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ARKANSAS
DIANE GAY / MOUNTAIN HANDCRAFTS COMPANY
I teach primitive hooking full-time and year-round at the Mountain Handcrafts
Company. Classes include weekend seminars, six-week sessions (2 1/2 hours, one
morning/afternoon/evening per week), and private lessons, all for beginning, intermediate and
advanced students. I have a dye kitchen on site and include color work as a major focus of
instruction. Average $50 to $100 for an entire series of classes.
Diane Gay
3 Van Buren Hwy 62E
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Tel. (501) 253-4965 Fax (501) 253-2143
E-mail: [email protected]
CALIFORNIA
JODY O'DELL
McGown teacher with 15 years experience teaching, also carries rug hooking supplies and offers rug repairs.
Jody O'Dell
1097 Callander Way
Folsom, CA 95630
916-984-1253
E-mail: [email protected]
SUSAN HIGGINS
McGown certified, private lessons and occasional dye workshops. Small, biweekly group classes beginning in fall 2000.
Susan Higgins
1568 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 95222
Tel. (415) 664-9750
E-mail: [email protected]
ROBIN PRICE
Certified teacher, private and group classes. Antique repair, penny rugs and a few hooked rugs for sale.
Robin Price
RR3, Box 602
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Tel. (209) 785-3399
E-mail: [email protected]
BASHA QUILICI
I offer rughooking classes for beginners. I teach both primitive and traditional
techniques. Learn all the basics of rughooking, design, and color planning. I also carry kits,
supplies, and wool in my store. Please call for class schedules, stop by or email me for
inforamtion or visit my website at www.huesandviews.com !
Basha Quilici
Hues & Views, Inc
930 Redwood Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Tel. (415) 383-1280 Fax: (415) 383-9629
E-mail: [email protected]
JANE OLSON
Jane Olson has been an Instructor for Rug Hooking and Braiding for 35 years.
Please visit with the Jane Olson Rug
Studio for more information. For class days and times please contact
the store directly.
Jane Olson
P.O Box 351
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Tel. (310) 643-5902 Fax (310) 643-7367
E-mail: [email protected]
VIRGINIA (GINI) BROWN
Weekly classes offered by McGown trained teacher. Call for more class information.
Gini Brown
4608 Willowcrest Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Tel. (818) 761-6343
NANCY C. MILLER
Nancy Miller provides 6 week class series and workshops. Classes are also offered either Tuesday evenings or Wednesday mornings.
Nancy Miller
2448 Brentwood Road
Sacramento, California 95825
916-482-1234
E-mail: [email protected]
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COLORADO
KAREN RAGSDALE
Colonial Homestead offers beginning primitive rug hooking and penny rug instruction, and, kits, wool, supplies, Rug Hooking Magazine and books. I teach the classes in my home, and am available to teach in other locations. Please call me for a schedule at 303-424-5920.
Karen Ragsdale
9130 Garrison Street
Westminster, CO 80021
Tel. (303) 424-5920
E-mail: [email protected]
TWILA FAIRBANKS
Midwest Rug Hooking Company located in The Sampler Traditions shop. Beginners classes, all supplies, workshops.
Twila Fairbanks
P.O. Box 1771
Estes Park, CO 80517
Tel. (970) 577-1750 Fax:(970) 577-1742
E-mail: [email protected]
SHARON GUNDERSON
I teach beginning primitive rug hooking classes at my folk art shop "The Blue Rabbit" in Littleton, Colorado. I also teach through Aurora Parks & Recreation in Denver. Give me a call at The Blue Rabbit, 303-843-9419 if you have any questions. I am available to teach in other locations.
Sharon Gunderson
2665 So. Vaughn Wy
Aurora, CO 80014
Tel. (303) 843-9419
E-mail: [email protected]
LEAH KARO
I am in the mountains close to Denver. I have been Hookin' for near on to 15 years, my mother is a hooker too. I can teach traditional and primitive and I love dyeing and designing rugs. Let me help you learn this fascinating fiber art and get you hooked!! I will travel to teach or can teach in my home. Lets HOOK!!!
Leah Karo
112 Bounty Hunters Lane
Bailey, CO 80421
Tel. (303) 838-5114
JEANNETTE STEWART / THE WOOL LADY
I am a rug hooking teacher in the Colorado Springs area and have been hooking for 13 years. I teach at Ruth's Stitchery in Colorado Springs and Ruth sponsors a Hookers and Strippers support group the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-3PM. Everyone is welcome. I also teach dyeing workshops in my studio, The Cat House, and love planning/dyeing projects for people. Call/write for information.
Jeannette Stewart
P.O. Box 491
Florissant, CO 80816
Tel. (719) 748-8033
E-mail: [email protected]
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CONNECTICUT
JOYCE TOPPING
Rug Hooking and Braiding Classes 25.00 monthly. Classes are either Tuesday Eve 6-9:30 OR Thursday AM 10-1pm for Instruction. Supplies Extra.
Please Call for more details. New classes start in September!! Happy Hooking
Joyce Topping
Clinton, CT 06413
Tel. (860) 669-2465
E-mail: [email protected]
FERN STRONG / RED BARN RUGS
Red Barn Rugs - monthly classes in greater Hartford area and private instruction. Please call for more information.
Fern Strong
589 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
Tel. (860) 895-1242 fax: (860) 895-1242
E-mail: [email protected]
JESSIE A. MARSHALL
Instruction in areas of Rug Hooking, Weaving and Spinning. Classes are scheduled at the convenience of the student. Please SASE for more information.
Jessie A. Marshall
52 Spring Hill Rd
Storrs, CT 06268-2513
Tel. (860) 429-8807
E-mail: [email protected]
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FLORIDA
ANNE D. EASTWOOD
Traditional rug hooking teacher since 1963. McGown teacher since 1975. Primitive, fine shading & creative stitches. Custom dyeing & color planning. Weekly, monthly, private lessons and workshops.
Anne D. Eastwood
320 Greenwood Lake Drive
Venice, FL 34292-4524
Tel.: 941-408-9315
E-mail: [email protected]
SALMA SHIRAZ DHANJI
Teacher of colonial and tapestry hooking. Designer, color planner, hand-dyed wool.
Salma Shiraz Dhanji
2140 Oakmont Terrace
Coral Springs, Florida 33071
Tel.: 954-345-8742 Fax: 954-345-9152
E-mail: [email protected]
SARAH F. PADDOCK
Classes available some Saturdays and social hooking available Thursdays at Heritage Village.
Sarah F. Paddock
711 Knollwood Drive
Largo, Florida 33770
Tel.: 813-587-0142 Fax: 813-584-3779
E-mail: [email protected]
KAYE HYDE
Classes Monday and Wednesday each week January thru April 1997.
Kaye Hyde
900-001 Henderson Creek Drive
Naples, Florida 34114
(941)774-6212
MAMIE ADAIR
Mamie Adair, McGown-trained teacher, providing instruction and workshops in tapestry and primitive rug hooking.
Mamie Adair
2254 Willowbrook Drive
Clearwater, Florida 34624
(813) 535-3218 or E-mail to [email protected]
BETTINA DRAKE MARALDO
Contact Bettina for class information in NE central Florida.
Bettina Drake Maraldo
September through June
551 Johnson Lake Road
De Leon Springs, FL 32130-3636
(904) 985-5602
July through August
P.O. Box 238
Mendenhall, PA 19357
(610) 388-2327
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ILLINOIS
JENNY PODLASEK
Certified PKM teacher, co-director of Rock River Ruggers Camp, Wonderful Weekend for Working Women, teach at various camps. Technique, dyeing, color planning, hand dyed wool, supplies and assistance available. Class time and places flexible.
Jenny Podlasek
25738 Polk Street
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-9263
E-mail: [email protected]
JOAN RECKWERDT
Joan Reckwerdt offers classes in Technique, Color Planning, Custom Dyeing and offers Supplies.
Joan Reckwerdt
3740 West 65th Street
Chicago, IL 60629-4717
(773) 585-1097
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IOWA
JONE VAN VLEET
Rug hooking supplies, and instruction. McGown certified teacher. Classes offered in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Jone Van Vleet
E-mail: [email protected]
600 33rd Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265-3114
(515) 225-2121
Fax: (515) 221-1385
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KANSAS
ROSLYN TANQUARY / HOOKS & HUES
Please call for class information. Classes offered Thursdays or
by appointment.
Roslyn Tanquary
Hooks & Hues
2296 S.W. County Line Road
Benton, Kansas 67017-9061
316-744-7321 - Hooks & Hues
316-744-0185 - Home
E-mail: [email protected]
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KENTUCKY
ELIZABETH TOMPKINS
I am director of Cedar Lakes Rug Camp at Ripley, W. Va. and information can be
obtained by writing to the address listed below. Current local classes are filled.
Elizabeth Tompkins
107 Tahoma Road
Lexington, KY 40503
Tel. 606-277-7305
E-mail: [email protected]
ANGELA JONES
Certified instructor in punch rug. Can customize class to any size - single student to group. Small beginner kits available.
Angela Jones
2650 Howardstown Road
Raywick, KY 40060
Tel. 502-692-9863 Fax: 502-9863
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LOUISIANNA
RUG HOOKING, ETC.
Saturday classes - 10% discount off supplies. Special classes held: Parent/Child
Day and Hook Away in One Day. Classes 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Class fee $35.00. Call or email to
sign up today! Located in the LaPromenade Mall.
Rug Hooking, Etc.
www.rughooking.qpg.com
3603 Johnston Street
LaFayette, Louisianna 70503
E-mail: [email protected] or call (318) 993-3460
AMZI RICHARD
Amzi Richards is a McGown Teacher and offers rug hooking lessons on Saturdays from 1PM to 5PM. Also does rug repairs.
Amzi Richards
1500 Kirkman Street
Lake Charles, Louisianna 70601
E-mail: [email protected]
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MAINE
PAMELA JEAN CHASE - The Niche In The Nook
PKM certified teacher, Director of "The Niche in The Nook Rug School", starting in May and ending in Oct.- send for information. Author of a series of Instructional Books on Hooking- "Flowers of the World", "Animal Flowers" and "The Hooking of Scrolls" (each book $24.95). Design Catalog "Welcome to Our World of Design" ($8.50) and "Welcome to My World of Color" dye formula book ($8.50). Weekly Classes-day and evening($7.00 -per lesson (2 hours) class limited to 12 students, private and correspondence instructions.
Pamela Jean Chase
The Niche In The Nook
8 Russell Street
Farmingdale, ME 04344
Tel: (207) 582-4990
E-mail: [email protected]
CHERYLYN BRUBAKER
Day class Sept. through June, Thursdays 9am - 12pm. Private lessons available. Beginners welcome!
Cherylyn Brubaker
Hooked Treasures
6 Iroquois Circle
Brunswick, ME 04011
Tel: (207) 729-1380
E-mail: [email protected]
GAIL WALDEN
Teaching Traditional and Primitive hooking for rugs; firescreens, chairs and other heirloom pieces. Day and evening classes.
Gail Walden
30 Granite Street
Auburn, ME 04210
Tel: (207) 786-2830
E-mail: [email protected]
JACQUELINE HANSEN
Jacqueline Hansen offers Instruction and Workshops. Please call for class schedule.
To view 1840 HOUSE, JACQUELINE DESIGNS Web site, visit here.
Jacqueline Hansen
237 Pine Road
Scarborough, ME 04074
Tel: (207) 883-5403 / E-mail:[email protected]
MARION N. HAM / QUAIL HILL DESIGNS
A very "Special commuter Workshop" July 7 - 12, 1997 at Coastal Quail Hill in Brunswick, Maine. Please visit Quail Hill's web site for information.
Quail Hill Designs
258 Pennelville Road
Brunswick, ME 04011-7926
Tel: (207) 729-0299
E-mail:[email protected]
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MARYLAND
JANICE RUSSELL
McGown Teacher. Primitive and Tapestry Hooking Instruction and Suppplies.
Director MARYLAND SHORES RUG HOOKING SCHOOL April 11-16 1999.
Janice Russell
304-9 33rd Street
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-4110
E-mail:[email protected]
ROSLYN LOGSDON
Rug hooking classes and workshops. Contact for information.
Roslyn Logsdon
Montpelier Art Center
12826 Laurel Bowie Road
Laurel, MD 20708
(301) 490-1139
E-mail:[email protected]
BETTY KERR
I enjoy teaching all types and levels of rug hooking including dyeing and designing. You may sign up for a series of class instruction or private lessons. I am a Pearl McGown certified instructor, a member of the Assoctiation of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) and The International Guild of Rugmaking (TIGHR). CAll 410-778-4939 or email [email protected].
Betty Kerr
7733 Airy Hill Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-4939
E-mail: [email protected]
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MASSACHUSETTS
JOANNA PALMER / Posy Pot Rug Hooking Studio
Punch Needle Teacher...Red Clover Rugs certified,using the Oxford needle, ATHA and Green Mt. Guild member. Classes: 2 Hrs., one day a week for 4 weeks: $65.00 plus materials. Mon. AM,
Tues. PM, Thurs.PM.
Custom Design***Instruction***Supplies
Joanna Palmer / Posy Pot Rug Hooking Studio
26 School Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Tel: (781) 665-8084
[email protected]
SANDRA CHEVRIE / Braid Aid
Teaching at BRAID-AID, workshops and rug schools for over 15 years. Specializes in primitive and wide cut, also how to dye. Classes are held twice
a week at Braid-Aid. All hooking supplies available. Call or write
for more information.
Sandra Cheverie / Braid Aid
P.O. Box 603
Pembroke, MA 02359
Tel: (781) 826-2560
HAPPY DIFRANZA / DiFranza Designs
Designer, rug historian, lecturer, author. Teaches small day and evening classes at DiFranza Designs Studio.
Happy DiFranza
25 Bow Street
North Reading, MA 01864
Tel: (978) 664-2034
JEANNE BENJAMIN
Jeanne Benjamin offers weekly classes at home and provides help
thru the mail. Also, see her listing under the Supplier & Designer
Directory for New Earth Designs.
Jeanne Benjamin
RR 1, Box 81 Lake Road
Brookfield, MA 01506
Tel: (508) 867-8114
E-mail: [email protected]
MARYANNE LINCOLN
Maryanne Lincoln provides private lessons in Traditional Rug Hooking.
Also see her listing under Colors by Maryanne in the Supplier & Designer
Directory.
**Please note her new address**
Maryanne Lincoln
10 Oak Point
Wrentham, MA 02093-1278
Tel: (508) 8188
email: [email protected]
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MICHIGAN
JEANNE HOWISON / BRENDA CLARK
Old Orchard Primitives - Brenda Clark and Jeanne Howison We offer primitive rug hooking instruction. Also available catalog with original patterns and kits for $4.50. We will be exibiting in two folk art shows Fall 2000. Please contact us for show and workshop schedule.
Brenda Clark
4131 Parker Road
Ft. Gratiot, MI 48059
Tel. (810) 385-9351
E-mail: [email protected]
Jeanne Howison
4913 Iroquois Trail
North Street, MI 48059
Tel. (810) 985-6096
E-mail: [email protected]
JUDY COLLEY
Rug Hooking lessons, fine shading and primitive. Morning and evening classes each eight weeks long. Supplies, patterns and workshops available. I will travel or teach at home in the Crooked Hook Studio where there is room for groups up to 24.
Judy Colley
2451 Michael S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49509
Tel. (616) 531-9255 Fax: (616) 531-1776
E-mail: [email protected]
WENDY HOARD
Instruction, supplies, or rugs by commission
Wendy Hoard
421 Johnson
Charlotte, MI 48813
Tel. (517) 543-2801
E-mail: [email protected]
SALLY CHARNLEY
One day beginner instruction and individual instruction.
Sally Charnley
52 Courtland Street
Rockford, MI 49341
Tel. (616) 866-4260
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MISSOURI
NOLA A. HEIDBREDER
Rug Hooking instruction available includes primitives and fine-shaded pieces. Also available is dyeing and repair of antique rugs. Teaching schedule is very flexible. Please contact for more information.
Nola A. Heidbreder
1045 Chelsea Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63122
Tel. / Fax: 314-966-1813
E-mail: [email protected]
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NEVADA
D. MARIE BRESCH
Member of ATHA, Pearl McGown Guild, Ontario Hooking Craft Guild. Teaching beginners to advanced, design consultation. Teaching Rug Hookers to Become Teachers. For information regarding this Teachers Workshop, write. All techniques taught.
D. Marie Bresch
4051 Levi Gulch
Carson City, NV 89703
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
PAM BARTLETT
I have been hooking rugs for 18 years and enjoy both fine shading and wide cut techniques. I have been teaching hooking and dyeing for about 8 years at my home studio with day and evening classes, as well as adult ed. classes at the local high school. For class schedule, and guilds information, please call or e-mail.
call or
Pam Bartlett
153 Mudget Hill Rd., Loudon, NH 03307-1124
603-783-9848
E-mail: [email protected]
JAN SEAVEY
RISING HAWK STUDIO
Jan Seavey offers instruction in Traditional and Primitive rug hooking. Day, Evening and Private Classes at home studio, or Day and evening classes at Dorr Mill Store. Call for
Class schedule. 603-428-7235
Jan Seavey
Rising Hawk Studio
Henniker, NH 03242
603-428-7235
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NEW JERSEY
GAIL DUFRESNE
I am located in central New Jersey. I have group classes in my home on weekdays and weekends and private lessons are available by appointment. I have lots of dyed and "as is" textured wool,and can custom dye for you. I carry all rug hooking supplies for your convenience, including a few kits which are suitable for beginners or more advanced hookers.
Gail Dufresne
247 Goat Hill Road
Lambertville, New Jersey 08530
Tel. (609) 397-4885
E-mail: [email protected]
HEART IN HAND RUG HOOKING, INC.
Beginner's class series in fall and spring. Includes 5 classes with information on all aspects of rug hooking. Our own curriculum. Private sessions also available for color planning and dyeing.
Heart in Hand Rug Hooking, Inc.
P.O. Box 8117
Glen Ridge, New Jersey 07028
Tel. (800) 290-5242
E-mail: [email protected]
LINDA RAE COUGHLIN
Linda Rae Coughlin provides Workshops and Lectures specializing
in 3 dimensional designs and construction and how to photograph your rugs.
Please contact her for more information or see her listing in
Suppliers & Designers.
Linda Rae Coughlin
P.O. Box 4616
Warren, New Jersey 07059
Tel. (908) 647-8100
SUSANNA CUYLER / B.RUGGED
Please call for class information on Instruction by Susanna Cuyler.
Class participation requires a $25.00 deposit, purchase of a book for $110.00
and a free video.
Susanna Cuyler / B.Rugged
11 South Adelaide
Highland Park, New Jersey 08094
Tel: (908) 828-6098 Fax: (908) 828-6098
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NEW YORK
MARIAN A. RUTTY
Rug hooking taught in my home evenings during the winter
months. 6 week class sessions, $15.00. Tapestry and primitive hooking, as
well as dye lessons included. Patterns and supplies available. McGown
acredited. Member of ATHA.
822 Sunset Drive
Elmira, NY 14905
Tel. (607) 734-0074 Fax:(607) 737-8903
E-mail: [email protected]
JEANETTE & MAUREEN RUGAR
Classes held third Saturday of month from September to June. Please call or write
for registration imformation.
10 Beaver Road
LaGrangeville, NY 12540
Tel. (914) 223-3781 or (914) 838-1503
DOROTHY LOTTO
Dorothy Lotto offers Traditional Rug Hooking classes that meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, and also by special appointment.
Dorothy Lotto
335 Claremont Avenue
Mt. Vernon, NY 10552
Tel. (914) 668-5153
DICK LABARGE
HOOKED ON THE CREEK
Weekly classes are held Wednesday and Thursday. Private instruction and classes on dying also available. Dyed materials and patterns available, plus a large line of supplies.
Dick LaBarge
Box 92
Victory Mills, NY 12884
Tel. (518) 695-9225
E-mail: [email protected]
JOAN SLINGERLAND
Weekly classes are held Tuesday 10:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m on Traditional Rug Hooking at my studio. Private instruction is also available. Call, write or E-mail for more information.
Joan Slingerland
401 South Plank Road
Westtown, New York 10998
Tel. (914) 726-3711
E-mail: [email protected]
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NORTH CAROLINA
JANE A. KING
I have been teaching at home and in rug schools for 15 years. I am also director of Caraway Rug School in Asheboro, N.C. Please contact for instruction information.
Jane A. King
330 W. Presnell Street #47
Asheboro, N.C. 27203
910-626-4887
Fax (910) 626-1546
E-mail: [email protected]
JEAN EDMONDS / SEA HOLLY HOOKED RUGS
Offering instruction in the art of Primitive Rug Hooking. Teaching for ten years, now offering
instruction in my home or yours, by appointment. Please call or email for more information.
Jean Edmonds
114 Trenor Lane
Powells Point, NC 27966
Tel. (252) 491-5015
[email protected]
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OHIO
CINDY TRICK
I teach primitive rug hooking classes year-round at The Daisy Barrel, 19 W. Main St. Fairborn, Ohio 45324 (937) 879-0111. To view a list of my current classes go to:
www.daisybarrel.com.
KAY FORBUSH
Accredited McGown Teacher, teaching locally thru the Berea Fine Arts, at home and thru Elderhostel. Supplies and instructions available.
Kay Forbush
6524 Belmeadow Drive
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Tel. 216-676-0783
BETTY CONLEY
McGown accredited teacher, supplies, patterns and assistance. Custom dyeing and color planning of rugs available.
Betty Conley
292 Fowles Rd.
Berea, Ohio 44017-2132
Tel. 440-234-6657
E-mail: [email protected]
SIBYL OSICKA, Author of "Soft is Beautiful" Book I and II
Classes held wednesdays evenings. I teach at many workshops throughout the USA. Many find my dye book of great help that includes many helpful hints plus dye formulas.
Sibyl Osicka
6407 Westlake Avenue
Parma, Ohio 44129
Tel. (216) 886-4115
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OREGON
ANNE DEAN JETER
Please contact Anne Jeter directly for information on Rug Hooking
Instruction and class schedules.
Anne Dean Jeter
6765 Continental Circle
Salem, Oregon 97306-1485
(503) 371-6982
BARBARA A. BENNER
Offering classes in Punch Needle rug hooking every Thursday from 10 AM
to 3 PM in a large hooking studio with dyeing kitchen. Red Clover Rugs
carries a complete stock of supplies and accessories for rug hooking. Dye
classes and specialty workshops available. Five years experience and many awards.
Please call with any questions.
Barbara A. Benner
92550 Chardonnay Way
Cheshire, Oregon 97419
(541) 744-5934 or (800) 858-9276
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PENNSYLVANIA
CONNIE HIGHES
CONNIE HUGHES, designer and teacher of fine and wide-cut rughooking. 822 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 Call for appointment and information, 412/741-4421. Supplies available.
Connie Hughes
822 Beaver Street
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 741-4421
DELLA GRIFFITHS / THE RUG HOOKING STUDIO
THE RUG HOOKING STUDIO in Glenshaw Bridge Road at Mt. Royal Boulevard Glenshaw, PA 15116
SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTION - THURSDAY 7PM TO 9 PM AND SATURDAY 10AM TO 2 PM
Della Griffiths / The Rug Hooking Studio
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 486-2624 : E-mail: [email protected]
VICKI CALU
Three Bags Full Rug Hooking Studio
Weekly classes offered on Saturday from 9am 'til noon, $10. All styles, all
designers, and all levels of skill welcome. Dyeing classes by appointment. Hand dyed wool
available in class, by appointment, and at Primitive Seasons store in the town of Dublin.
Custom dying or private lessons by request.
Vicki Calu / Three Bags Full Rug Hooking Studio
6347 Old Dublin Pike
Dublin, PA 18917-9712
(215) 249-0790 : E-mail: [email protected]
DONA C HAMILTON
INSTRUCTION IN TAPESTY AND PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING. PLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION .
SESSION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Dona C. Hamilton
1655 Streator Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
(412) 225-8560 : Fax: (412) 223-5697
CECILIA EVANS CLEMENT
Cecilia Evans Clements offers Individual Instruction, primarily
original patterns, wide cut.
Cecilia Evans Clement
130 Fernwood Road
Cochranville, PA 19330
(610) 857-2628
SHIRLEY M. ENGEL
Shirley Engel's offers classes Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please call for information.
Shirley M. Engel
222 Northfield Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6824
(412) 776-5791 Fax: (724)776-0219
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RHODE ISLAND
ANDREA SCOTT TROUT
Welcome to 'The Olive Branch' rug hooking studio. We teach beginners and give guidance to all, providing supplies and custom dying of wool. Day and evening classes are held in six week segments during
the fall, winter and spring seasons. Rates are currently $75 for the first term and $60 for subsequent terms. All types of rugs are developed from primitive wide cut to fine shading narrow cut. Come and join the greatest art underfoot.
Andrea Scott Trout
P.O. Box 181
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Tel. (401) 683-0849
E-mail: [email protected]
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TENNESSEE
KIM NIXON - UNDER THE RUG
Currently offering beginner and advanced classes that specialize in use of color to bring out the rhythm of the design. Fine shading and primitive students welcome. Classes held at Knit 'n Purl in Knoxville. 865-690-9983, March 5 - 9, 2001 teaching at Arrowmont School of Crafts in Gatlingburg, TN. A weeklong class working on a preselected pattern. Please contact the school for information. E-mail [email protected] or phone 865-436-5860. Original Patterns and color planning available through my business name Under The Rug.
Kim Nixon - Under The Rug
Maryville, TN 37421
E-mail: [email protected]
RAMONA MADDOX
I am a PKM certified teacher for 30 years and have classes in my studio,
Little House.
I am a director of Castle in the Clouds Rug Seminar May 21-27, 2000. We have
13 instructors. Contact me for more information.
I also have supplies and lots of hand dyed wool. I have tapestry bags for
all your hooking and travel needs. Designs by Ramona. We are the distributor
of Wetter/Wet wettner for dyeing wool and saving time. It has leveler in
solution and works in all areas with problem water
Ramona Maddox
Chattanooga, TN 37421
E-mail: [email protected]
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TEXAS
ROBIN COX
New to teaching but not new to textile art, Robin's love for "making something out of nothing" has led to a successful weaving business that has now made the natural addition of rug hooking. Come lets learn this beautiful craft together.
If you are interested in attending our new "hookers" class to be held on Saturday and Monday mornings at 11:00 please let us know.
Robin Cox
1301 N. County Rd. 1050
Midland, Texas 79706
Tel. 915-458-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
RONNIE ROISMAN
Former Rughooking Teacher, Interlaken Art School in Lenox, Mass. now residing in Austin, Texas.
Class instruction (5 week sessions) Day or Eve, in Traditional (fine shading) to Wide Cut - All
levels Welcome. Dyeing classes by App't. Patterns-Supplies-Hand dyed wools available.
Ronnie Roisman
7112 Scenic Brook Drive
Austin, Texas 78736
Tel. 512-301-7950
E-mail: [email protected]
PAULA ALDERS - PAULA'S PRIMITIVES & WOOL BARN
Designer and Teacher Paula Alders IMPORTS BRITSH WOOL and maintains a large stock of dyed wool.
Her specialty is teaching PRIMITIVE RUG HOOKING and color planning for "antique" looking rugs.
She hosts an ALL DAY "HOOK-IN" on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. SHE IS ALSO HOSTING A LUXURY HOOKING VACATION IN COLONIAL WILIAMSBUG in 2001. Her studio is open by appointment.
Paula Alders
P.O. Box 249
Dayton, Texas 77535
Tel. 936-257-9338
Fax: 936-258-8734
E-mail: [email protected]
PAT CHANCEY
Pat Chancey has been an Instructor for over 30 years. Please contact
her for class schedules. She also can provide information on the Texas
Rug Camp in April of 1997. Visit her under the Bulletin Board / Workshop
Forum.
Pat Chancey
3613 Hanover Street
Dallas, Texas 75225
Tel. (214) 692-6277
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VERMONT
CHRIS MESTER / BONNYBROOK RUGS
Classes in "New England" style punchneedle rug hooking. Classes currently being scheduled for late February and March in Randolph (Central Vermont). Instruction is $40.00 for an 8-hour class that teaches everything necessary to complete a small project. Materials run from $35.00 - $70.00, depending on the size and complexity of the project.
Chris Mester
Bonnybrook Rugs
758 Bent Hill Road
Braintree, VT 05060
Tel. (802) 728-5342 Fax: (802) 728-2011
E-mail: [email protected]
SYLVIA DOLE
Sylvia Dole has been teaching traditional rug hooking in Central Vermont for 15 years. She also restores hooked rugs - www.brick-house.com. Please call for class information.
Sylvia Dole
63 Sugarwood Road
Plainfield, VT 05667
Tel. (802) 454-7184
E-mail: [email protected]
TRISHA ALTMAN of
BLUEBERRY HILL CRAFTS
Trisha teaches the art of rug making in private classes, group classes and summer camps. She teaches punch needle oriental rug hooking, certified by American Heirloom, and rug braiding (butted) endorsed by Barbara Fisher. Trisha's rugs have won many awards. Classes in Jericho, Vermont are on going and are offered in the fall or winter for 8 weeks. Private classes are $10.00 an hour and are by appointment.
Custom orders accepted on braided rug orders.
Please look under Workshops for special class offerings, Suppliers and Designers or Blueberry Hill Crafts web site for more information.
Trisha Altman
Blueberry Hill Crafts
324 Snowflake Drive
Jericho, VT 05465
Tel. (802) 899-2589
E-mail: [email protected]
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VIRGINIA
JANE HALLIWELL
Jane Halliwell is a certified McGown teacher. Classes
taught at the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Both tapestry and primitive rug styles are taught. Also available for
commission work. Call (703) 779-9665 , or e-mail [email protected] for
additional information
P.O. Box 2246
Leesburg, VA 20177
(703) 779-WOOL
E-mail: [email protected]
ROBIN D. HASTY
The Robin's Nest
McGown certified instructor. Prefer teaching wide cut. The Robin's Nest carries
complete stock of supplies and accessories. Dye classes and other specialty workshops are available. Located on the border of central VA and NC.
For a copy of News from the Nest, which includes a 2 month calendar of events (hook-ins, classes, etc., at The Robin's Nest, please send a LSASE to The Robin's Nest - Nest News at 2359 Hwy 58, Buffalo Jct., VA 24529.
Robin D.Hasty
2359 Hwy 58
Buffalo Jct, VA 24529
(804) 374-HOOK
E-mail: [email protected]
JEANNE FISCHER
Jeanne Fischer has been teaching for over 30 years and is a McGown certified teacher. Individual instruction, supplies and rug repairs available.
Jeanne Fischer
12821 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-0300
E-mail: [email protected]
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WEST VIRGINIA
JULIA JONES
Private lessons in my home Mondays and Wednesdays, $12.00 per hour. Group lessons through Jefferson and Berkeley County Adult Education Progams. Also do commissions and restorations of antique rugs. Extensive teaching experience through government funded programs as well as privately. Inquiries are welcome. Studio located at 726 Hawthorne Road, Harper's Ferry, WV (Eastern Panhandle area).
P.O. Box 209
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-9871
E-mail: [email protected]
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WASHINGTON
JAN WEGER / JUDIE TOTH
We hold classes the second and fourth Monday evenings of the month at the local park building. Please call for details.
8409 24th Street West
University Place, WA (Tacoma) 98466
(206) 564-0584 / 206-566-0366
E-mail: [email protected]
ANGELEEN MALONE
Angeleen Malone offers classes every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm plus a large inventory of supplies. Bring your own lunch and the fee is $6.25 per class.
Angeleen Malone
19725 82 Avenue SE
Snohomish, Washington 98926
(425) 481-0947
[email protected]
GLORIA CROUSE
CONTEMPORARY HOOKING: As seen in Book and Video: "Hooking Rugs: NEW MATERIALS/NEW TECHNIQUES". (Publisher of "THREADS" magazine: Taunton Press)
Gloria E. Crouse
4325 John Luhr Road, N.E.
Olympia, WA 98516-2320
(360) 491-1980
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WISCONSIN
LAURIE M. BARRETT
Primitive Rug Hooking classes taught from beginners to intermediate level. Beautiful kits available, or learn how to plan and hook your own design. Classes are taught in a beautiful Wisconsin rural setting about 1 hour from both Chicago and Milwaukee. Call or e-mail for current class schedule.
Laurie M. Barrett
P.O. Box 664
Burlington, WI 53105
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:(262)763-8909
Fax:(262) 763-1906
PATSY WEICH, PAW Rug Hooking Studio of Door County
Patsy Weich offers Ongoing, Studio at Home, Private, Semi Private and Small Classes. Will travel for classes of 8.
Patsy Weich
Box 63, 2854 Shannon Lane
Ephraim, WI 54211
(414) 854-2555
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CANADA
EDIE COLE
Classes for beginners, fine shading, large flowers, dyeing.
Edie Cole
68 Winston Ave
Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 1K5
Tel: (902) 667-9635
Fax:(902) 667-6271
E-Mail: [email protected]
SARAH LADD
Classes on "The Art of Dyeing for Hooked Rugs", "Sculptured Mushrooms", "Beginners", "Basic Shading Techniques", "Christmas Ornaments" and much more. Please contact Sarah Ladd for more information.
JEANNE FIELD /RITTERMERE-HURST-FIELD
Please call for class schedule and information.
Jeanne Field
Box 487
Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 3L6
Tel: (905) 773-2633
Tel: Canada Only (800) 268-9813
Fax:(905) 773-2633
E-Mail: [email protected]
SARAH LADD
Classes on "The Art of Dyeing for Hooked Rugs", "Sculptured Mushrooms", "Beginners", "Basic Shading Techniques", "Christmas Ornaments" and much more. Please contact Sarah Ladd for more information.
Sarah Ladd
R.R. 1
Pugwsh Jct, Nova Scotia B0K 1M0
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ENGLAND
HEATHER RITCHIE
I teach hooky, proddy & dying at my studio in the heart of the Yorkshire dales (James
Herriot Country).One day workshops or weekends offering B.& B. All my hooks, spring hooks and
prodders are hand turned at my workshop, the handles are made out of beautiful hardwoods, various
shapes and sizes. The shanks are made from steel or bronze and these can be viewed on my web page
at www.rugmaker.clara.net or home.clara.net/rugmaker.
Heather Ritchie
Greencroft, Reeth, Richmond
North Yorkshire, England
Tel: 01144 1748884435
Fax: 01144 1748884435
E-Mail: [email protected]
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JAPAN
CHIZUKO HAYAMI
Traditional and authentic rug-hooking studio. Meet at bi-weekly schooling and by appointment.
Very friendly atmosphere.Please call !
Reference can be made to Ms.Dorothy Lotto of NY.
Chizuko Hayami
5-6-7 Kamiuma, Setagaya-ku
Tokyo, 154-0011
Tel: +81-3-3795-8597
Fax: +81-3-3795-8597
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.geocities.co.jp/PowderRoom/3171/
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