RHGNS Teachers Branch Course List

This is a list of several RHGNS Teachers Branch teachers who are available to present workshops. They enjoy visiting the various communities, teaching rug hookers who are eager to learn.

Please contact the individual teacher to discuss availability, teaching fees, class size, travel costs and housing/meal arrangements.

 

Click a name to see their available courses

Anne Lockhart

Contact: annelockhart49@gmail.com

  1. Dip Dyeing Wool – Learning how to Hook with It – a 1.5 day workshop
  2. Dye Workshop – Dip Dyeing, Casserole Dyeing, 6 Value Dyeing and more – 1 day workshop
  3. Hooking a “Wave” – kit provided – 1 day workshop

Note: Anne will travel throughout the Maritimes.  She prefers to be billeted when asked to do workshops.

Celia Charlton

Contact: ccharlton@ns.sympatico.ca

  1. Hooking with yarn “The Door Topper Cat” – 1 day workshop
  2. Geometrics – 2 day workshop
  3. Hooking with Pencil Roving – 1 day workshop

NOTE: Celia is willing to travel 2-3 hours outside Halifax. May require billeting.
Celia has taught other classes that could be condensed to meet your requirements.

Carolyn Ells - Associate

Contact # carolyn.summervine@gmail.com

  1. Introduction to Rug Hooking – 3 day workshop
  2. Introduction to Miniature Punch Needle – 2 day workshop
  3. Miniature Punch Needle of Vintage Mats – 2 day workshop
  4. Needle Felting Easter Decorations – 1 day or 2 half days workshop
  5. Needle Felting Christmas Ornaments – 1 day workshop
  6. Hooking Cornflowers – 1 day
  7. Hooking Words – 1 day
  8. Design and Hook a Companion Item from one of your rugs – 2 day
Dwight Gallagher

tact:  rughooker58@gmail.com

  1. Autum Blueberry Fields – 2 day workshop
  2. Landscapes – your pattern – 3 day workshop
  3. Water, Sand, Rocks and Bank – Hang from Driftwood – 2 day workshop
  4. Lupin Lane / Lupin Cove – 2 day workshop
  5. Four Skies – Four 6″ x 6″ scenes with different skies – 2 day workshop
  6. Pansy Chair Pad / Cushion top – transitional swatch – 2 day workshop

NOTE: Dwight will travel throughout the Maritimes. Billeting and/or hotel
accommodations are fine.

 

Ellen Tancock-Hamilton

Contact: gogirl665@gmail.com

  1. From Brush Stroke to Rug Hooking with the Masters of Fine Art – 2 day workshop
  2. The Many Moods of Water – your pattern – 2 day workshop
  3. Sunsets Galore – your pattern – 2 day workshop
  4. The Three Seabirds – 1 day workshop
  5. William Morris Inspired Scrolls chairpad – 3 Value – 1 day workshop
  6. Santas of Christmas Past – your pattern – 1 day workshop
  7. Beginning to Rug Hook – 2 day workshop

Note: Ellen will Travel anywhere. Billeting and/or hotel accomodations and gas are very helpful, thank you.

Mary Grant

Contact # mary.e.grant.rughooking@gmail.com

  1. Fine Shaded Flowers and Leaves – 3 to 5 day Workshop
  2. Fine Shaded Fruit and Vegetables – 3 to 5 day workshop
  3. Waldoboro Style Rug Hooking (sculpting) – 2 to 5 day workshop
  4. Stained Glass Technique from Dyeing to Hooking – 1 to 5 day workshop
  5. Shading Scrolls – 1 to 5 day workshop
  6. All About Plaids – Using plaids in Hooking to Hooking your own plaid – 2 to 5 day workshop
  7. Creative Stitches  – 1 day workshop

Contact Mary for details about the workshops
Mary will travel throughout the Maritimes but avoids long distances in the winter..
Billeting and/or hotel accommodations are fine. Mary will also give workshops
vis Zoom.

Shirley Joyce

Contact # epls.shirley@gmail.com

  1. Creative Stitches – Hummingbird – 1 day workshop
  2. Finishing your Rug – 1 day workshop
  3. Beginner Shading –  6 value shading – The Rose of Sharron – 2 day workshop