Beginner Rug Hooking Class with Pam Bartlett

Description

The Meredith Fine Craft Gallery invites you to discover the fine craft of rug hooking with League juried artist, Pam Bartlett. This 6-week class is being held at The Woolen Pear in Loudon, NH. You can attend the class during the Day (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) or Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) starting on Thursday, March 1 and ending on Thursday, April 5. In this 6-week class, you will learn the basics of rug hooking to complete the 14" x 14" project. You can finish your project as a wall hanging, chair pad, or pillow, in your choice of available colors. Pam will teach you how to be a "happy hooker" with the proper form and techniques to accomplish the art of "pulling wool". You will learn about the history of the craft and the different styles of rug hooking, how to design and color plan your project, and how to care for your finished product. Materials include a hook, pattern, and various colors of wool to complete your project. The materials you will need to bring are: small pair of scissors and a 12-inch quilting type hoop (hoop can be purchased at The Woolen Pear). Tuition is $150.00 per student, and there is no additional materials fee. Please note that the class will be held at The Woolen Pear located at Brookside Mall, 563 Route 106 in Loudon, NH 03307. Space is limited to 8 students. Pre-registration is required. To sign up for class, you can stop by the gallery, contact us by phone at (603) 279-7920, or email at nhcraft@metrocast.net . For information about other classes being offered, check out our webpage at http://meredith.nhcrafts.org/classes/