Braided Rug Workshop with Laura Brown April 30 & May 7

Braided-in Cotton Rag Rugs

with Laura Brown

Thursdays, April 30 & May 7; 6-8:30pm

Holland Arts West Unit 3B

607 22nd Ave NE, Mpls MN 55418

Description

Create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind rug from old clothes and discarded fabric. No sewing is required with this flexible and forgiving braided-in technique. There are many design options and opportunities for experimentation with color and pattern.

Required Tools/Materials

• Bring your old woven cotton fabrics: think old sheets and yardage of cotton and cotton blends, old men’s dress shirts, etc. Cotton blends are okay, as long as it’s at least about 60% cotton.When thinking about color and value, consider selecting fabrics in the categories of light, medium, and dark to create contrast and patterns, or bring whatever you have and experiment!

• **Denim and knit fabrics are not ideal for this method.

• A pair of fabric scissors

• A clipboard for anchoring your rug in place

• A small crochet hook is helpful

Physical Ability/Skills Needed

• Ability to sit for awhile

• Enough hand strength and dexterity to braid multiple strands of fabric

• Enough vision or feeling to manipulate fabric.