The Lakeshore Fiber Arts Guild’s September meeting will include a presentation by Ann Willey on “Rug Hooking: Tradition Gets Personal.” The meeting will take place begin with a 6:30 p.m. social time ...
When I think of rug hooking, I think of things found in my grandmother’s living room or attic. But in recent years, thanks to a handful of retailers, designers and enthusiasts, the craft has become ...
Michele Micarelli loves being a hooker. It’s lucrative, utilizes her imagination and allows her to meet many and varied people. No, it’s not what you may think. The 56-year-old Westville resident ...
As part of the 40th-anniversary celebrations of the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild, veteran rug hookers are offering introductory classes at Le Coin Artisanal, 454A Beaconsfield Blvd., April 25 ...
SEATTLE — Fiber Artist Andie Solar demonstrates the art of punch needle, an embroidery method in which an artist can create rugs, wall hanging, or cushion covers by threading loops of acrylic or wool ...
The Thomasville History Center in Thomasville, Georgia, is kicking off a new year of programs including the popular Hands-On Heritage series. We invite you to engage your curiosity and craft skills at ...
What started as a poor man’s craft has morphed into a highly sought-after art form. Beginning in the 1800s, rug hooking was an art of poverty, explained expert rug restorer, author and Westwood ...
Carefully hooking a piece of fabric through burlap, 8-year-old Maryrose Hingley’s face expressed myriad emotions as she strived to learn the new craft. Maryrose, of Eldersburg, was one of 15 campers ...
Editor's note: This is the fifth story in an ongoing series about interesting hobbies in and around the Norwalk area. If you have an interesting hobby you would like profiled, contact Staff Writer ...
Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority for women educators met on Sept. 10 at Lincoln School with 21 members in attendance. The program was rug hooking, which was presented by Lisa DeBord, owner of the Quilt Rack ...
This weekend brings a variety of things to do. Head to the Rockingham Ballroom for Country Nite with 603 Line Dance, learn rug hooking at the Word Barn, take the family to 3S Artspace for a dance ...
On Saturday, June 3, Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild will host a regional Hook-in at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church, 85 Voorhees Corner Road, Flemington. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m ...