Past Events:

April:

Off-site hook-in at the Tantallon Library on Saturday,April 20th - volunteers and Directors from the museum are having a hook-in at the Library in Tantallon. There will be an assortment of rugs on display as well as a group of local hookers demonstrating how to hook a rug. Everyone welcome!

We enjoyed our hook-in at the library very much!

May:

Market Place opens the first weekend in May (Saturday the 4th) and is open weekends only until June

Hubbards Women in Business meeting - May 31st

June:

The Market Place and Galleries/Exhibits are now open daily for the season!

Opening Celebration - June 15th (by invitation only) - go here to view photos and a write-up of the opening event

1812 Exhibit in the Founder's Gallery

July:

Hands Across the Border featuring Canadian and American contemporary artists

Peggy's Cove Studio Tour - July 19-21

July 29th Hook In - Directors Sherry Chandler and Suzanne Conrod are just returning from the Pearl McGown Hooking School in Dudley, Mass.; along with them are Chizuko Hayami, Norma Batatini, Arlene Bechtoldt-Apgar and Linda Woodbery. (Full - no more registrations.)

August:

August 10th Hook In with ATHA President Gail Dufresne and ATHA Advertising Manager Cynthia Norwood

Honouring the Garrett Dynasty

September:

September 7th Hook In with Michele Micarelli

September 14th Hook In - Shirley Hiltz of New Ross, our Canadian Rug Hooking Artist of the Year, will be our special guest.

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

May Workshops

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

June Workshops

Paisley Fish with Jane Steele - 16 & 17 June

Join the one and only Jane Steele for this two-day class to create a distinct paisley fish. Be sure to bring along any pretty buttons and baubles for embellishments.

Full information: Paisley Fish 16&17 June

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

July Workshops

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

Shady Ladies with Jane Steele - 15 July

Join Jane Steele to create this bold-coloured and happy piece that evokes the special bond of sisters, those you're born with and those you find.

Full Information: Shady Ladies - 15 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

August Workshops

Jacobean Pattern with Patsy Gorveatte - August 18 & 19

Join Patsy Gorveatte to learn this eye-catching 16th century style, enhanced and popularized by William Morris. Using rich jewel tones, you'll create a unique piece.

Full information: Jacobean Pattern August 18 &19

Snowy Sheep with Jane Steele - 26 August

Back by popular demand, the snowy sheep! A fun piece to hook, this piece uses varying widths of wool, specialty yarns, and yarn fleece to create this special member of the flock.

Full Information: Snowy Sheep 26 August

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

September Workshops

Monochromatic with Jane Steele - 2 & 3 September

Join Jane Steele to create this one-of-a-kind piece with a pop of colour.

Full Information: Monochromatic 2&3 September

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