We are so thrilled to be welcoming Liv Aanrud from Los Angeles, California as our 2023 Hooked Retreat Mentor. Liv will share examples of her work and the inspiration behind her ideas and design process. The Monday morning artist talk will focus on the evolution of Aanrud’s art practice of painting onto textiles and how a hybrid of …
For many of us, rug hooking has seen us through these past couple of years. It has been a welcome distraction and comfort while we have isolated at home. With that behind us, Bear and I are pleased to invite you to join us in celebrating International Rug Hooking day with an in person event. …
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for Hooked 2023! Hooked is a two-day luxury rug hooking retreat and a wonderful opportunity to explore new approaches to your own artistic practice while working alongside renowned contemporary textile artist, Liv Aanrud. Aanrud will share her knowledge through discussions and provide insight into her …
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A workshop on the technique of hooking my painterly style leaves is scheduled for Sunday July 3rd and a rain date for Monday July 4th 2022. This is a one day workshop where I will demonstrate the methods I use to create unique leaves using a variety of textured and dyed wools. It is a …
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! During these last couple of years, many of you have immersed yourselves into your rug hooking. Exploring new fibers, techniques and most of all, creating original work. As difficult as Covid has been, I have witnessed through your photos and emails the incredible work you have been creating and I am honored that you have been …
This Friday we are having our biggest sale yet. Everything, even sale items, will be 15% off with the exception of the Roseland Rug Hooking Frame and the bolt priced items which are already discounted. This is an excellent opportunity to stock up and save, so check your stashes and see what needs topping up for all those winter …
Hooking Up with Heather Goodchild is a one-day event designed to inspire growth and exchange. Spend the day hooking, making connections and enjoying an artist-led talk. Goodchild will offer insight into her own creative process; how historic rugs inform her work and how she views rug hooking within a contemporary art practice. Set amongst the …
Join us for a new series of workshops focused on refining your skill to hook elements of architecture, the elements of a seascape and tackling a variety of trees in a hooked study that can be used as a point of reference for future work. FOCUS workshops are hosted by Martina Lesar’s Studio in beautiful …
Every year we host a BBQ/hook in where we raise funds through a raffle for the Hooked Rug Museum. Unfortunately, this is now the second year that we have had to cancel this event due to Covid restrictions. It has been a difficult year for everyone and most especially for organizations that rely on visitors …
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Rug hooking is evolving and it was time for us to make some changes. The studio has been renovated, merging the old with the new. It is a reflection of the evolution that we are witnessing in all fiber arts. Technology has also rapidly changed the way we shop. Cell phones and tablets have become …
