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2026 Summer Workshop

Weave a Rag Rug:
A 2 Day Workshop

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A student's rug created in one of our Rag Rug Workshops!

​​​Registration for our Summer Programs will open May 4, 2026 at 9am​​

Weave a Rag Rug: A 2 Day Workshop with Sophia DeJesus-Sabella 

Rag rugs are woven from strips of fabric and are both utilitarian and beautiful. This two-part workshop is an introduction to rag rug weaving, and covers rag preparation, weaving, and finishing techiniques for creating your own 22"x48" runner. Looms will be pre-warped and no prior weaving experience is necessary. Bring old t-shirts, sheets or other fabrics to cut up and use as your weft. We will have a limited supply of fabric available for use as well.

 

Skill Level: This is an introductory, entry level class, appropriate for those brand-new to weaving. No previous weaving experience is necessary.

Supplies needed: Bring old t-shirts, sheets or other fabrics to cut up, scissors, measuring tape, and notebook. All other workshop materials are included.

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About the Instructor: 

Sophia DeJesus-Sabella is an artist, weaver and educator. Her work is inspired by her upbringing and relationship to materials and labor.   

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Weave a Rag Rug: A 2 Day Workshop

Instructor: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella

Location: Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 42 Woodland Street Hartford

Fee: $185, includes a pre-warped loom

Date: July 9 and 10, 2026

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm with a break for lunch

Suggested Age: 16+

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REGISTER: Weave a Rag Rug: Hartford

Please Review Our Additional Registration Information and Refund Policy

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  • Check payment is due within 2 weeks of your registration to secure your spot.

  • Students should be aware: Good manual dexterity is a necessity. Shoulder, elbow, and wrist movement are needed to wind a warp and dress a loom; floor loom weaving requires hip, knee, and foot movement. Weaving does involve repetitive motion; students may take breaks as needed. 

  • Our classrooms and studios are currently only accessible by a flight of stairs.

  • Refund Policy and Class Cancellations: 

    • The Weaving Center reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. Should we do so, registered students will receive a full refund. 

    • For active classes cancelled due to weather or instructor illness, a make-up time will be scheduled. 

    • Registered Students: Please notify the Weaving Center as soon as possible if there is a need to cancel your registration.
      - If there is a waiting list and the spot can be filled, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from the total refund if you have paid by credit. If you have paid by check and the spot can be filled, you will receive a full refund.
      - If a spot cannot be filled, no refund will be offered. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness. Please contact us if supplies are included as part of the registration fee.
      - We do not offer credit towards another class.

  • No-shows forfeit any refund and make-up classes (for instances other than weather related cancellations or instructor illness) are not offered.

    updated July 2025​

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