ, within the scenic Newmillerdam Country Park.
Car parking facilities are available at Newmillerdam Country Park and cost £1 for 2 hours, £2 for 4 hours and ​£4 for a full day.

By taxi:

• From Sandal and Agrigg Station: Approximately 4 minutes.
• From Wakefield Westgate Station: Approximately 8 minutes.

By foot:

• From Sandal and Agrigg Station: Approximately 48 minutes

Additional Information

• Opening Hours: The Lakeside Creative Arts Centre is typically open for events and workshops. It's advisable to check their official website or contact them directly for specific opening times and event schedules.
• Facilities: The Centre offers a range of activities promoting art, spirituality, and wellbeing. Facilities include indoor spaces for reflection and relaxation, set within the tranquil environment of Newmillerdam Country Park.

Also check out other Workshops in Wakefield, Arts events in Wakefield.