Creating a Nest Traditional Rug Hooking Workshop with Bear Epp of Common Craft

Join Bear on the veranda of the Rose House Museum, the gem of Waupoos, a simple but charming farmhouse built in the early 1800’s. � �Located on the eastern end of the picturesque Prince Edward County peninsula, spend the day with textile artist Bear Epp for a Intermediate rug hooking workshop “Creating a Nest “in a painterly and expressive folk style. � �Working on a hand drawn pattern on linen designed by the artist, we will go through the steps in building your nests twig by twig, adding depth and shading in the design as we go. Also discover the joy of Hit & Miss hooking, a traditional rug hooking technique of using up your leftover wool in artful way and a lovely nod to our historic surroundings. � �This workshop is suitable for anybody who has taken a beginner workshop to the more advanced rug hooker. This will be a fun and supportive day of hooking together, learning few new tricks and making new connections.
�All registered students are also invited to join us the next day at the Community Hook In where they can continue t work on their project. � �Kit Supplied : �Hoops and Hooks will be provided for the day �Cutter Available �Linen with 14” Dia Pattern �Wool to complete Nest & Eggs �Coffee & Tea � �Students to Bring: �Wool from your stash �Scissors �Frames & Hooks �Packed Lunch �Water Bottle

Bear Epp, Commoncraft
�With a background in Craft & Design from Sheridan, Niagara College, the Banff Centre �for the Arts and Harbourfront Centre Craft Studios, Bear Epp has worked in the �creative industry for over three decades as an artist, arts programmer, teacher and �creative director. As an artist, she has exhibited in Canada and internationally and has �commissioned work held in the permanent collection of the Royal Ontario Museum. � �Dedicated to building community through creative exchange, Bear facilitates artist �workshops and retreats throughout Ontario, as well as focuses her on her own studio �practice in Cherry Valley ON creating contemporary folk hand-hooked rugs inspired by her Mennonite heritage and lived experience.

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