Traditional Rug Hooking:

An introduction is provided to the one simple loop of traditional wool rug hooking. This utilitarian craft-turned-art form is rooted in our Canadian history and a culture of up-cycling well before it was fashionable. Designs and techniques may illustrate the use of colour, contrast, value, lines, shape, form, repetition, rhythm, colour schemes, variety, space, emphasis, proportion, and balance. Patterns and designs are easily created using any form of inspiration; colouring books, pictorials, geometrics, nature, etc.

All basic materials, tools, and time are provided for the project typically completed within the sessions. The course is easily adaptable and suitable for beginners and seasoned rug hookers, as well as those with minimal and maximum dexterity and sight abilities. Completed traditional rug hooking projects are instant heirloom treasures, often coming with the bonus gift of a spoken word history during their creation. Once mastered, the technique of rug hooking is easily and independently replicated by the participant.

Traditional Rug Hooking is now enjoying a resurgence in craft and art circles – often leaping into the category of High Art. Subsequent projects can serve many practical household functions as well as being beautiful works of art shown in galleries throughout the world. It is as diverse an art form as those that practice it. Artist, Lisa Meecham, draws from the Canadian cultural narrative to connect with those new and seasoned to the craft. Her talks are lively interactive artist adventures with hands-on demonstration of materials and techniques.