The craft of traditional rug hooking – pulling hand cut strips of wool from yardage or cast-offs – is flexible and free enough to lead every beginner to quickly explore his or her own style and interests. In this class, participants will learn the basics of rug hooking using wide-cut woollen cloth strips. Participants will start with a simple pattern designed specifically for the class to learn the techniques needed. The course will then focus on designing an original project, transferring the design to the backing, colour planning, selecting wool and learning how to finish the edges. A field trip to local hooking studios will provide participants with inspiration and the opportunity to purchase supplies to bring home.

From her original designs, fibre artist Anne Morrell Robinson creates quilts, hooked rugs, art dolls and wearable art. Anne has taught fibre arts for 25 years, has exhibited widely across North America and has many awards to her credit. Her work is found in private, government and corporate collections. She lives in Margaree Valley, Cape Breton.