Rug Hooking Events and Activities
Fraktur Hooked Rug Exhibit – November 28, 2009 to April 24, 2010 at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA. Susan Feller is the Guest Curator for an exhibit of contemporary hooked rugs that were inspired by Pennsylvania German fraktur drawings. The rugs are on display with fraktur and redware pottery items from the Heritage Center’s collection. For more information, contact the Heritage Center at 215-679-3103 or www.schwenkfelder.com.
Exploring Molas with Norma Batastini – March 8-10, 2010 – The Kuna Indians of the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama are known for their beautiful hand stitched molas. Layers of brightly colored cottons are cut away to form intricate designs inspired by their flora and fauna. Norma has designed several rugs reflecting the styles and themes of the traditional molas. The class will explore the techniques, colors and subjects of traditional molas and how they translate into rug hooking. You may choose one of Norma’s designs or she will work with you to design your own. For more information, contact Norma at 973-746-2936 or g_batastini@msn.com.
The Textures of Africa with Linda Woodbury – March 12-14, 2010 – This class combines two of Linda’s loves, rug hooking and the animals of Africa. The class will explore the use of textured wool when hooking animals and flowers. Linda will discuss the ins and outs of recycled wool, the treasurers that make her work unique. You may choose from five designs in the African Series: the elephant, lion, greater kudu, rhinoceros and zebra. You may also work on any other design suitable for textures. For more information, contact Linda at 973-743-6835 or Linda.woodbury@gmail.com.
Woolwrights Spring Hook-in – March 20, 2010 — The ATHA Woolwrights Chapter is hosting a hook-in at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center. This is a fundraiser to support the 2011 ATHA Biennial Conference that will be held in Lancaster, PA. For more information and to register visit www.woolwrights.com.
Hooked Rug Presentation at Longstreet Farm – March 27, 2010 — “Tavern Sign Hooked Rugs and the Stories They Tell” is the subject of a presentation by Karl and Mary Jo Gimber at Longstreet Farm from 1-3 on March 27, 2010. The Gimbers will also use their 50 + hooked rugs to help discuss their journey as rug hooking artisans. For more information contact Ronnie Grothusen at 732-946-3758.
ATHA Biennial Conference in Lancaster, PA – October 19-22, 2011 — For more information, contact Mary Lynne Naples at marylynnelan@aol.com.
The Mercer Hookers meet on the first Thursday of every month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mercer County Library in Pennington, NJ. It would be a good idea to contact Weezie Huntington (weezie711@gmail.com) if you are coming for the first time. The hook-in is open to anyone sharing an interest in rug hooking. Bring your lunch.
A “Gathering” of rug hookers meet at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, NJ every Tuesday from 10-3. The hook-in is open to rug hookers of all levels. For more information, call the Farm at 732-946-3758.
2010 HCRAG Calendar of Events
January 8, 2010
Annual White Elephant Sale and Auction**
January 8-10, 2010
Rug Hooking Retreat – Flemington Hampton Inn
February 12, 2010
Something to Warm the Heart – Pet Designs (Lydia Brenner & Cheryl Halliday) **
March 12, 2010
Monthly Meeting – Round Robin Demo (Connie Coleman, Gisele Meader and others) *
March 19 – 21, 2010
March Madness – Flemington Hampton Inn
April 9, 2010
Monthly Meeting – Back a Jacket (Lydia Lewis)**
May 14, 2010 – Monthly Meeting – Program TBD *
June 11, 2010 – Monthly Meeting—Annual Picnic*
August 9-13, 2010 –
HCRAG Rug Hooking Camp – Educational Services Commission School
August 12, 2010 –
HCRAG Beginners’ Workshop – Educational Services Commission School
*Unless otherwise noted, our meetings run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Assembly Room B
in the County Administration Building, which is part of the Hunterdon County Complex on Route 12, Flemington, NJ. As you turn off Route 12 onto the road leading into the Complex, make the first right into the parking lot. The meeting is in the first building on the right
** Meeting will be at our alternate site – The Court Room within the Police Station at the
Raritan Township Municipal Complex. The Complex is by the Rt. 12 and Rt. 523 traffic
circle just outside Flemington.
