Low Carbon Luxe exhibitor, Barbara Wheeler, is offering a 1-day workshop in hooklatch and looped hook rug making. Learn how to design and hook a rug using discarded clothes and textiles. Hooked rugs bring our surplus garments back into usefulness.
Day includes a visit to the Op Shop across the road to forage for rug making textiles; learn how to identify wool and the natural fibres that are best for rugs. You can also bring a wool knit garment from home to use, machine knits are best. It also includes a person introduction the Exhibition Low Carbon Luxe to look at the loop pile carpets within the show.
Details
You will learn
- Learn how to design and hook a rug using discarded clothes and textiles. Hooked rugs bring our surplus garments back into usefulness.
You will get
- It also includes a person introduction the Exhibition Low Carbon Luxe to look at the loop pile carpets within the show.
Appropriate for
18+ years old
Preparation
What to bring
- Bring along some $$ for Op Shopping adventure. You can also bring a wool knit garment from home to use, machine knits are best.
What to wear
Comfortable clothes.
Your Teacher
Corban Estate Arts Centre
983 reviewsThe Corban Estate Arts Centre is located in Henderson, West Auckland.
We’re home to artist studios, our very own cafe, art classes for adults, youth and children, and an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and events.
Set within park-like grounds amongst historic winery buildings. Open Monday to Saturday, entry is free, everybody’s welcome.
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Terms & Conditions
ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES/WORKSHOPS ENROLMENT POLICY
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 7 days before the workshop commences results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 7 days of the workshop commencement date results in a transfer where possible OR full credit to be used within 6 months of cancellation date OR a full refund MINUS a 30% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given.
SPECIAL ENROLMENT POLICY FOR GLASS CASTING WORKSHOPS
- A deposit is required to secure your place and payment must be made in full to confirm your booking. Part Payment options are available at time of booking.
- Cancellation by Corban Estate Arts Centre entitles the participant to a FULL REFUND.
- Cancellation by participant up until 10 days before the workshop commences results in a full refund of amount paid MINUS a 10% admin & booking fee.
- Cancellation by participant within 10 days or on or after the workshop commencement date results in NO refund given. You may nominate someone else to take your place before the class starts.
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