Clarenville Regional Arts Association Corp.

LXCL:In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of rug hooking and everything the craft entails. Topics will include the tools and materials required—such as hooks, frames, backing, and hooking fibres—as well as hands-on experience hooking an actual pattern. Participants will also learn finishing techniques and how to properly care for completed rugs.

General Admission

Dianne Hodder is a passionate rug hooker, certified Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador teacher, and juried member of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Dianne spent her working years on mainland Canada as a computer systems analyst before returning home following retirement. Dianne was first introduced to the art of rug hooking while living in Ottawa, where she quickly developed a deep appreciation for the craft and its creative possibilities. Since returning to Newfoundland and Labrador, she has become an avid rug hooker and dedicated instructor, enjoying the opportunity to share both traditional techniques and the joy of the craft with others. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of rug hooking and everything the craft entails. Topics will include the tools and materials required&mdash;such as hooks, frames, backing, and hooking fibres&mdash;as well as hands-on experience hooking an actual pattern. Participants will also learn finishing techniques and how to properly care for completed rugs.

Dianne Hodder is a passionate rug hooker, certified Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador teacher, and juried member of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Dianne spent her working years on mainland Canada as a computer systems analyst before returning home following retirement. Dianne was first introduced to the art of rug hooking while living in Ottawa, where she quickly developed a deep appreciation for the craft and its creative possibilities. Since returning to Newfoundland and Labrador, she has become an avid rug hooker and dedicated instructor, enjoying the opportunity to share both traditional techniques and the joy of the craft with others. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of rug hooking and everything the craft entails. Topics will include the tools and materials required—such as hooks, frames, backing, and hooking fibres—as well as hands-on experience hooking an actual pattern. Participants will also learn finishing techniques and how to properly care for completed rugs.

Clarenville Regional Arts Association Corp.

Intro Rug Hooking

Clarenville Events Centre 15 Blackmore Ave

General Admission

$130