Here at High on Hooking we do “not so traditional” rug hooking. That is, the mats and rugs aren’t necessarily fashioned using only woolen strips or yarn. I prefer to use old textiles (especially old t-shirts and bed sheets!), funky fabrics, and notions like yarns and ribbon. Cutting cloth strips by hand to a fairly broad width gives each mat a bit of a rustic and bulky charm, creating something you can really sink your toes into. They look good on the wall too. Don’t forget to try them on benches and tables.
SUMMER’S RUSHING BY!
I hope everyone in the U.S. had a good 4th of July (albeit a little awkward given the current political climate, I’m not gonna lie). But today’s July 5, and we’re printing workshop packets and packing the mobile classroom. CONVERGENCE is in less than a week! We’re teaching, and we have a piece in the Leaders’ (i.e., instructors’) Exhibit. Whoopie! Even better I’m mostly bipedal! More on that HERE. I’ll pack the crutches, but I’m hoping to leave them in the car.
HOLES continues to appear in Susan Feller‘s traveling exhibit STORIES ARE MADE LOOP BY LOOP: CONTEMPORARY RUG HOOKING WITH FABRICS, YARN, AND PLASTIC. The show recently moved to the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. It’s there till September 5. More info and catalog HERE.
If you’re a fiber arts or other type of instructor, we’re currently accepting proposals for In the Studio Online’s WORKSHOP WEEK 2025. Find more info HERE.
Let’s all continue to practice PATIENCE and, especially, KINDNESS in 2024. The world’s continues to have a tough time of it; let’s share beauty and the best humanity has to offer.
Laura
WORKSHOP INFO
You can find info regarding scheduled classes and other events on the CALENDAR page.
We’re in talks with Fuller Lodge Art Center about workshops in Los Alamos later this year. Keep an eye on the Calendar.
In July we’ll go East to Wichita to teach RUG HOOKING at HGA’s CONVERGENCE! Registration info can be found HERE. Check out the workshops and other events. Back in 2014, Convergence was in Providence, Rhode Island, near where we lived in Massachusetts. I was able to visit the general exhibits and market area. Top notch!
And no worries if you can’t make a scheduled class, I also host individuals and groups on Zoom, in my home, and at other locations. Just give me a yell at Laura@highonhooking.com if you’d like to set something up. I’ll even provide lunch!
We’ve got an ETSY SHOP!
Nothing says I LOVE YOU like a hand-hooked rug or piece of art. See us at www.etsy.com/shop/HighonHooking. Make us a favorite please. Feel free to buy there or contact me directly if you see something you like or you’d like made just for you. In fact, customers outside of the USA should contact me directly.
