Saturday, September 12th, 9am - Noon, (3 hours)
Learn the basics of rug hooking and complete your own piece of fibre art. In this class you will learn the basics of how to hook. You will learn how to pull a loop, the common materials and equipment used and techniques on how to finish your rugs. You will also learn about the history of rug hooking and have a chance to see a few traditional rugs. You will learn everything necessary to complete a small piece of art (5”x5”) from start to finish. Most of all, you'll have a chance to have some fun and chat with others just like a traditional hook-in!
Price Breakdown: $40 materials fee includes kit with backing and pattern, wooden hooking frame, hook and wool, $72 registration fee
Ages: 16+
Meet the Instructor: Shelly Nicolle - Phillips, Hooked on the Prairies Fibre Arts
Shelly grew up in PEI and moved west to Regina, Saskatchewan, in 2002. She first picked up a hook in 2015 and while she is largely self taught, genetics may also be at play as her paternal grandmother was also a rug hooker and hooked beautiful traditional rugs to keep the farmhouse floors warm.
Drawing on the traditional rug hooking technique, Shelly uses the texture and colours of natural fibres in a non traditional way creating work with great depth and texture.
Shelly is a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and has had her work in solo and group shows and finds great joy in teaching others. Shelly’s Prairie Alphabet Project was featured in a number of publications and was acquired by the Saskatchewan Arts Board for their permanent collection.
https://www.hookedontheprairies.ca/ | @hookedontheprairies
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued if a workshop is cancelled by the Manitoba Fibre Festival for any reason, including instructor illness or low enrollment.
Student cancellations made by September 1st will be refunded the materials and registration fee, less a $10 admin fee. Withdrawals after September 1st will be refunded the materials fee only.
Please contact us at workshops@manitobafibrefestival.com with questions or cancellations.
Saturday, September 12th, 9am - Noon, (3 hours)
Learn the basics of rug hooking and complete your own piece of fibre art. In this class you will learn the basics of how to hook. You will learn how to pull a loop, the common materials and equipment used and techniques on how to finish your rugs. You will also learn about the history of rug hooking and have a chance to see a few traditional rugs. You will learn everything necessary to complete a small piece of art (5”x5”) from start to finish. Most of all, you'll have a chance to have some fun and chat with others just like a traditional hook-in!
Price Breakdown: $40 materials fee includes kit with backing and pattern, wooden hooking frame, hook and wool, $72 registration fee
Ages: 16+
Meet the Instructor: Shelly Nicolle - Phillips, Hooked on the Prairies Fibre Arts
Shelly grew up in PEI and moved west to Regina, Saskatchewan, in 2002. She first picked up a hook in 2015 and while she is largely self taught, genetics may also be at play as her paternal grandmother was also a rug hooker and hooked beautiful traditional rugs to keep the farmhouse floors warm.
Drawing on the traditional rug hooking technique, Shelly uses the texture and colours of natural fibres in a non traditional way creating work with great depth and texture.
Shelly is a juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council and has had her work in solo and group shows and finds great joy in teaching others. Shelly’s Prairie Alphabet Project was featured in a number of publications and was acquired by the Saskatchewan Arts Board for their permanent collection.
https://www.hookedontheprairies.ca/ | @hookedontheprairies
Workshop Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued if a workshop is cancelled by the Manitoba Fibre Festival for any reason, including instructor illness or low enrollment.
Student cancellations made by September 1st will be refunded the materials and registration fee, less a $10 admin fee. Withdrawals after September 1st will be refunded the materials fee only.
Please contact us at workshops@manitobafibrefestival.com with questions or cancellations.
