Knittaz with Attitude: Blackpool Rag Rugging with Jenny Steele

Join Aunty Social's longest running creative group for textile crafts, good tunes, yummy veggie/vegan food and plenty of brews.

December session - guest artist Jenny Steele

Rag Rugging

Join artist Jenny Steele to learn the heritage craft of rag rugging to create an expressive and colourful rag rugged square using both hook and shaggy rag rug techniques. 

Rag rugging was historically a domestic craft used in times of necessity to create floor mats and covers using old coats and sacking. We will update this technique by using bright and discarded Blackpool inspired fabrics to create contemporary textile pieces. Relaxed and friendly session, beginners welcome.

You can join in with the artist-led activity or bring your own crafty projects to work on.

Beginners warmly welcomed.

Cost: £4 (£3 for kids)

Includes

• Wool & Equipment
• A plant-based meal
• Hot and cold drinks

PLEASE BOOK YOUR SPOT TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - and so we can make enough food!

These sessions are in our upstairs workshop space. We're having a lift installed in October 2025.

There is currently no level access. It’s a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the event.

If you can’t manage the stairs but really want to attend, please let us know by the 24th of the month before by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790. and we will try to move the activity downstairs.

If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know.

GETTING HERE

• Tram & Train to Blackpool North Station
• Bus: No 6 or 18 to Topping St., No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings), No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot Rd

• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.

TOP TIP: If you need to park a car, then there is usually plenty of free on-street parking on Edward St and Topping St from 6pm.

REFUNDS

• If you can no longer attend, please request a refund using the link in your confirmation email.
• Orders can be refunded up to 7 days before the event.
• Refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite booking fee of 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket