Samples of Rag-a-Jack Projects
RAG-a-JACK - WORKSHOP
Hooked Rug Museum of North America (HRMNA)
9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hwy 3, Queensland, NS B0J 1T0
COVID-19 RULES AND RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED, PROOF REQUIRED DAY OF CLASS
MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHEN NOT SEATED
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE: August 18, 2022 Thursday 9:30am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: Hooked Rug Museum of North America (HRMNA)
9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hwy 3, Queensland, NS B0J 1T0 902-858-3060
Web: http://www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org email: hookedrugmuseum@gmail.com
TEACHER: Heather Gordon: I was lucky to have taken my first hooking course with the legendary Jeanne Field in 1976. After a wide range of courses with Jeanne and other Ontario Guild teachers and many years at NS and NL rug schools, I still enjoy discovering new styles and adding new techniques to expand my hooking skills. Today, my areas of special interest are at opposite ends of the rug hooking spectrum: preserving traditional styles and materials as a heritage artisan and creating innovative multi-fibre pieces as a contemporary fibre artist. In addition to organizing exhibits for museums and community groups, I demonstrate traditional Maritime hooking styles at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, teach workshops, design original patterns and kits and enjoy hooking with a number of local and regional groups. I am a certified guild instructor and a member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia, The Rug Hooking Guild of NL & Labrador and The International Guild of Handhooked Rugmakers. I have participated in and organized many hooked rug exhibits in NS, NL and PEI. Several of my pieces have been featured in guild publications and in the International Rug Hooking Magazine.
WORKSHOP: Rag-a-Jack is hooked in a Newfoundland style proddy mat with distinctive pointed tips. – very decorative.
These mats are allergy free, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms. Machine washable on delicate cycle. The above photos
show the Jack Fish, Lunenburg dory and diamond pattern.
PATTERNS: Patterns are 24”x 30” on pre-washed monk’s cloth as pictured above – the Jack Fish, Lunenburg Dory and Diamond design, 3 patterns to choose from.
Please contact Heather prior to class to order your pattern – Email: heatheronbluerocks@gmail.com or 902-527-9084 - Cost of pattern is included in registration fee (refer below)
SUPPLIES: Student to bring their own pre-washed fabric, frame & hook - Fabric can be new or recycled polar fleece throws; sweat suit fabric, fluffy housecoats and other similar materials. Check out Frenchy’s, Giant Tiger, Walmart, etc. Optional to bring: rotary cutter, cutting board & 24” quilting ruler if you have them.
REGISTRATION: Registration Form is on the HRMNA web site: www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org under Tab: Hook-Ins/Workshops.
Payment: (1) E-Transfer to hookedrugmuseum@gmail.com; email registration form separately
(2) via cheque mailed to address below along with registration form
(3) at the Museum, registration forms available there.
REGISTRAR: HOOKED RUG MUSEUM of NORTH AMERICA
9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, RR #2, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Confirmation of registration upon receipt of both registration form and payment.
Total registration fee $100.00 - Includes class fee and pattern.
A deposit of $50.00 is payable with registration and the balance of $50.00 due by August 1, 2022
CANCELLATION: No later than August 1, 2022. After August 1st, only the deposit is refundable.
- Coffee,tea will be provided. Please bring your own lunch, snacks, cutlery and mug.
- Please do not bring anything with nuts due to severe allergy concerns.
** Any questions, please call Sherry Chandler @ 902-275-4743 or email hookedrugmuseum@gmail.com