Courses: Trent School of Rug Hooking

Trent School of Rug Hooking - The Innukshuk


Hooking with Alternative Fibres	Patti Armstrong
Come and explore the endless possibilities of using alternative fibres. Learn how to recycle any type of fibre into a hooked matt or wall hanging. Use you imagination and create a design based on the fibres provided. This course is excellent for anyone who has a wool allergy and also for anyone who is interested in the recycling aspect of hooking. Beginner hookers will enjoy this course but even the "well seasoned hooker" will enjoy trying something new.

"Creativity" from A - Z	Anne Boissinot
Have you wanted to choose a new pattern to hook, perhaps using a different colour palette? Maybe even using another hooking technique, or incorporating embellishment in a project? Then this non theme class is for you. Each participant will work on a pattern of their own choosing using hooking styles that could be primitive, wide cut, or fine cut. The shared learning from all the different projects will serve as an extra benefit to all. Creativity will be emphasized.

Dabbling and Dipping in the Dye Pot	Laura Boszormeny
Is DYEING for the art of rug hooking a mystery to you? If the answer is yes, come and join Laura for this informative and fun-filled week. The course is designed for the beginning rug hooker with no dyeing experience as well as the rug hooker who wishes a refresher course on current trends. The student will have an opportunity to compare and contrast three types of acid dyes used by rug hookers in controlled experiments as well as working with their own materials in a less structured environment. Colour theory will be discussed and procedure to promote health and safety in handling the dyes will be emphasized. Working in teams of three or individually, twelve different methods of dyeing will be undertaken, with one full day spent on "primitive" dyeing techniques.

Pictorials	Carolyn Clemens
Students may select a commercial pattern or a pictorial picture which has personal meaning to them. A good visual aid or snapshot is essential to what you will be hooking. Instruction will be given on trees, grass, water, sky, buildings and other important items appearing in a pictorial. How to hook and use colour in the Four Seasons will also be discussed as well as the layering of wool to create depth. You may hook your pictorial in a #3 to a #6 cut. Prerequisite–students must have taken a basic shading course.

Geometric	Marjorie Duizer
In this class we will focus on the use of colour and lines to create an exceptional geometric rug or wall hanging. We will discuss how to create optical illusions in your geometrics. You may wish to design your own rug (remembering the copyright issue) or use a commercial pattern. We will discuss designing geometrics during the week and paper will be available for you to practice your design skills.

Purely Primitive	Beatrice Grant
Come to this class with thoughts of authentic old rugs in mind. You will leave with a completed design and a good start on your authentic, old looking rug. Several methods of finishing will be demonstrated, accompanied by notes. Old colours will be investigated and we will work on a colour plan to suit you. I will provide many sources for patterns and designs. You will bring your enthusiasm …what a team!

Orientals	Vera Smith
As a long time student of Dorothy Haight, Vera has developed a passion for Orientals. In this class you will become familiar with the terms, motifs and history of Oriental design. Come and immerse yourself in this wonderful topic

The Hooking Room	No instructor
No time to sit and hook? Get out your unfinished projects and come for a week away. No housework, no job, just spend time in the company of fellow rug hookers. In this class, students will work on their own projects while being encouraged by their classmates.