Proddy Mat Making - Weekend Break
2 Nights - Friday 30th January - Sunday 1st February 2026 - Cober Hill, Scarborough
Available spaces
Join us for an inspiring weekend of artistic discovery at Cober Hill, nestled along the breathtaking North Yorkshire coast. Hosted by North Yorks Art School and led by Rachael Forest, this weekend residential welcomes artists of all skill levels to hone their craft and explore new techniques, while connecting with a community of fellow creatives. The residential package includes two-night full board, en-suite accommodation in Cober Hill’s historic mansion house with breakfast and evening meals provided. You will attend your workshop, which includes all materials between 10am-4pm on Saturday with a buffet lunch included. Complimentary refreshments, including tea, coffee, and snacks, are available throughout the day. Check in begins at 3:00pm on Friday 30th January 2026 with check out by 10:30am on Sunday 1st February 2026. Workshop takes place Saturday 31st January 2026 10am-4pm. Workshop Details This beginner-friendly session welcomes all skill levels, guiding you to create a small decorative and functional rug, approximately 30 x 40 cm using leftover and recycled fabric scraps, transformed into a vibrant proddy (clippy or hooky) mat. You’ll learn the traditional technique of prodding fabric strips through burlap or linen, using simple tools to craft a textured piece suitable as a floor rug or wall hanging of your own designs. A frame will be provided to work on and take home to complete your masterpiece. Under Rachael's guidance, you’ll master the essentials of proddy mat making, creating a small rug that reflects your unique style. You’ll begin by learning to select and prepare recycled fabric scraps such as old clothes, linens, or cotton remnants exploring how to cut them into strips for prodding. Proddy mats, also known as clippy, hooky, proggie or clootie mats, are a traditional craft that gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, when working class families up-cycled worn clothing and textiles into durable rugs and hangings. The cost of this residential includes 20% VAT (£55), as we are a VAT-registered business.
Cancellation Policy
All residentials are priced including VAT charged at 20%. By completing this purchase you are securing a place for a residential, including full board accommodation at Cober Hill. We understand that plans can change, so we’ve outlined our cancellation and rescheduling policies for our residentials to ensure clarity and flexibility. At North Yorks Art School (NYAS), we incur a number of costs as soon as a residential booking is made — including venue, tutor, bank charges and administration fees. Unfortunately, due to the increasing number of cancellations, we now need to pass on a portion of these costs to customers when cancellations occur. Rescheduling Your Booking You can reschedule your booking up to 8 weeks before the start date of your residential free of charge — provided you transfer your place to another NYAS residential event taking place at Cober Hill (subject to availability). Reschedules outside of this time will be subject to a 10% booking fee. We will confirm the change in writing and transfer your place accordingly. Cancellations & Refunds If you choose to cancel your booking rather than reschedule, the following cancellation fees will apply: Over 6 Months 90% Refund 4 to 6 months 80% refund 2 to 4 months 70% refund 31 to 60 days 50% refund 30 days or less No refund Refunds will be processed to your original payment method within 3–5 business days once the cancellation is confirmed. Your Right to Cancel (Cooling-Off Period) If you live in the UK or EU, you are entitled to a 14-day cancellation window from the date of booking. Within this period, you may cancel for a full refund without providing a reason. To exercise this right, contact us at info@bookaclass.org within the 14-day period. Refunds will be processed to your original payment method. For all booking-related enquiries, rescheduling requests or cancellations, please email: info@bookaclass.org