Original Hand Hooked Rugs and Accessories by Ontario Fibre Artist Martina Lesar
Martina Lesar - Original Hand Hooked Rugs
Classes & Workshops

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. 

Teacher:  Dianne May       Cost:  120.00        Date:  March/April

Pictorials - New class starting in May

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:  To be confirmed May 8, May 15 and May 29Hooked and Braided - Add Braided detail to your rugs

 

If you have ever wanted to add braided edges to your hooked rugs then this is the class for you.   This mini workshop will demonstrate the technique of braiding and how to attach it to your finished rug.  This one day class will be held on a Saturday.

Teacher:  TBA           Cost:  TBA               Date:  TBA

Beginner Dye Class

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:  April 2010     Time: 10-3

                       

Fall/Winter Hook Ins

For all of those who cant get out to hook with a group on weekdays, Sunday hook ins are now being held at the studio.  A great way to meet some new friends who share your rug hooking passion.   Bring your hooking, lunch and a mug for coffee or tea which is always plentiful!

Time:  10:00am - 3:00pm