Classes
Comprehensive Rug Hooking for the Beginner
This in depth beginner course will cover everything you need to know to create your own hooked rugs. The classes will be on Saturdays for 3 hours for 4 consecutive weeks. Cost: 120.00
Teacher: Dianne May Date: Saturdays June 5th, 12th,19th & 26th Time: 9-12
Pictorials
The charm of pictorial rugs is undeniable and now you can learn the secrets of hooking your own. Choose one of our patterns or bring your own. This all day class will run for 3 consecutive Saturdays. In addition it is requested that students bring their pattern on your choice of a Sunday prior to the class in order to colour plan your pictorial with the instructor. Class is limited to 6 students.
Teacher: Audrey Milward Cost 110.00 Date: May 8, May 15 and May 29
Introduction to Dyeing
Take the fear out of dyeing wool with our beginner dye class. In addition to the basics, you will learn the techniques of the ever popular spots, dips and casserole dyeing. This one day, hands on class will be held in Dianne's Dye Kitchen. It will run a full day so it is recommended that you pack a lunch.
Location: 8321 Hwy 124. East of Guelph Line- closer to Rockwood than Guelph just outside of Erin.
Teacher: Dianne May Cost: 55.00 Date: Saturday April 24th 2010 Time: 10-3
Needlefelting - Wool Sculpture with Jane Altobelli
This is the perfect class for the beginning needlefelter. You will learn how to use the felting needle to its fullest advantage and learn how to "feel" when the wool is hard enough. The figure is built over a simple armature so that when it is finished it can be posed. No one will believe that this is your first attempt at needlefelting. Class will be held in the studio.
Teacher: Jane Altobelli Cost: 55.00 plus kit Date: Saturday September 25, 2010 Time: 9-4
Mola Class
Teacher: Iris Simpson Cost : 55.00 plus kit Date: Sat. October 16,2010 Time: 9:00-3:30
Hooking with Nylons
Teacher: Karen Kaiser Cost: 55:00 plus materials Date: Sat. March 19 2011 Time: 9-4
Hooking Leaves
Teacher: Carolyn Clemens Cost: 55.00 plus materials Date: Spring 2011 Time: 9-4
Summer Hook Ins are Coming - Open to All
Back by popular demand are our weekly outdoor summer hook ins which is open to all. We will be starting as soon as the weather is warm. The final date has not been determined but check back often as I will post it as soon as possible. Coffee, tea and bottled water is always plentiful and of course desserts. Bring your mug just in case I run short. Chairs are usually plentiful but if you have a lawn chair you can stash in your car it would be appreciated.
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Learn to hook the perfect leaves in fine or wider cuts. Carolyn is going to be doing an exciting new workshop which will include a new runner design. More details will be posted in May.This one day workshop is essential for anyone interested in hooking mats with nylons. These mats are excellent stand up well to moisture, so perfect for the bathroom. Grenfell mats were hooked with stockings and this workshop will give you the tools to create your own. For anyone with alleries to wool, nylons are the perfect alternative. In studioThe Kuna people developed the art of Mola which originated as body painting. Over time their traditional geometric designs were applied to fabric. The designs depict realistic and abstract flowers, sea animals and birds in bold, rich colours. This class will show you how to created a hooked mola in keeping with the Kuna styles. Kit photos will be posted soon. |
