Creating a Nest Traditional Rug Hooking Workshop with Bear Epp of Common Craft

Join Bear on the veranda of the Rose House Museum, the gem of Waupoos, a simple but charming farmhouse built in the early 1800’s.

Located on the eastern end of the picturesque Prince Edward County peninsula, spend the day with textile artist Bear Epp for a Intermediate rug hooking workshop “Creating a Nest “in a painterly and expressive folk style.

Working on a hand drawn pattern on linen designed by the artist, we will go through the steps in building your nests twig by twig, adding depth and shading in the design as we go. Also discover the joy of Hit & Miss hooking, a traditional rug hooking technique of using up your leftover wool in artful way and a lovely nod to our historic surroundings.

This workshop is suitable for anybody who has taken a beginner workshop to the more advanced rug hooker. This will be a fun and supportive day of hooking together, learning few new tricks and making new connections.

All registered students are also invited to join us the next day at the Community Hook In where they can continue t work on their project.

Kit Supplied :
Hoops and Hooks will be provided for the day
Cutter Available
Linen with 14” Dia Pattern
Wool to complete Nest & Eggs
Coffee & Tea

Students to Bring:
Wool from your stash
Scissors
Frames & Hooks
Packed Lunch
Water Bottle

Bear Epp, Commoncraft
With a background in Craft & Design from Sheridan, Niagara College, the Banff Centre
for the Arts and Harbourfront Centre Craft Studios, Bear Epp has worked in the
creative industry for over three decades as an artist, arts programmer, teacher and
creative director. As an artist, she has exhibited in Canada and internationally and has
commissioned work held in the permanent collection of the Royal Ontario Museum.

Dedicated to building community through creative exchange, Bear facilitates artist
workshops and retreats throughout Ontario, as well as focuses her on her own studio
practice in Cherry Valley ON creating contemporary folk hand-hooked rugs inspired by her
Mennonite heritage and lived experience.