RHGNS February 2025 Virtual Rug School Course Descriptions

Instructor: Jane Holden, Nova Scotia

So many possibilities – and all in two days! Think glorious skies and wondrous water. Think beautiful wool for a stained glass mat. There are so many more techniques than just spot dyes. Most processing will be done in an oven using a casserole and direct application of dyes. The workshop will allow time to dye one to two yards of wool fabric and/or several skeins of wool yarn. Dye for a project, for your stash, or for your friends!

Cost $75.00 CAD

Instructor: Susan Doyle, Nova Scotia

Using Geometric Cheticamp designs (choice of 3) and traditional Cheticamp yarn, students will hook 4” x 4” mug rugs then learn how to apply  these designs towards a mat or runner. You will learn how to hook these designs without having the pattern drawn on your backing. This way of hooking is very detailed and requires focus on design. It’s amazing to see your colour plan come to life, very rewarding. The second weekend will feature instruction on the Cheticamp Designs and traditional yarn of a five petal flower, bird, boat or your own design on an eyeglass case. Minimal hand-stitching is required to finish this project. Kits for both projects will be available at additional cost.

Cost $150.00 CAD

Instructor: Pam Bartlett, NH

Owls and their eyes are fascinating. Their wise and intense gaze will have you “en-raptured”. The points learned in this class can be applied to future projects with eyes, helping you to see the things you need to do. The class project is 12” x 12” with just one eye so you can really focus on the eye. Special attention will be given to the reflections in the eye, as well as the depth, intensity, and dimension of the eye, which will give it the life and brilliance these noble birds deserve. Warning: fine cuts will be employed for the critical areas, but we will be able to use wider cuts creatively with textures along with yarns and other fibres to create the illusion of feathers. Fun facts will be shared while hooking our feathered
friends.

Cost $75.00 CAD

Instructor: Mary Grant, New Brunswick

Looking for a tried and true workshop on shading? Here it is! Explore highlights and shadows using 6 or 8 value swatches of wool, flannel or yarn, as well as textures, to make your motifs come to life. Most fruit and vegetables are variations on a circle – elongated, squashed, stacked, or dimpled – whether a zucchini, tomato, pear, or orange. A discussion of the adaptation of the round shape along with the placement of highlights and shadow will help make your chosen fruit or vegetables achieve a lifelike appearance. Contour hooking and other techniques will be used and check-ins between classes will keep everyone on track via personal feedback. Detailed handouts are provided.

Cost $150.00 CAD

Instructor: Shelly Nicolle-Phillips, SK

Pattern 7”x7” on burlap backing is available with a complete kit of a variety of fibres including wool strips and yarn or participants may also choose to assemble their own fibre for the project. Other requirements are a hook, scissors, and a sturdy hoop or rug hooking frame. Additional fee for complete kit $40 +$15 shipping Pattern on backing only $10 +$5 shipping. Beginner frame and hook available from instructor at additional cost. Payment for pattern or complete kit must be submitted to the instructor before shipping.

Cost $75.00 CAD

Instructor: Robin Whitford, ON

In this workshop, participants will learn to create personalized pet portraits using their own photos for inspiration. They will learn various  techniques to turn photos into line drawings, capturing the unique personality and features of their pets. The sessions will explore colour, value, and material selection to best bring the portrait to life. By the end of the two-day workshop, participants will have a completed pattern and a start on their hooking or punching project.

Cost $75.00 CAD