Hetty van Gurp

My hooked mats have evolved over the past decade from functional floor mats to more whimsical interpretations of people I admire and places I love. Big Tancook Island has a long and rich legacy of rug hooking. When we moved here 5 years ago, the house we purchased was filled with hooked mats, some close to 100 years old. While I had been hooking mats for years, my enthusiasm for this art form was rejuvenated by these traditional mats and their time-honoured history. As I became acquainted with my Tancook neighbours and listened to their stories, I felt inspired to depict a glimpse into their lives through my hooked mats. This “Hooked on Tancook” collection represents my love of Big Tancook Island - its people, lifestyle and natural beauty. They pay homage to the rich culture of rug hooking on Tancook and the charming, resourceful, resilient and good-natured people who make this such an enchanting place to live. The mats in this collection mats are made using 100% wool on linen backing. The wool is a combination of recycled wool clothing and hand-dyed new wool.

Jane Steele

Jane Steele is the owner of River House Rug Hooking in Petite Riviere, Lunenburg County Nova Scotia which is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. Jane moved to Nova Scotia 12 years ago, leaving behind a career in the London (UK) fashion industry working in textile print, colour and design. She was introduced to rug hooking by Dr Marie Elwood, then chief curator of the Museum of Nova Scotia.

Having been obsessed with all things textile since a very young age, Jane took to rug hooking immediately. Her design output is wide and varied, and her inspiration comes from international travel, exposure to museums and art galleries in cities all over the world, and now by the natural beauty of Nova Scotia. She explores different techniques, textures, materials and colour combinations to create highly original and imaginative pieces.

Art Hits the Wall

2022 Exhibit May through October - Atlantic Canada's "Art Hits the Wall" Committee Presents the Exhibit:

"MY TOWN"

"My Town is where everybody you drive by waves, even though you don't know them".

Art Hits the Wall 2022 "My Town"

"Lunenburg Houses"

Hooked by Heather Gordon

Adapted Design by Helen Serrao

Art Hits the Wall "My Town"

"Dartmouth" "Life by the Bay" "P is for Pugwash"

Designed & Hooked Designed & Hooked Designed & Hooked

by Heather Hines by Francis Taylor by Donna Hutchinson

Colchester Heritage Rug Hookers

A Few of Our Favourite Things

An exhibit by the Colchester Heritage Rug Hookers

Stained Glass Iris Night Watch Nuttby House

Hooked by Judy Langille Hooked & Designed Hooked & Designed
Designed by Linda Marchbank by Pam MacDonald by Ursula Ryle-Gulliver

Workshops and Fibre Events

Full 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 Museum

Broomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 May

Join 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 June

Curious 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 August

Full information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August

Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 June

Are 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 July

Learn 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 July

join 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 August

Learn 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 August

Not 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 September

Explore 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 September

Learn 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 Day

The 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 Day

Join 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