Join us for learning, hooking, laughter and relaxation in the heart of Ancaster, Ontario. Enjoy the peaceful setting, beautiful views and walking trails, and learn new hooking techniques from talented teachers in one of the following classes:

LEARN TO HOOK
This course is designed for the absolute beginner in rug hooking or for those nearly new rug hookers who wish to review and renew rug hooking techniques. The actual course content will depend upon those taking the course but could cover: hooking technique; tools of the trade; materials to use; basic colour theory and use of colour; design; dyeing/ over-dyeing; finishing methods; care & repair; suppliers; rug hooking organizations; further study opportunities.
Teacher: Sharon Harvey

OPEN CLASS
Bring an ‘in progress” project for support and encouragement to finish it OR a new project for inspiration to get you started. Dyeing, colour planning, designing, technique, theory, practical tips and ‘secrets’, geometric, pictorial, primitive, painterly shading, finishing – by the end of the week-end you will have the answers and information you need to finish your project.
Teacher: Herb Vandewall

THE VALUE OF COLOUR
Every colour has its own tonal value. Using an assigned pattern and a personal colour palette, we will explore how value and temperature can help to create form. Employing a few simple tips and tools you will be more confident in your colour choices.
Teacher: Rhonda Kellett

“EWE’LL GET HOOKED ON SHEEP”
Come join us in hooking primitive or wide-cut realistic Sheep! You will be shown how to hook with multi fibres such as alpaca and roving. Design your own rug, bring a commercial pattern, or use one of the teacher’s designs. All levels of experience are welcome.
Teacher: Marie Miller

WIDE CUT PRIMITIVES WITH TEXTURE
If you aren’t already a devotee of wide-cut hooking, this is the class that will open your mind. You’ll learn that wide cut can be much more than primitives. You’ll fall in love with the texture of recycled wool and find easy ways to change it from not-so-fetching to fabulous. Bring a pre-printed pattern on backing suitable for 5 cut and up. Or bring ideas and design and colour plan your very own original pattern.
Teacher: Grace Tanfara

ULTIMATE HOOK-IN
Have you ever wished for some uninterrupted time away from the demands and challenges of everyday life to hook on a project or two – maybe even finish something? Here’s your opportunity. No teacher, but lots of sharing and learning from one another. Meet new friends; renew ‘old’ friendships; enjoy the laughter and the hooking.

If you have questions about the school please contact
Jennifer Curran (jennifer.curran at sympatico.ca)