Let's Learn Lockerhooking Coaster Workshop

Let me introduce Jules craft@25’s guest maker for this two hour workshop. Jules Mayouf is an expert textile maker, tutor, and author who creates modern, upcycled designs combining quilting, mixed media, and hand-stitching. A frequent TV guest designer and craft show demonstrator, she teaches all skill levels and is currently writing a book on textile-fusion bag-making. Locker hooking has been around for over a century hugely popular from the 1920s to the 1940s and originally part of the “make do and mend” era. Today, it’s enjoying a well deserved revival thanks to our love of recycling, upcycling and sustainable crafting.

Using openweave canvas and a mix of fabric and yarn, you’ll create a sturdy, beautifully textured woven coaster. Jules will introduce you to different types of canvas bases and guide you through a variety of textile and yarn options so you can explore colour, texture and pattern in your own unique way.

You’ll learn how to use the special lockerhooking tool, discover how the weaving process works, and see how this versatile technique can be used to make all sorts of practical and decorative items placemats, trivets, hotpads, mug rugs, wall hangings, even bags. Once you get the hang of it, the possibilities really are endless.

Jules will walk you through finishing techniques to complete your project neatly and confidently. No prior experience is needed just enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new.

You’ll also take home a bonus pack containing your own hooking tool and enough canvas to make three more coasters, along with full written instructions so you can continue your lockerhooking journey at home.

All materials provided. Refreshments and snacks available.