HOOKING WORKSHOPS

LAUREL MOUNTAINS RUG HOOKING SCHOOL
May 3rd - 7th, 2009

Ramada Inn
Historic Ligonier
216 W. Loyalhanna Street
Ligonier, PA 15658

Please Print out the following information, complete registration form and mail to Shirley Engel.

Introduction

Hook in an award-winning gold-key Ramada Inn in Historic and charming Ligonier, located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Within walking distance of over 60 specialty shops, antique stores and restaurants.

There are many other nearby attractions that the Laurel Highlands has to offer.

The Laurel Mountains Rug Hooking School is invited to a "Hookers Open House" from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday May 4, 2009 with lots of fun "munchies", "wine", tea, desserts, etc. Visit and have fun at the Woolley Fox Bed & Breakfast. As always, spouses are also invited.

Accommodations

Please make Room and Board reservations directly with Ramada Inn in Ligonier at (724) 238-9545. Advise them you are attending the Rug Hooking School. Rooms are reserved for the school.

A double occupancy room is *$89.00 plus 9% tax a night* per room (one queen bed or two double beds). Complimentary continental breakfast included Monday - Thursday.

If you do not have a roommate and want one, make a double room reservation and note on your registration that you would like a roommate assigned to you.
*All Prices Subject to change

The emergency number at the Ramada Inn is (724) 238-9545.

If you are flying to Ligonier, the Ramada Inn does not have van service from Latrobe Airport. It will be your responsibility to secure transportation to the town of Ligonier.

Instructors

Barbara Carroll, Ligonier, PA
Will teach primitive rug hooking using all textured wools to obtain the feel of old rugs which used fabrics other than wool. Only cuts of 6 and above to be taught. She is a nationally known author and designer of patterns. This will be a fun class.

Jayne Hester, Kinderhook, NY
Welcome to the world of Soft Naturals primitives...In this class you will be learning about the beauty of neutral hues in variations of cream, beige, sand, taupe, gray, brown and even a soft black. Your pallet will not be limited to just those variations. You can use other colors. All with textured wool. This is a primitive Wide cut class; 8, 8.5, 9 and or 10. Pattern is your choice but needs to be graphic. Strong bold designs.

Cynthia Norwood, Kirkland, OH
While she is comfortable teaching all types of hooking, Cynthia prefers primitives and wide cuts. Bring your own favorite fabrics and then incorporate unique pieces from her stash including paisley shawls to create a distinct and wonderful rug. Color planning is definitely one of her strong suits and she will share with you her thought process along with dyeing tips. She will work on any design or self-drawn patterns, or even an incomplete rug. She has also written a book that was be published spring 2008.

Diane Stoffel, Cape Cod, MA
Diane has been teaching rug hooking for over 20 years. She has a unique method of dyeing wool which makes her a "Master Dyer", well versed in teaching skills she obtained many wonderful results in fine and wide cut. Her teaching of colors is simple and easily understood. Diane is an accredited McGown teacher and teaches all types of hooking from A (animals) to V (vegetables) including Orientals, pictorials and faces.

Activities and Information

An exhibit of rugs and hooked pieces will be held at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, 200 North Market St., Ligonier, near the Diamond Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open House will be on Wednesday from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. at the school.

Please bring finished hooked pieces for display. Attach name and maker of pattern to the piece.

There will be a store available for the purchase of supplies and patterns. Any special supplies can be ordered in advance and will be available when you arrive.

Bring your hooking equipment. Also bring a light and extension cord.

Sessions will begin on Monday at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 3:30 p.m., with one hour for lunch, Tuesday through Wednesday. Thursday 9:00 A.M. end at wrap up after lunch. .

Coffee will be supplied for evening hooking for resident students.

Registration

Registration will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 in the Ramada Inn lobby. Sign in. Dinner will be served Sunday, May 3rd at 6:30 P.M.

Registration Fee - Resident Students

The registration fee for resident students is $385.00. This includes instruction, classroom space, 1 dinner, 1 open house, 4 lunches, 2 daily beverage stations, evening hooking room & coffee, sales tax and gratuities.

Deposit - Resident Students

A $185.00 (nonrefundable) deposit must accompany your registration form. Balance of $200.00 is due April 5, 2009.

Registration Fee - Commuter Students

The registration fee for commuter students is $400.00. This includes instruction, classroom space, 1 dinner, 1 open house, 4 lunches, 2 daily beverage stations, sales tax and gratuities.

Deposit - Commuter Students

A $193.00 (nonrefundable) deposit must accompany your registration form. Balance of $207.00 is due April 5, 2009.

Please send completed registration form and registration fee in check or money order, U.S. funds, payable to Shirley Engel to:

Shirley M. Engel
Director
222 Northfield Road
Cranberry Twp., PA 16066-6824
Tel: (724) 776-5791
E-mail: shirlet@zoominternet.net

Please detach registration form, complete and submit with nonrefundable deposit fee. Make check or money order payable in U.S. funds to Shirley M. Engel.

                                 REGISTRATION FORM

Name:  ___________________________________________ Phone:  ____________________________________

Address:  ________________________________________ E-mail Address: ____________________________

          ________________________________________

Choice of Teacher:

            First:  ______________________________ Second:  ____________________________________

Choice of Roommate:  _______________________
                                                    ( if any )
Your Level of Experience:

         Beginner:  ____________  Experienced:  ________________  Teacher:  ____________________

Comment:________________________________________________________________________________________

        ________________________________________________________________________________________

In Case of Emergency, Notify:  __________________________________  Phone:  _____________________

                      Address:___________________________________

                              ___________________________________

Please List Any Dietary Restrictions:  _________________________________________________________

Smoker:   ________________

Non-Smoker: ______________

Thank You!

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