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• Jul 19

  Introduction to Traditional Mat Hooking with Joan Foster

  
  In this six-hour workshop, participants are introduced to the basics of traditional Newfoundland mat hooking including preparing patterns on burlap, materials to use, hooking technique and methods of finishing mats. A kit (cost $30) will be provided which includes a small pattern (6" x 6") on a 20" x 20" piece of Scottish burlap and the recycled knit (t-shirt type) materials and homespun yarn to hook the piece with. The project can be enlarged to give you more hooking practice. Mat hooks are available at $10 each. Participants need to provide a 14" quilting hoop (or some type of small frame to hold the burlap) and a pair of scissors. A diagram and instructions for a lap frame are available from the instructor at gjfoster@xplornet.ca if you wish to have one made in advance.

• Jul 19

  Three Day Mat Hooking with Joan Foster

  
  Joan Foster returns to English Harbour with two workshops:
  A Six Hour Introduction Class, followed by Twelve Hours of Traditional Geometric Mat Hooking.
  
  Sign up for both at a reduced rate.