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MODIGLIANI WORKSHOP

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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June 3, 2019 Monday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

June 4, 2019 Tuesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

June 5, 2019 Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

 

LOCATION: Hooked Rug Museum of North America (HRMNA)

9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Hwy 3, Queensland, NS

 

TEACHER: Ruth Downing has been hooking for 20 years and is a certified RHGNS and McGown teacher. Her passion is the ‘fine detail’ in pictorials, portraits and flowers. She has taught “Fine Shaded Flowers”, “Portraits” and “Buildings Within a Landscape” at the Truro, Mount Saint Vincent and Newfoundland and Labrador Rug Schools. Ruth also teaches at her home overlooking the ocean in Cow Bay as well as in other communities and the Hooked Rug Museum. She so enjoys the enthusiasm of her students and encouraging their creativity. Her work ‘Girl with a Pear Earring’ was selected for inclusion in Celebration 2007 magazine.

 

WORKSHOP: To hook a Modigliani Portrait similar to samples above.

Amedeo Modigliani was an Italian Jewish painter and sculptor who worked mainly in France. He is known for his portraits in a modern style characterized by elongation of faces, necks.

 

PATTERNS: Your teacher, Ruth Downing has chosen a dozen or so paintings suitable for you to choose from. Once you are registered, Ruth will mail you instructions for the workshop.

You supply own backing and trace design.

 

REGISTRATION: Registration is limited to 15 people. Click here for Registration Form  please print and mail with your payment to:

 

Registrar: Hooked Rug Museum of North America

9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. RR2, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0

 

Total registration fee for 3 days - $150.00, includes registration fee, tea, coffee, muffins & lunch each day.

 

A deposit of $50.00 is payable with registration. The balance of $100.00 is payable by May 1, 2019. Total registration fee of $150.00 can be paid with registration.

 

CANCELLATION/

REFUNDS: No later than May 1, 2019. No refunds after May 1, 2019.

The $50.00 deposit is non-refundable, balance of $100.00 is refundable up to May 1, 2019

 

 

Confirmation of registration upon receipt of registration form and payment.

 **Any questions, please call Sherry Chandler @ 902-275-4743 or email hookedrugmuseum@gmail.com

 

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Workshops and Fibre Events

Full information for each class can be found below. Please use this Registration Form.

Visit us at the Fibre Art Market to register and pay by cash, Debit, MasterCard, or Visa.

Or send an etransfer to hrmnaevents@gmail.com 

 

Workshops at the Hooked Rug Museum

Broomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 May

Join Liz Young to learn this unique stitch, taught to Liz in Italy many years ago. Use this beautiful stitch to create a shawl or delicate baby blanket.

Full Information: Broomstick Lace 13 May

 

Beginner Punch Hooking with Kevin LeMoine - TWO available sessions!

27 June    

Curious about this quick and satisfying craft? Join us to learn from the always fun and creative, Kevin! 

Full Information: Beginner Punch Hooking June 27

28 August

Full information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August 

 

Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 June

Are you looking for a challenge? Come to this two-day class to focus and develop an incredible piece before your eyes. Not for the faint of crafting heart.

Full Information: Two-Sided Punching 28&29 June

 

Geometric Hit and Miss Pad with Liz Young - 7 July

Learn how to sequence your colours and hooking stitches to create a rhapsody of colour and style!

Full Information: Geometric Hit and Miss 7 July

 

Beginner Rug Hooking with Suzanne Conrod and Sherry Chandler - 18 & 19 July

join McGown-certified teachers, Suzanne and Sherry, to learn the basics of rug hooking.

Full Information: Beginner Rug Hooking 18 & 19 July 

  

Punching with Wool Strips with Kevin LeMoine - 29 August

Learn how to punch hook with Kevin, using hand-dyed and over-dyed wool strips to create a beautiful autumn-themed mat.

Full Information: Punching with Wool Strips 29 August 

 

Sampler Workshop with Kevin LeMoine - 30 August

Not sure what to do with all your punch needles and wool strips? Join Kevin for this special class where you'll have the chance to use all 8 Oxford Punch Needles and a variety of materials.

Full Information: Sampler Workshop 30 August

 

Diamond Geometric with Liz Young - 16 September

Explore the Aztec stitch and colour planning with Liz in this one and only class! 

Full Informationt: Diamond Geometric 16 September

  

Finishing Workshop with Patsy Gorveatte - 22 September

Learn how to finish up all those projects you've had so much fun creating!

Full Information: Finishing 22 September 

 

Fibre Day Hook-Ins

June 13 - Fibre Day

The fibre day hoook-ins are a wonderful chance to come together in community with other rug hookers and fibre artists and crafters. Lunch is included!

Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 13 June 

  

26 September - Fibre Day

Join us for the last event of the season and come together in community before the weather turns colder.

Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September

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