Dates: Wednesday, October 1, 8 & November 12

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Instructor: Linda Raether

Join instructor Linda for a three-part Rug Hooking Workshop and create a charming, handmade doormat (approximately 2 feet by 3 feet) perfect for the season! All supplies included.

• Session 1: Design & History: In our first session, you'll have the opportunity to design your own unique doormat or select from a range of templates. Linda will guide you through the design process and share the history of handhooked rugs.

• Session 2: The Art of Hooking: Delve into the rewarding art of rug hooking! Choose from a beautiful selection of wool colors and, with Linda's guidance, learn or refine your hooking skills while bringing your chosen design to life.

• (Please note: There will be a one-month break between the second and final sessions to allow students to hook at their own pace.)

• Final Session: Finishing Touches: Our final class will focus on the essential finishing techniques that will give your doormat a professional look and ensure its longevity.

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.”