Etobicoke Rugcrafters
The members of the Etobicoke Rugcrafters aim to practise, promote and teach the techniques of traditional rughooking in a congenial group setting.
We welcome all new members who will enjoy the benefits of being a branch of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild.
- Borrow rughooking books and magazines from the ER library
- Make use of ER wool cutters in all sizes
- Hooking materials for sale to members
- Arrange trips to rughooking events
- Sponsor workshops taught by accredited instructors from Ontario Hooking Craft Guild
- Knowledge exchange and sharing of experiences; help for beginners
- Mini-workshops/Playdays held throughout the year during meetings
- Opportunity to display your work in the annual gallery show at NPCC
During regular meetings, members work on projects of choice using various techniques: primitive, colour shading, pictorial, oriental and geometric. New and recycled materials are used to create rugs, cushion tops, wall hangings, chair pads, coasters and other items.
Meetings:
Weekly meetings are held in the bright, air-conditioned fibre arts Studio C at NPCC.
- 1st, 3rd and 5th (when applicable) Tuesday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Membership Fee: $30.00 per year plus $110.00 NPCC standard membership fee
Contact Info:
Etobicoke Rugcrafters
56 Neilson Drive
Etobicoke, ON M9C 1V7
Website link: www.etobicokerugcrafters.com
Contact email: etobicokerugcrafters@gmail.com
