Beginner Rughooking - Primitive Style - A Workshop at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum




If you have ever wanted to try rug hooking, this is the workshop for you. Rug hooking artists Loretta Moore and Lesli Ann Zanetti will start with the basics and cover the supplies and techniques of primitive rug hooking. Students will then have an opportunity to practice the technique of pulling up loops of wool and see why we're all “hooked” on this fun and creative textile art.

When: Saturday, March 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. Deadline to register and submit payment is Saturday, March 21.

Level: No prior rug hooking knowledge or experience required.

Class fee: 45.00 plus the cost of supplies i.e. kit and hook plus HST

Kit Description: pattern on linen, pre-cut wool, hook and hand-outs (The kit must be purchased from “Hooked on the Lake” at the time of the workshop. There are many designs, colours and price options available (see kits under online store at hookedonthelake.wordpress.com). Hooks can be bought from the teachers.

Students need to bring: Scissors and either a good quality quilting hoop with a long bolt or a Qsnap frame. Quilting hoops can be bought from the teachers at the class. Please confirm at the time of registration whether you will need a hoop.

To register, call 613-256-3754 or email info@mvtm.ca.


Fun with Knitting



On February 14, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum presents Fun With Knitting with instructor Patricia Sullivan. Learn basic knitting stitch using lacey yarn to make a beautiful scarf. The perfect accessory for this cold snowy weather!

The workshop will take place on February 14 from 10 am to 12 pm.

The cost is $25 ($20 for museum members)which includes all materials.

For more information and to register please call Patricia at 613-256-4648.

Mosaic Weaving: a multi media workshop


On February 15 at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Textile Artist Laura Fauquier, owner of Lola dot Studio in Almonte and local artist, Ingrid Harris, will be teaching the art of cutting glass & weaving it together into your personal art form on the loom. The class will entail working in stain glass and textiles to create a unique piece. Imagine the excitement telling someone that you made that!

Ages 14-84

The workshop will take place Sunday, February 15 from 9:30 am till 4:00 pm.

The workshop cost is $165.00 per person (including material fees and lunch).

For more information and to register, call Laura at 613-256-5652 or email workshops@mvtm.ca.