The Doak House Museum will be hosting workshops in rag-rug making in August and herbs in September.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, the staff of the museum on the Tusculum College campus will offer a class in rag-rug making. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rag-rugging is a great beginning project for young people and adults who are new to crafting. Workshop participants will learn three simple techniques to make custom accessories for the home. Participants will learn how to make “toothbrush” rugs, hoop rugs, and a style of shag rug. The rugs are made using old t-shirts and woven fabric off-casts. Class fee is $10, and participants are asked to bring t-shirts, old sheets or fabric remnants to upcycle. All other needed tools will be provided.
An herbal class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. This popular “Lotions and Potions” make-and-take workshop focuses on using essential oils derived from plants and herbs to make lip balms, lotion bar, and other products for personal use. This fun, interactive class is an introduction to the world of herbs and medicinal plants. The fee is $10 per person, and participants will get to take home several completed items and a cutting from the museum’s herb beds.
Space for each workshop is limited, Contact Dollie Boyd at 423-636-8554 or dboyd@tusculum.edu to reserve a spot.
The Doak House Museum and the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library are operated by the Department of Museum Program and Studies of Tusculum College. In addition to the museums, the department is responsible for the College Archives and offers one of the few undergraduate Museum Studies degree programs in the country. The two museums are also part of the National Historic District on the Tusculum College campus. Follow the museums on Facebook and Twitter to learn the latest news and upcoming events or visit its Web site at www.tusculum.edu/museums to learn more about the variety of programs offered at the museums.