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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 CormierIsabelle 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 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

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