Name: Intro to Rug Hooking
Start: 2024-10-16T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-11-20T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Art Gallery of Burlington

Learn the history and practice of modern rug hooking with Alice Bespolko
About this Event

Age:18+

Day: Wednesdays, 6 classes

Start/End: October 16 - November 20, 2024

Time: 1 - 4 PM

Cost: M: $210 NM: $230

Instructor: Alice Bespolko

Are you ready to channel the enthusiasm of traditional rug hookers but with a modern twist? This time-honoured craft has morphed to join the 21st century in design while maintaining many traditional rules. Learn how to pull loops in wool or yarn while exploring the history and practice of rug hooking through samples and visits with guest artists. You will be able to start and complete a trivet as your first project while gaining knowledge about this medium of artistic expression.

Materials and use of studio tools are included in the registration fee for this course.

About the Instructor:

Alice Bespolko is a fibre artist who weaves and rug hooks. She explores this media using different textiles, colours and methods. Her work has appeared at OHCG Conferences and the AGB All Guilds Show. She travels to Sauder village in Ohio annually to further her own education and to feed her creativity. She has taught proddy workshops with great results. Alice is presently working on the TIGR board preparing for an international hooking conference in 2024.

Please note: If courses are purchased at member price, and membership is not active, you will be charged for the membership.

ART SUPPLIES: Basic materials and use of studio tools are included in the registration fee for this course. Additional supplies may be sourced by the student or purchased from the instructor.

ATTIRE: Please dress in clothing that reflects the nature of the activity. Your clothing may get messy from the materials and mediums utilized in your class. Also, closed-toe shoes are mandatory.

ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS? Important - Notify us on your registration if the student has an allergy, health concerns, or a learning disability that could impact participation in the class. We would like to remind you that we are a nut-free facility. Please ensure that any food or drink items that you bring into the AGB are free of nut products. We appreciate your cooperation.