American Geometric Rug Hooking

Explore a piece of Americana as Stephanie shares her knowledge and experience of geometric hooked rugs. Through her 40 years of repairing rugs, Stephanie has developed a special appreciation for rugs designs dating back to the late 1800’s and she has compiled a collection of designs that she will show you how to replicate. Through class discussion, photographs, and hand-outs, students will be given specific information on the basic technique of rug hooking, as well as how to create a geometric design that can be developed during class time. Color planning will also be developed from the wool that students bring and from wool available from the teacher. Stephanie will also bring many of her geometric rugs to display.

Enjoy a bit of history as you explore traditional designs, draw a pattern on linen, choose a color scheme, and begin hooking your own American Geometric design.

Students of all levels are welcome- Beginner to intermediate

Skills and Techniques:

• Practice the basics of traditional rug hooking
• Explore tips for successful rug hooking
• Identify tools and materials needed for rug hooking & designing patterns
• Design a pattern and transfer it onto a linen backing
• Choose colors to enhance the design
• Explore finishing techniques & ways of making the hooked design into a pillow, or table mat

Materials Fee: $50 paid directly to the instructor.  Kit includes 14”x14” piece of linen backing, Sharpie Marker, pencil, ruler, design templates.

Special Tools or Equipment: For beginners, equipment can be used during the class and purchased at the end if so desired. Experienced students are encouraged to bring their frame, hook, scissors, and any wool they’d like to use. Wool and cut strips will be available for use by all students.

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