North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

Old-Fashioned Rug Hooking

Fiber Arts

Carol Dunn

If you have longed for a therapeutic yet utilitarian craft, then rug hooking is for you! Rug hooking traces its roots to the northern colonies and Canada, when immigrants utilized textiles on hand to create rugs for their homes. Hooked rugs are made by drawing narrow strips of wool fabric through a background fabric of cotton, linen or burlap with a curved hook much like a crochet hook. In this class, each student will color, plan, and hook a small design that can be used as a rug, wall hanging, table mat or pillow top. Proper techniques of hooking and finishing will be taught. There will also be discussions on acquiring wool and the steps to process it for use in hooking (i.e. washing, dyeing, cutting). On the first day of class, students will select the rug pattern and wool they will work on during the course; prices vary by design.

To complement hands-on activities, the instructor will have a wide range of resources for reading and for discussion. In addition, many sample hooked rug projects will be available for inspiration. Carol notes: "Many of us, as we evolve into 'hookers,' feel the need to tell our own stories with our rugs; family history, pets, homes we've lived in and favorite places." It promises to be a relaxing and creative three-day class, and an opportunity to tell your own stories.

Dates

Tue, Jun 19, 2012 - Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$225.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$225.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

Varies (approx $45+)

Levels:

Beginner to Intermediate

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)