INSTRUCTION
BEGINNER INSTRUCTION
TRADITIONAL RUG HOOKING
with wool strips and yarn
Classes are limited to 5 students.
Classes are two hours with follow-up in the studio or on FaceTime.
Students will receive an 9" x 9" design for a mug rug that can also be developed into a small rug.
The cost is $100.00 plus tax and includes a kit with yarn, wool strips, and a rug hook. Students will need a frame or a large 14" hoop (may be purchased from the studio for $40.00 plus tax). Students will need to bring scissors and a ruler.
Students will learn:
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basic techniques of rug hooking (hooking a straight line, angles, curves, circles),
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hooking with fabric strips, yarn, or t-shirts,
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how to cut fabric into strips without a fabric cutter,
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basic elements of color theory that will make your rug "pop",
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how to choose good fabric for recycling into rugs,
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finishing techniques.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
Need help with your project or learn a new skill (shading, dyeing, or finishing)?
Instruction is available for $30.00 per hour. Call the studio to book a time.
PUNCH-NEEDLE RUG HOOKING
Wondering what to do with all that leftover yarn?
Learn to create beautiful designs using yarn or wool strips with punch-needle rug hooking.
The instruction fee ($125.00 plus tax) includes a 9" design on monk's cloth, frame, and yarn to complete the project,
an Amy Oxford #10 Fine punch needle rug hook, and a wooden frame.
The class will be 3 hours
WORKSHOPS
Emily Carr Workshop, February 23-25, 2023.
Lantzville Community Hall,
Lantzville BC
GROUPS
The Metchosin Rug Hookers meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm from September to April 30 (except December)
Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin BC V9X 3Z3
Beginners welcome. Free instruction. Call the studio for a beginner kit.