Dates: Thursday, July 11

Time: 5:00-7:00pm

Instructor: Linda Raether

In this multi-age workshop, participants will learn the basic hand-hooking stitch and proddy. Proddy is a stitch used in hand-hooking to give dimension and is often used to make petals. Each student will make one flower using both techniques. Flowers can be finished with a pin back to create a pin. Or, attached to a small wooden dowel to create a garden stake/plant poke. Flowers made with ribbon will not be water resistant and indoor use is suggested. All supplies included. This class is great for 8+

Classes will be held in the Vault or Loft Galleries*

Instructor Bio & Artist Statement: Linda Raether – Fiber Artist

“Curiosity has led me along many different paths.

My formal education ended with an MS in Molecular Biology, and I spent most of my career writing science textbooks for the elementary through high school market. I have also taught college-level chemistry and biology courses at NTC and as the “nature lady” at Girl Scout Day Camp, I developed and taught the nature programs for all levels to coincide with the camp theme.

My informal education centered around art and craft, and it has never ended. When I stumbled upon rug hooking, I was instantly smitten with the process, the materials, and the practical way of adding beauty to life.

Currently I am exploring connections: connections among the communities in my environment, whether they be plant, animal, or human. I’m very interested in the role of energy, specifically light, in these communities. I have also begun reaching back to my youth and exploring how other types of fiber processes such as embroidery, felting, knitting, crochet, and quilting can be incorporated into a hand-hooked piece.”