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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:

  • basic techniques of rug hooking (hooking a straight line, angles, curves, circles),

  • hooking with fabric strips, yarn, or t-shirts,

  • how to cut fabric into strips without a fabric cutter,

  • basic elements of color theory that will make your rug "pop",

  • how to choose good fabric for recycling into rugs,

  • 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.

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