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Hooked: Rug Hooking Retreat 2025 with Rachelle LeBlanc

We are pleased to announce that registration for Hooked 2025 is now open. BE INSPIRED + CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY Hooked is a curated two-day luxury rug hooking retreat and a wonderful opportunity to explore new approaches to your own artistic practice while working alongside internationally recognized handhooked textile artist and sculptor, Rachelle LeBlanc. LeBlanc will …

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Beginner Rug Hooking Class

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This is a one day introductory rug hooking class where you will learn the necessary techniques to create your own hooked rug. The class runs for one day from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Studio hooks and hoops will be used for the duration of the class and upon completion you will have the option to purchase …

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Easy Pillow Finishing

In this 2 hour mini workshop you will learn how to finish your hooked piece into a pillow. No sewing machine required. This is my method of creating a pillow without any sewing knowledge required. This pillow will be fully closed so you will not be able to remove the insert. Experienced sewers will be …

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Meet Liv Aanrud

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 …

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International Rug Hooking Day

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. …

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Painterly Leaves Workshop 2024

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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 style that is extremely creative, where you are encouraged to paint with wool. You are welcome to use your pattern or mine. If planning to hook with …

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How Does it Hook?

As promised, the “How Does it Hook” series for the new wool arrivals. Below you will find only the new wool pictured since the re-milled wool has already been shown in previous newsletters. You may have noticed that Driftwood looks similar to our Icefields. It was intended to be Icefields re-milled but the grey was not the …

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HOOKED: Rug Hooking Retreat…Itinerary and Culinary Menu

I have always longed to be able to attend a luxury rug hooking retreat and work alongside a fabulous artist. Not a workshop or a class but the opportunity to spend a couple of days immersed in my own rug hooking while engaging in lively discussion about hooking, art, creativity and inspiration. A retreat where …

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Roseland Rug Hooking Frame

The “Roseland Rug Hooking Sit On Frame” formerly known as the “Boorman” frame has arrived. John Boorman retired earlier this year and passed on his frame business to a European trained master cabinetmaker who handcrafts each frame to the exacting standards that John has always maintained. Flannel gripper frame covers are also available for the Roseland …

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Incredible “Day in the Country” BBQ & Hook In

THANK YOU! I cannot say it enough as it is because of all of you that this event is a success every year. I personally want to thank all of my family and friends who so generously volunteered to help with all the work that it takes to put on this shindig. The wonderful dessert …

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