Along with our two Rug Hooking Artists of the Year which are being shown Auditorium area we also have two other displays:
a collection of hooked Maud Lewis patterns and a collection of hooked pieces from the Northport Loopers from Northport, Nova Scotia.
Here is a sampling of the Maud Lewis pieces - this exhibit was assembled by Doug Rankin, Highland Heart Hookery, Halifax and Cindy Noble, Greenwood.
Maud Lewis 001
Edie McRoberts - Black Cat & Kittens
Leslie Langille - School House
Cathy Oman - Fishing Boat & Lighthouse
Mona Pearl - Bluebirds & House
Mona Pearl - Blacksmith Shop
Mona Pearl - Mare & Colt
Diane Theriault - Covered Bridge
Ida Young - Roadster & Cow
Diane Theriault - Spring Oxen
Kathryn Seecharan - Covered Bridge
Maud Lewis 002
The Northport Loopers exhibit was assembled by Joyce LeMoine, Northport, NS. Below is a sampling of this display with a list of the contributors:
Northport 001
Three Christmas Angels Singing - Carol Fullerton
Sunflower – Rachael Latta
Northport Loopers Sign – Pauline Verstraten
Home on the Hill – Pauline Verstraten
Yukon Moonrise (miniature) – Pauline Verstraten
Yukon Winter (miniature) – Pauline Verstraten
Bluebirds and Yellow Flowers – Arvilla Cormier
Clammin’ Tide – Arvilla Cormier
Coastal Girls – Barbara Yorston
Virginia Creeper – Heather LeMoine
Sculptured Fruit Hanging – Jean Siddall
Poinsettia Runner – Mary C. Dickeson
Northport 002
Maple Sugaring – Jean Siddall
Country Life – Jean Siddall
Seasons – Rachael Latta
Houses and Snow – Joyce LeMoine
Yoke and Oxen (Maud Lewis) – Pauline Verstraten
Welcome – Carole Fullerton
Ports of Plenty I – Joyce LeMoine
Lorneville United Church – Kim MacKenzie
Christmas Balls – Shelly Tanner
Red Hat Ladies – Shelly Tanner
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 |
