We would like to thank the many supporters of the Museum:
Hugh and Suzanne Conrod for their vision, commitment and large financial donations to ensure the Hooked Rug Museum of North America became a reality.
Halifax Regional Municipality
The Municipality of Chester, NS
The J.D. Shatford Memorial Trust Foundation
Aspotogan Heritage Trust
Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage
American Traditional Hooking Association - proceeds from the Biiennial meeting held in Lancaster, PA were donated to the Museum in 2012
ATHA Biennial 2013 held in Long Beach, CA also donated a large portion of their proceeds to the Museum
Patrons:
Honorable Frank McKenna
Honorable Margaret McCain
Donators of major "gifts in kind" to the museum:
Leonard Feenan and Mary Sheppard Burton for their amazing work in creating the Noah's Ark (and thanks also to the many ladies who hooked the ark animals)
Sue and Jim Waddington for their lifetime collection of rug hooks
Ewa Jarmicka for her antique rug that has been valued at $5,000.00
We are also grateful for the contributions of many individuals and rug hooking guilds throughout the United States and Canada for their "gifts in kind" and for the monetary donations we have received through our website. The HRMNA would not exist today without the help of all our supportors, large and small, and the thousands of hours of volunteer work! Thank you.
N.B. Gifts in kind (GIK), also referred to as in-kind donations, is a kind of charitible giving in which, instead of giving money to buy needed goods the goods themselves are given.
Workshops and Fibre EventsFull information for each class can be found below. Please use this Registration Form. Visit us at the Fibre Art Market to register and pay by cash, Debit, MasterCard, or Visa. Or send an etransfer to hrmnaevents@gmail.com
Workshops at the Hooked Rug MuseumBroomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 MayJoin Liz Young to learn this unique stitch, taught to Liz in Italy many years ago. Use this beautiful stitch to create a shawl or delicate baby blanket. Full Information: Broomstick Lace 13 May
Beginner Punch Hooking with Kevin LeMoine - TWO available sessions!27 JuneCurious about this quick and satisfying craft? Join us to learn from the always fun and creative, Kevin! Full Information: Beginner Punch Hooking June 27 28 AugustFull information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August
Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 JuneAre you looking for a challenge? Come to this two-day class to focus and develop an incredible piece before your eyes. Not for the faint of crafting heart. Full Information: Two-Sided Punching 28&29 June
Geometric Hit and Miss Pad with Liz Young - 7 JulyLearn how to sequence your colours and hooking stitches to create a rhapsody of colour and style! Full Information: Geometric Hit and Miss 7 July
Beginner Rug Hooking with Suzanne Conrod and Sherry Chandler - 18 & 19 Julyjoin McGown-certified teachers, Suzanne and Sherry, to learn the basics of rug hooking. Full Information: Beginner Rug Hooking 18 & 19 July
Punching with Wool Strips with Kevin LeMoine - 29 AugustLearn how to punch hook with Kevin, using hand-dyed and over-dyed wool strips to create a beautiful autumn-themed mat. Full Information: Punching with Wool Strips 29 August
Sampler Workshop with Kevin LeMoine - 30 AugustNot sure what to do with all your punch needles and wool strips? Join Kevin for this special class where you'll have the chance to use all 8 Oxford Punch Needles and a variety of materials. Full Information: Sampler Workshop 30 August
Diamond Geometric with Liz Young - 16 SeptemberExplore the Aztec stitch and colour planning with Liz in this one and only class! Full Informationt: Diamond Geometric 16 September
Finishing Workshop with Patsy Gorveatte - 22 SeptemberLearn how to finish up all those projects you've had so much fun creating! Full Information: Finishing 22 September
Fibre Day Hook-Ins
June 13 - Fibre DayThe fibre day hoook-ins are a wonderful chance to come together in community with other rug hookers and fibre artists and crafters. Lunch is included! Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 13 June
26 September - Fibre DayJoin us for the last event of the season and come together in community before the weather turns colder. Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September | Image Gallery |