Rugmaking Workshop

Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejwa45muf52f5f68&llr=f96rc4cab

9am – 5pm each day

In this workshop for adults and older students, with Jo Hess, students will make their own thick, fully functional felt area rug. The rug will be intricately patterned with geometric designs in the various natural colors of undyed wool. Students will make their own prefelt and learn to “kick” the felt, with a dance-like rhythm that can be sustained for days on end. Jo will introduce a traditional no-waste design approach and guide students with improvisational composition. The majority of the workshop will take place on the floor, but the final day will be spent hand finishing the rug on a tabletop. Throughout the workshop Jo will discuss wool processing and purchasing, as well as rug care and cleaning instructions. All experience levels are welcome, and no prior feltmaking experience is necessary to participate.