The Hooked Rug Museum is very proud to also present:
The Cheticamp Rug Hookers
2022 Group of Cheticamp Rug Hookers
February 3, 2023
Cheticamp Rug Hookers
Cheticamp rug hooking artisans are proud to be part of the Hooked Rug Museum of North America’s 2023 displays alongside the Canadian Artist and International Artist of the Year.
Did you know there are still fifty-two rug hookers in the Cheticamp / Saint-Joseph du Moine area here in Nova Scotia? Since 1927, these creative folks have perfected their craft with Ms. Lilian Burke, La Coopérative Artisanale de Cheticamp and more. Their detailed workmanship, designs and shading have made these rugs very popular. What started as a need to keep floors warm in the harsh winter months, turned into a cottage industry and has since become an art form. Cheticamp is now known as the World Rug Hooking Capital.
We certainly hope you will stop by the Museum to view all the creative art forms of rug hooking this year and learn more about the craft and those who have created these treasurers.
Février 3, 2023
Les artisans du tapis hooké de Chéticamp sont fiers de faire partie de l'exposition du Musée nord-américain du 2023, à côtés de l’Artiste Canadien et l’Artiste International de l’année. Saviez-vous qu’I?l y a encore cinquante-deux chéticamtains et moineaux qui font du tapis hookés. Depuis 1927, ces gens créatifs ont perfectionné leur métier avec Mme Lilian Burke, La Coopérative Artisanale de Chéticamp et plusieurs d’autres encore. La fabrication détaillée, les patrons et les couleurs ont rendu ces tapis très populaires. Ce qui était au départ un besoin de garder les planchers au chaud pendant les durs mois d'hiver s'est transformé en une industrie artisanale et y est devenu une forme d'art. Chéticamp est maintenant reconnue comme la Capitale mondiale du tapis hooké.
Nous espérons que vous viendrez nous visiter au Musée nord américain des tapis hookés. Vous pourrez alors apprécier l’art créatif des différentes sortes de tapis et en apprendre plus au sujet de cet art, des artisans et de leurs trésors.
Isabelle and Betty Ann Cormier, Photo by Bruno Cormier
Isabelle and Betty Ann Cormier, Photo by Bruno Cormier
Here Isabelle and Betty are holding a rug they hooked and sold in the Winter of 2022.
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 |
