Ragged Life Ltd

Contact name: Elspeth Jackson

242
Total bookings

Rating

(107)

over 11 years
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

Ragged Life is a modern British craft brand founded by Elspeth Jackson, dedicated to breathing new life into the age-old art of rag rugging. Known for its fun, sustainable approach to creativity, Ragged Life offers inspiring workshops, high-quality tools and kits, and expert guidance to help crafters of all levels explore this tactile textile craft. With a passion for recycling and reusing fabric, Ragged Life champions slow, mindful making and has introduced thousands of makers to the joy of creating beautiful, long-lasting pieces from old textiles.

Courses, kits & gifts

platinum award

Great Wymondley, Hitchin

'Make a Christmas Rag Rug Wreath in a Day' - Hertfordshire

5½ hours

Next date: 6th Dec 2025

4 places left

£80.00

platinum award

Great Wymondley, Hitchin

"Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class - Herts

5½ hours

Next date: 25th Jan 2026

1 place left

(2)

£85.00

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Craft kit

Deluxe Rag Rug kit

49 items left

£64.98

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Craft kit

Easy Peasy Rag Rug Kit

48 items left

£51.99

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Craft kit

Introductory Rag Rug kit

44 items left

£21.99

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Craft kit

Loopy Rag Rug Kit

48 items left

£32.99

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Craft kit

Rag Rug Bouquet Kit

48 items left

£35.99

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Craft kit

Rag Rug Cushion Kit

50 items left

£51.99

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BRISTOL

Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Bristol

5½ hours

Next date: 26th Apr 2026

4 places left

(9)

£85.00

platinum award

Hitchin

Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - Hertfordshire

5½ hours

Next date: 11th Jan 2026

1 place left

(10)

£85.00

platinum award

London

Rag Rug Full Day Workshop - London

5½ hours

Next date: 10th Jan 2026

4 places left

(8)

£85.00

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Craft kit

Rag Rug Kids' Kit - Rag-a-Monsters

49 items left

£14.99

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Brighton

Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - Brighton

5½ hours

Next date: 12th Apr 2026

2 places left

(1)

£85.00

platinum award

York

Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - York

6 hours

Next date: 26th Apr 2026

6 places left

(17)

£85.00

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Craft kit

Shaggy Rag Rug Kit

48 items left

£34.99

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Great Wymondley, Hitchin

Two String Loom 3D Table Christmas Tree - Half Day Class - Hertfordshire

3 hours

Next date: 7th Dec 2025

4 places left

£40.00

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Craft kit

Ultimate Rag Rug Kit

47 items left

£76.98

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

1 Dec 25'

Gill reviewed: "Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class - Herts

"I've done a fair few craft courses but have to say that I enjoyed this one the most. Loved the studio (beautiful setting and loads of gorgeous inspirational makes and wools inside) to learning the simple but rewarding technique of peg loom weaving. From the squishy wools that are offcuts from a factory ( added bonus of being super environmentally friendly) to making a wonderful squishy rug that you can take home, a thoroughly enjoyable, relaxing day. Great teaching from Lizzie who was friendly and made us all feel comfortable. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Gill, so pleased you enjoyed the class, it certainly was a lovely day :-)"

18 Aug 25'

Corrina Grffiths reviewed: Rag Rug Workshop - Full Day - Brighton

"Lovely friendly Emily was our teacher for the day she explained everything well and was a great teacher!"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Corrina for the review, I'm so pleased you liked the class, you were a pleasure to teach :-)"

13 Aug 25'

gil fewings reviewed: Make a Rug in a Day - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class - Bristol

"Brilliant day! Great course, lovely venue and a friendly, skilled and approachable instructor. Just enough instruction to be useful and not overwhelming, and we all came away with a lovely, practical, usable and beautiful rug. 100% would recommend!"

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thank you Gil, so pleased you had a good day. You were a pleasure to teach :-)"

29 Jun 25'

Julie reviewed: "Make a Rug in a Day" - Peg Loom Weaving Full Day Class - Herts

"Attending this course with three friends and had a fabulous time. Elspeth is a fabulous teacher and we all had a great time. Can’t wait to book the next course. "

Ragged Life Ltd responded:

"Thanks Julie, you were all a pleasure teach. I'm so glad you had a good time and well done for your rugs!"