2020 RHGNS RUG SCHOOL - Saturday, May 2 - Friday, May 8, 2020 - Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia
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2020 RHGNS RUG SCHOOL
Saturday, May 2 – Friday, May 8, 2020
Welcome to the NS Rug Hooking School at Mount St. Vincent University. We are very pleased that the cost of
our accommodations and meals remains unchanged for 2020. Here is some information about the campus and
school you may find helpful. Please read in its entirety as it contains key information.
The most important thing to remember right now, is that you cannot apply until January 1, 2020. We will have
printable applications posted so that you may prepare them if you are intending to mail in your application.
However, the online version will not be activated until January 1, 2020. PayPal will also be available on January
1st. You DO NOT have to have your own PayPal account in order to pay online. You must, however, have a Visa to
charge the registration fee to when using PayPal. I hope this clarifies the questions surrounding applications and
payments.
The University and Rug School are a Smoke and Scent Free environment.
Accessibility – For those who require alternate access to the various buildings, we have put together a list of
some options for you to consider making your stay more comfortable:
• For transportation anywhere on the campus, be it your classroom, meals or assembly, Campus Security
is available and on-call to take you. Please give them enough notice as they may be in the middle of
something when you call, but they will be there as soon as they can. This is reserved for those with
mobility issues or those who have concerns of walking alone.
• There are ramps at the entrances to Westwood, Assisi and Evaristus buildings. Rosaria student centre
has a ground floor entrance around the corner to the right of the main entrance (you pass the pub on
the outside)
• All buildings are equipped with elevators.
• If you find that Westwood residence is too far from Rosaria where assembly and the cafeteria,some
classes and other activities are held, you may request a room in Assisi which is close to and level with
the entrance to the 4th floor of Rosaria. This must be requested by checking the box on the application
at the time you submit your application. Changes will not be made once we are at Rug School.
• There are two (2) Parking Spots at the main entrance to Westwood that are available to those who have
a parking pass for accessibility reasons. If these spots are available and you choose to park there, please
be thoughtful and not leave your car there all week. There may be others with accessibility issues who
could benefit from the convenience of these spots.
• Some students in Westwood residence drive to Assisi each day. If you would like a drive, make
arrangements with one of them. If you are a driver and you see that someone would benefit from your
help, please make the offer.ATM – You will find on the first floor of Rosaria
Emergency Numbers and Civic Address for Mount St. Vincent are at the top of your timetable.
Membership renewals – Rug school is a great opportunity to renew your membership for the following year.
Forms will be distributed while you are there.
Parking – All students of Rug School are entitled to free parking while at school.
For the full-week students, your parking pass will be available to you when you pick up your room key. If they
forget to offer you one, make sure you ask.
For students of the workshops, please go to the security office in the Assisi building (see map) to pick up your
parking pass. Your pass will be valid for the day(s) you are in your workshop only.
All students: Your parking pass must be displayed in your windshield while on campus.
Safety and Security – Please keep Directions to Tim Hortons
yourself and your valuables safe. Always Directions are from the Multi-purpose room in Rosaria where we
lock your car and keep your purse close have Assembly.
at hand or in a safe place. If you have • Take the stairs or elevator down to level 2.
medications, please ensure these are • From Stairs turn right or coming off the elevator turn left
kept safe and available. • Go past the fitness centre and turn right to Pedway.
• Continue through pedway
Even though we are amongst our friends • At the end of the pedway you are in the McCain building
we are not the only people on campus, • Turn right and take elevator down to 1st floor
and we would not want to have any of • Turn left and go all the way through the Atrium to the Library.
our students or teachers experience any • Go all the way through the library and Tim’s is in the hallway
unfortunate mishaps. after you pass through the library.
• They usually close at 3:00 pm so keep this in mind before you
make the trek!
Things to remember
• Please take care of your room key, it will cost you $50.00 plus tax to replace
• Assemblies are held in the Multi-purpose room (MPR) in Rosaria Student Centre Monday to Thursday at
8:30 am. Times are on your timetable. Be sure to attend for presentations,information and daily draws.
Students of workshops are invited to attend Assembly. You only win if you are in attendance – this
applies to everyone.
• Silent Auction is an auction of fibre arts related items. If you bring something to donate, please bring it
to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) Sunday between 4 and 5 pm or Monday between 8and 8:30 am. The
silent auction will open for bidding at 1:00 pm on Monday and close
• Wednesday at 4:25 pm. Students of the workshops are invited to participate in the live and silent
auctions. If workshop students wish to donate items for the auction please refer to the above times for
drop off.
• We will not be holding a live auction this year. All auction items will be in the silent auction.Silent Auction
Proceeds from the auction will be used to offset school expenses. Items donated to the auction are accepted at
the discretion of the Rug School Committee. We are not responsible for lost or misplaced items. The designer’s
name must appear on all patterns donated and patterns must not be copies of someone else’s work.
Class Photos will be taken Tuesday morning and delivered to your teacher Wednesday or Thursday for distribu-
tion. There is no charge for the photo.
Down time is your own time and you may use it however you choose. If someone expresses an interest in time
alone in their room or to opt out of a group gathering, please respect their wishes.
Wednesday night is party night in Vinnie’s Pub located in Rosaria Student Centre. The theme for 2019 is “The
Colour Wheel” in Celebration of Rug School’s 40th Anniversary. Craig Robertson,our favourite DJ will be back for
another fun filled night. This year we hope to see lots of Bell Bottoms and Disco Balls. Munchies will be provided,
and a cash bar will be available. This year Workshop students are welcome to attend the party. We look forward to
seeing your colourful attire/costumes. Costumes are not a requirement to attend.
Show and Tell / Open House - Open House to the public and fellow students is Thursday evening May 7th
from 6-8 pm in the MPR. Set up by individual classes will be from 4-5 pm. Tables will be provided with the class
name on them but it’s up to the teachers and students of each class to set up their own displays. We encourage
workshop students to bring back your masterpieces for display with all the other classes. We will have a table for
workshop students combined.
Box Lunches – if you require a box lunch for travelling on Friday, a sign-up sheet will be available at assembly on
Monday morning. You will be reminded during Assembly.
Friday Luggage Storage – If you require luggage storage on Friday morning after check-out, the location will
be announced at assembly as it is determined by the University based on availability.
Meals Workshop Students – In addition to the items already mentioned
Meal Price for off-campus guests: above, there are other things that you may want to consider.
Breakfast: $10.35 HST included • Meals may be prepaid at the time of your application or directly
Lunch: $14.95 HST included to the Conference Office (902-457-6364). if you decide to stay
Dinner : $18.40 HST included for meals after applying. You may not pay at the Cafeteria.
• If you are a commuter, we would love to have your join us in
Rooms: $27.00 per night plus tax the dining room for lunches as well as dinner Thursday night
before the Open House. (Between 5:00 and 6:00)
• Overnight accommodation may be requested on your
application. The cost per night is 27.00. You will be situated in
a single room in the Westwood Residence. There will be no
refunds after April 1/20.RUG SCHOOL COURSES
1 - 2 Day Workshops
Advanced Beginners with Wanetta Evans
This 2-day workshop is designed for those rug hookers who can hook and wish to progress along the journey
of learning more about the art of Rug Hooking. Now that you are able to pull loops, this is the next step in
progressing and learning more knowledge on how to prepare and finish your project. This class can also be a
refresher class for someone who has been hooking for a period of time, yet feels they need a refresher class. Also,
you may have been away from Rug Hooking for some time and want to get started again. This will be a good
workshop for you. We would love to have all types of Rug Hookers in this class.
Here are a few topics we will cover in this class.
1. How to prepare your backing for hooking.
2. How to put the pattern on the backing.
3. How to estimate how much material you will require for the
project.
4. Learn about hooking with a swatch as well as Dip Dyed
material.
5. Learn how to shade a basic design.
6.Borders/ no borders.
7. Finishing
Wanetta Evans
Wanetta started Rug Hooking in 1993 after retiring from a long career in Banking and became a certified teacher
with the Teachers Branch of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia in 2002. She has taught at Rug School several
times as well as the Teachers Training course in 2016 and 2019. Wanetta has taught workshops in many locations
in the Maritime Provinces. She is well known for her Large Flowers using Dip Dyed material as well as 3D
Geometric classes. Wanetta enjoys sharing her passion for Rug Hooking with her students.
Nuno Felt with Embellishments
“OCEAN DEPTHS” with Leslie McFarlane
Come play with some hand dyed fine silk, oh-so-soft merino,
shiny metallic threads, glass beads and cheesecloth along with
soap and water. A great recipe for a fun 1-day workshop while
creating texture and adding embellishment to your one of a
kind nuno felt creation. Nuno felt is the fusion of fibre and fabric
to create a wonderful new textured material. We will be using
merino wool roving and fine habotai silk.
In addition to learning the nuno felt technique to provide
a lovely textured surface, we will learn a shibori technique
and a technique for embedding other fabrics; both will add
extra dimension to the project. Add in some beading and
embroidery and it will be set to frame or use as you wish. This
workshop is suitable for anyone who likes to be creative, learn
new techniques and just have some fun! No previous felting
experience is necessary.Kit fee: $15 includes all supplies (frame is not included) The frame used was purchased at Michaels. It measures
13” X 16” with the inside mat opening measuring 7.5” x 9.5”
Note: The colourway will be similar to the photo, however since the silk and merino are hand dyed, there will be
variations!!!
Leslie McFarlane
Exploring the creative process has led me down many paths. This journey has provided me with numerous skills
that I am able to carry through from one form of creativity to another. It seems, however, that I am continually
drawn back to the passion I have for fibre and fabric. I love to design, create and tutor a number of fibre arts. The
opportunity to take raw materials, play for a while and then create unique, one of a kind items is so rewarding.
Currently, I am exploring various aspects of felting and the incorporation of embellishing techniques to enhance
my work. The possibilities are endless and the more I explore, the greater the desire to design and create new
pieces becomes. I truly love to share by teaching others the skills that will allow them to find their own creativity.
“Creative Stitches” and “Textured Trees” with Donna Gass
Most recently when you view the rug hooking magazines and visit the exhibitions of rugs, you are seeing more
and more inventiveness. This workshop will teach you how to create these new exciting designs and how
to install texture to your hooked pieces. Its all about texture and all about creative stitches. Join me for an
adventure of creativeness and see your future rugs come alive with pizzazz!
Donna Gass
Donna has been hooking since 1999 and has attended RHGNS
school for the last 18 years as a student or teacher. She received
her teacher certificate in 2011 and presently she serves as vice
president for the Teachers Branch of RHGNS.
Her want to hook came naturally being influenced by her oil
painting Mum, whose work was mostly bespoke and treasured
all around the world in many private collections and her
Grandmother who literally could do anything with her dear
old hands, which included knitting, crochet, embroider, tatting
sewing, braiding and hooked rugs.
Donna’s work has been featured in Celebration and The Rug
Hooking Magazine in England. Her favourite classes to teach are
Special Stitches, Proddy, 3-D flowers, Paisleys, Art Deco, and Art
Nouveau.
You will also find her work will have different fabrics, yarns, silks,
shoelaces and feature embellishments of pebbles, wood, beads,
buttons. “To make the pieces more interesting”. Donna teaches
mostly in Nova Scotia but is available to travel elsewhere.
Lastly students should be aware, she has been known to tell funny stories and must be prepared to have some
laughs and fun.“Framing techniques” with Gail Lambert
To frame or not to frame…that is the question
Ever wonder why framers charge so much? What is the mystery
behind the paper backing? Discover these secrets with this
two-day workshop that will provide an overview of framing do’s
and don’ts for a finished hooked pattern. We will discuss the
advantages or disadvantages of gluing, stapling, whipping and
lacing. Each student will learn how to correctly position, estimate
materials needed, and frame their own work.
You must have a finished hooked design, either an 8×10 or 10×14
hooked piece, no whipped edges. Minimal cost for materials extra.
About Gail Lambert
After retiring from nearly 10 years of framing Gail Lambert focuses
her time hooking and teaching Celtic designs. Author of ‘Hooked
on Celtic’ she spends her time delving into the Celtic world and
hooking these wonderful designs. Gail’s framing skills and
techniques will be shared in this long-awaited workshop.
“Advanced Punch Needle” with Kevin LeMoine
Prerequisite – Level 2 Punch Needle Experience
This Advanced 1-day workshop is designed for Punch Needle Rug Hookers that have already taken a beginners
course and have punched on their own. It is designed for those Punchers who want to take their experience to
the next level and learn new techniques to complement their current knowledge. In this course we will use 3
different Oxford Punch Needles to achieve dimension throughout the landscape and will be using a combination
of 2 ply Wool Yarn and #3 cut Polar Fleece Strips.
Kit fee: $35.00 Includes 13” x 13” Pattern on Monks Cloth and all
required yarn and polar fleece to complete the project. Punching
Frames and Oxford Punch Needles are not included but will be
available for purchase or use during the class.
- Kit Pattern – designed and punched by Kevin LeMoine
About Kevin LeMoine
Kevin was born and raised in small town Amherst, Nova Scotia
and is now settled in Shemogue, New Brunswick. He started
his arts path in his early teens with Oil Painting, to be followed
by Tole Painting which he successfully taught for 5 years. After
many forays in the Fiber Arts, including Punch Needle Embroidery,
Cross Stitch, Needlepoint and Latch Hook, Kevin was introduced
to Traditional Rug Hooking by his Mother. Kevin has evolved
into Punch Needle Rug Hooking where he has found great peace and relaxation in using the Amy Oxford Punch
Needle. He has recently become a Certified Amy Oxford Punch Needle Instructor and is offering classes throughout
the area and is excited to spread the joy of Punch Needle Rug Hooking.5 Day Workshops
“MEET ELAINE” with Linda Marchbank
With great pleasure and enthusiasm this course will introduce you
to the legacy and life of the late Elaine Harrison, an important and
beloved PEI artist, poet, teacher and activist. From her harbour
and coastal scenes, still life images, florals, buildings, streetscapes,
abstracts, people and cats, Elaine’s vast body of images is playful,
colourful, energetic, iconic and speaks to the soul of maritime
lifestyles – a rug hookers dream!
The class will focus on interpretation of Elaine’s style through
rug hooking and is best suited to students with at least an
intermediate mastery of skills.
To meet copyright requirements, a Certificate of Authorized Use will be issued with each pattern so that finished
pieces may be exhibited and publicly displayed.
Students registering for this class will have 14 images to chose from.
About Linda Marchbank
Linda is a professional teacher, home economist and former school administrator with extensive experience in
adult education. She has taught rug hooking for 15 years through classes, workshops, rug schools and university
seniors’ college and programs. Encouragement of creativity, excellence and love for rug hooking in all its aspects is
a focus of every class, as well as, innovation and building on student knowledge. A McGown certified teacher her
work has been recognized through peoples’ choice selection, at McGown workshops, shows and exhibitions.
“A Story to Tell” with Debbie Lessard
Some of us tell our stories by journaling and we rug hookers bring our stories to life through our rugs. Stories are
also influenced by major events in our lives.
In this class we will explore different techniques in creating a storytelling
rug. We will discuss how to adapt photos as inspiration to create our
stories. Bring photos and your ideas with you. My goal as a teacher is to
help and assist my students to use their creativity to tell their stories. Bring
wool from your stash or whatever you wish to hook with. The door is wide
open. It will be a class of learning and exploring the possibilities to tell our
stories through rug hooking.
About Debbie Lessard
Debbie Lessard has been rug hooking since 2005. She especially loves to
design and create her own pieces. Debbie has made sure she explores as
many styles of rug hooking as possible so she can pass her knowledge on to
her students. She is a Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia Certified Teacher.
Some classes she has taught are: 5 Day Storytelling and a 5 Day Autumn
Glory Class at KIRA (Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts) in
St. Andrews New Brunswick and taught Autumn Glory at the RHGNS
Rug school. One of Debbie’s rugs, “The Journey” is owned and hangs at
Kingsbrae Garden in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.Fi-Fi (Find It – Finish It) with Anne Lockhart
Do you have a few of these in your closet or under your bed? Could you have used the wool for another project?
If so Fi-Fi (Find it and Finish it) is the course for you. Find those hidden away mats and I will help you finish them.
Besides individually helping you with your rugs (notice the plural) we will have short planned mini lessons every
day.
About Anne Lockhart
I was formally an elementary school teacher in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
I have always been interested in expressing myself in an artistic crafty
way. When I was living in Amherst in the late 90’s I was introduced to Rug
Hooking and I have been hooked ever since.
I have taught four classes at rug school, two Chez Francois {using recycled
wool}, Come Play with the Masters, and Designing a Rug with your Stash
in Mind. Besides RHGNS school I have taught in Moncton, Springhill, Pictou
Newfoundland and here on PEI. I have taught at community school and the
Leap Program for Seniors in PEI. I have been very involved with the RHGNS
Teachers Branch as Secretary, Vice President, President, and I am now Past President. Notice I have not been
treasurer.
I have taken many pictorial courses at RHGNS Rug School with Caroline Moser, Pam Bartlett and Jane Halliwell
Green. In Amherst I have taken landscape courses with Deanne Fitzpatrick and Norma Silverstien. I have travelled
to the States to take pictorial courses in Vermont with Molly Colegrove and Roslyn Logsdon. In most these courses I
have used my own designs.
I have taken dye courses from Sarah Ladd, Gail Dufresne, and a day with Nancy Jewett.
Other teachers that I have been honoured to have are Jeanie Fields, Elizabeth Black, Gene Shepherd, Wanetta
Evans, Doris Norman, Ruth Downing, Jon Ciemiewicz, Cherylyn Brubaker and Susie Stephenson. As you can
see, I have been very fortunate to have been influenced by the very best and talented teachers in my quest for
knowledge in the art of hooking.
I would love to share all my knowledge with you. I have enough experience that I would prefer to adapt a course to
your needs. I would love to give you wings to fly.
“Hooking & Stitching with Sari Silk” with Dawn Liu-Smyth
Silk ribbon from India has become a popular material for rug hooking in recent years. Available in so many bright
and beautiful colours, the silk adds amazing sheen and texture. The ribbon is versatile and fun to hook with.
In this one-week workshop, participants will learn techniques used to hook
silk ribbon and explore how to incorporate stitching techniques. The first
day and half will be spent working on a 12×12 sampler. The instructor will
use the sampler to teach techniques such as shisha, couching, feathering,
etc. When completed, the sampler makes a perfect pillow or bag front.
Participants will then proceed to plan their own unique design. Under the
guidance of the instructor, students will draw, transfer and colour-plan
their own 16”x20” or 20”x24” original piece. By the end of the week, each
participant will be well on their way to completing their silk masterpiece.
This class is suitable for all skill levels. Basic hooking experience is beneficial.Dawn Liu-Smyth
Dawn is a Canadian fibre artist specializing in rug-hooking & felting. Her studio, Heartfelt Fibre Arts, is located in
Toronto and also offers workshops and on-line sales. A former high school teacher, Dawn began hooking 10 years
ago and works predominately with alternative fibres, including silk ribbon, velvet and art yarns. She is a member
of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild and the Etobicoke Rug Crafters.
“Namely Kaleidoscopes” with Donna Legere
Create a name in a kaleidoscope. You will learn to design your kaleidoscope, prepare the design from paper to
pattern and your pattern to backing. Colour planning with be explored and finally hooking your own design.
At the end of this course you will feel confident in designing and completing your own Namely Kaleidoscope.
Multiple versions of the kaleidoscope will be demonstrated and finishing techniques will be discussed.
Donna Legere
Donna began hooking in 2006. A RHGNS Certified Teacher and member of
the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia previously holding offices of treasurer
and director. She is also a member of ATHA and TIGHR. Her adaptation of
Robert Gonsalves Widow’s Watch II was People’s Choice at the Lunenburg
Fisheries Museum in 2017 and is an Honourable Mention in the Rug
Hooking Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs 29.
Development and Translation of Hidden Messages and Visions in Hooked
Rugs inspires her designs and hooking.
Can you see the name Kaleb in this kaleidoscope?
‘A Designer for All Time, William Morris’ with Doris Norman
“Have nothing in your home which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”
William Morris’ decorating philosophy can be summarized in one
word “simplicity”. We will be hooking Morris designs and learn about
his time and place. You may purchase a design from the instructor,
a rug hooking studio or create your design. My student letter will
include a list of “copy free books” as well as colour suggestions.
Some of the designs use a monochromatic colour scheme others
use the original colour of the design. A little shading knowledge will
be helpful however, we will be hooking only a few values of each
beautiful hue. Any fabric and cut from 3 to 8 may be used, this will
be determined by the intricacy of the design and the weave of the
backing. Join me for a fun filled course, a lot of learning and sharing
by student and instructor.
Doris Norman
Doris Norman is a skilled artisan and instructor since 1982 and enjoys sharing her passion for rug hooking with
others. She encourages students to relax and enjoy the process of creating an heirloom to be passed down to
future generations. Doris encourages students to create designs, to dye and use reclaimed fabrics. She teaches
rug hooking courses at schools and workshops across Canada, recently in Victoria BC, Niagara on the Lake
Ont, Oxford NS and Halifax NS. Doris is an accredited Nova Scotia and Pearl McGown Teacher specializing in
Jacobean/Crewel, William Morris Design, Monochromatic, Landscape and Realistic Shading.Her work has been featured in Created Here Magazine, Canadian Living Magazine, Rug Hooking Magazine, Hook
Me a Story by Deanne Fitzpatrick and in Story Rugs by Paulette Hackman. Her hooked designs are in private
collections as well as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, NB. Doris has a passion for the history of rug
hooking and its preservation. She is a founding member of the New Brunswick Mat Registry and several rug
hooking guilds.
“All About Yarn” with Heather Gordon
At last – a course designed to cover everything you need to know about hooking with yarn! You have unlimited
options, whether you want to try a traditional design or combine yarn with other fibres to create your own
unique style.
We will survey a full range of techniques covering various
regional styles, traditional use of yarn in Garrett’s Bluenose rugs,
modern punch needle applications, mixed multi-fibre hooking,
and creating texture with yarn. The course will include practical
tips on how to handle yarn and how to evaluate and select the
perfect natural or synthetic fibre for your design.
Yarn can be used in a full range of styles from traditional to ultra
contemporary. It is ideal for small items such as coasters, mug
mats or Christmas ornaments. It can also be used for floor mats
and makes fantastic wall hangings and pictorials.
Choose a style. Choose some interesting yarns. Create your own masterpiece.
Heather Gordon
I was lucky to learn from the best, taking my first hooking course with the legendary Jeanne Field in 1976. After a
wide range of courses with Jeanne and other Ontario Guild teachers and many years at NS and NL rug schools, I
still enjoy discovering new styles and adding new techniques to expand my hooking skills.
Today, my areas of special interest are at opposite ends of the rug hooking spectrum: preserving traditional styles
and materials as a heritage artisan and creating innovative multi-fibre pieces as a contemporary fibre artist.
In addition to organizing exhibits for museums and community groups, I demonstrate traditional Maritime
hooking styles at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, teach workshops, design original patterns and kits and
enjoy hooking with a number of local and regional groups.
I have participated in and organized many hooked rug exhibits in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and PEI. Several of
my pieces have been featured in guild publications and in Rug Hooking Magazine.
“Fine Shaded Flowers” with Mary Grant
“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment” (Georgia O’Keefe).
Spend this week in a world of flowers, learning how to paint them with wool. Using 3 and 4 cuts, 6 to 8 value
swatches, cross swatches, spot, dip and transitional dyes, your flowers will come alive. Techniques of fingering,
feathering, mock shading and the use of textured wools will add realism to your choice of pattern. Fine shading
also provides a basis for enhancing fruits, pictorials, portraits and many other mats. Copyright laws apply to your
pattern choice. This course qualifies as one of the requirements for anyone considering becoming a certified
teacher with RHGNS.Mary Grant
Mary has been rug hooking for 18 years, teaching for 7. She has
memberships in Heritage Rug Hooking Guild, Rug Hooking Guild
of Nova Scotia, its Teachers Branch and the Fibre Arts Network. She
has a Masters in Industrial and Vocational Education with a focus
on teaching skills. She enjoys shading, sculpting, and depicting
historical events. Mary teaches beginner, and more advanced
courses locally and in the Atlantic Provinces. She has designed a
number of mats for all skill levels. She has demonstrated her skills
at the Fredericton Library, Kings Landing, the Casements and
Fredericton Region Museum, and enjoys helping visitors of all ages
try rug hooking.
“Demystifying Abstract Art” with Tanya Graham
How can we express ourselves, our thoughts, our feelings and our experiences through using Line Shape Colour .
. . and our hook?
There are many abstract styles of painting, and nothing is “wrong”. Through gentle stages and inspired by some of
the greatest painters of the twentieth century, the participants will arrive at a design for a rug that is truly modern,
and personal.
I will emphasise the following throughout the workshop: –
Intentional Line, Quality Shapes, Simplified and Purified Colour.
Participants are welcome to bring either a prepared pattern,
or create one in class, or both. There will be as much individual
preparation with me, prior to the workshop, as you want.
Some artists representative of the journey towards twentieth
century abstraction are Pablo Picasso; Georges Braque; Kasimir
Malevich; Wassily Kandinsky; Piet Mondrian; Mark Rothko;
Jackson Pollock; Lee Krasner; Patrick Heron.
Tanya Graham
Born in the UK in 1944, Tanya Graham has taught in the public-school systems of the UK, France, and Canada. Art
and Art History, with a special interest in twentieth century painting, have been life-long areas of study.
From teaching crewel embroidery in the 1980s, Tanya came to rug hooking in 1994. She received her Ontario
(OHCG) rug hooking teacher accreditation in 1996; wrote the first teacher accreditation programme for the
Western Canada Rug Hooking Education Association; and is an accredited McGown teacher.
“Animals Crackers” with Pam Bartlett
We are all crackers over our pets and loved creatures, no matter how cute, cuddly or slippery they may be.
Bringing them to life in the hooked medium is a fun and creative experience. Pam is known for her ability of
helping students create lifelike renditions of animals and helping her students discover and expand their skills
in rug hooking. Pam finds that using multiple size cuts of wool give a much more satisfying end results, by using
different wools to attain the best effect. She finds adding fibers such as silk, satin, yarns and fleece help add yet
another element of interest, realism and artistic interpretation to hooked pieces.Students will learn to use textures, swatches, spot dyed and dip
dyed wools to create the many details, color and value changes
found in all animals. Whether you are hooking fur, feathers, fins or
fleece, Pam will help you develop the confidence to try new ideas
and techniques to add realistic or impressionistic details to your
work. Students are encouraged to work with either their own
design, a commercial design or Pam is happy to work with you
to create a design of your own. She can also help you color plan
using dyed, as is or recycled materials. This class is better suited
for students with some knowledge of shading or intermediate rug
hooking skills, but all are welcome as she teaches all levels and
styles of rug hooking.
Pam enjoys helping students discover their creativity through a
mindfulness based approach, believing that by encouraging each
student to stretch just a little bit, everyone can achieve a successful outcome. Pam feels it is important to help
each student work within their own comfort level, but at the same time, encourage them to reach beyond and
to grow. Pam will contact you soon after you register to confirm the details of your project. Advance planning will
ensure that you have everything you need to bring your animal to life.
About Pam Bartlett
Pam has been hooking since 1983, teaching for 25+ years, certified McGown teacher since 2001 and teaches at
various rug schools and workshops in the US & Canada. Pam is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen,
a four-time recipient of the Master Artist/Apprenticeship Program through the NH State Council for the Arts,
Traditional Arts Program with the National Endowments for the Arts. Pam’s work has been exhibited at the
American Fork Art Museum in NYC, University of NH Law School, the Carnegie Center for Art & History, the Hooking
in the Mountains Exhibit with the Green Mt. Rug Hooking Guild and many exhibits in the US and Canada.
For additional information or Registrar: Helen Serrao Director: Patsy Gorveatte
questions do not hesitate to Email: helen650khr@gmail.com Email: pgorveatte@eastlink.ca
contact one of the Rug School Phone: 902-868-2954 Phone: 902-476-4946
Committee members:
Treasurer: Mary Morris Display: Ann Jones
Email: membership@rhgns.com Email: annjones@eastlink.ca
Phone: 902-401-8490 Phone: 902-742-1978You can also read
