Home Crafts
Our home crafts workshops include a wide range of changing creative classes including rag-rugging, cake decorating, lampshade making and mandala painting. These workshops are run by external tutors so clicking the booking link will take you to their specific booking page.
Also see our range of Sewing & Dressmaking and Weaving & Yarn Craft classes.
"Make a Rug in a Day"
Peg Loom Weaving
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Join Ragged Life for a fun-filled day of peg loom weaving and create your very own handwoven rug to take home! Perfect for beginners, this workshop teaches you the basics of weaving in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Choose your own colour scheme from our stunning range of woollen blanket yarn and have fun experimenting with patterns to craft a one-of-a-kind rug. With expert guidance, plenty of tea, and a great atmosphere, you’ll leave with an approx 100 x 60cm rug and the skills to keep weaving at home. All materials provided. £80
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Saturday 9th August
10am-3:30pm
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Rag Rug making​
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​​A full-day workshop designed to give you all the skills you need to be able to start any rag rug project for yourself at home. Learn the traditional shaggy, short shaggy and loopy techniques of rag rugging into hessian, whilst making a project of your choice. £80
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Sunday 10th August
Sunday 26th October
Saturday 31st January 2026
Saturday 29th November
10am-3:30pm
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BENTO CAKE DECORATING
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In this cake decorating workshop you'll start with a pre-made 5-inch cake (flavour options include red velvet, lemon, carrot, coffee, or classic Victoria sponge) and learn how to create stunning designs. You'll master how to make, colour, and flavour icing, plus gain tips on covering the cake smoothly and using popular piping techniques. By the end, you'll take home your very own decorated cake to show off! Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their cake-decorating skills. £29.99
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Saturday 16th August
Saturday 4th October
​10am-12:30pm
Intermediate Buttercream Floral Cupcakes
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Join this fun cake decorating workshop and learn the art of creating stunning floral buttercream cupcakes with becca from Bouqcakes. You'll discover the secrets behind making intricate buttercream flowers and learn how to craft beautiful designs to take home and share with friends and family. By the end, you’ll have a box of beautifully handcrafted floral cupcakes reflecting your newfound skills.
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Previous piping experience essential.
All equipment needed for the workshop is provided.
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​Saturday 13th September
10am-12:30pm
£65 per person, 16yrs+​
Lampshade making
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If you adore interior styling and want to break free from run of the mill chain store offerings, it’s time to learn a new skill! You will spend the workshop learning how to make a rolled edge drum lampshade of your preferred size (15cm - 40cm in diameter). The course is suitable for complete beginners, simply bring along your own choice of fabric. All other materials are provided. £45-£50
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Friday 26th September, 21st November, 30th January 2026 & 20th March 2026
7pm-9pm
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Beginners Buttercream Floral Cupcakes
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Join this fun autumn workshop and learn the art of creating stunning floral buttercream cupcakes from scratch. You'll discover the secrets behind making intricate buttercream flowers and learn how to craft beautiful designs to take home and share with friends and family.
All equipment needed for the workshop is provided. Immerse yourself in a creative session that will leave you feeling accomplished and uplifted!
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​Saturday 11th October
10am-12:30pm
£65 per person, 16yrs+​
Winter Buttercream Floral Cupcakes
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A winter themed cupcake decorating class where you'll discover the secrets behind making intricate buttercream flowers and learn how to craft beautiful designs to take home and share with friends and family. Even if you've never tried cake decorating before, you're in good hands with friendly instructor, Rebecca. Working with top-quality ingredients and professional tools, you'll experience the joy of seeing your ideas take shape as edible art.
All equipment needed for the workshop is provided. Previous piping experience is advisable.
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​Saturday 8th November
10am-12:30pm
£65 per person, 16yrs+​
