Doris Norman Rug Hooker

Nova Scotia May Rug School 2012

2012-01-02T17:42:00.000-08:00

WILLIAM MORRIS: A DESIGNER FOR ALL TIME

Suitable for Intermediate to Advanced Levels

Take a trip back in time with me to the eighteen hundreds; we will create works of beauty inspired by this remarkable man’s designs for tapestries, tiles, stained glass, wall paper etc. I encourage you to create a pattern in the Wm Morris style. My student letter to you will include dye formulas, list of copyright-free books, and pattern suggestions. We will have dye demonstrations during the week. Although not a lot of intricate shading is involved, shading will be taught using wide and narrow cut wool flannel [new or reclaimed] or yarns. Hooking techniques, fun and learning will be emphasized. Join me, William and his artsy friends as we listen to relaxing music and stories of the period while studying design and colour. Course is open to anyone with some hooking experience, wishing to share and to be inspired to create tomorrow’s heirlooms.
http://rhgns.com/rug-school/spring-courses/

Hooking with Textures Feb 2012 Fredericton

2012-01-02T17:20:00.000-08:00

Hooking with Textures

Doris Norman, Rug Hooker

Thursdays 6-9 pm
A fun rug hooking course that encourages students to bring various textures to class and design a geometric or pictorial pattern to accommodate the fabric. Texture adds dimension and depth to hooked mats. It lifts the mat from a flat surface to an interesting work of art and makes the person want to reach out and touch the surface. There will be wools, yarns and patterns available for those not wishing to design.
Early contact with instructor is important, so that she will be prepared for the student needs.

Supplies: No cost for backing and fabrics brought to class
For purchase from instructor;
Backing: Linen 30”x 36”@ $15
Wools and yarns @ various prices
OR
Pattern $ 55 Wools $85
Hook $12 14” hoop frame $35
Students can bring their own material or purchase from Doris by
contacting her through her email: danorman@nbnet.nb.ca
Register at College of Craft and Design phone 506-453-5941
http://www.nbccd.ca/en/home/programs/continuingeducation/eveningclasses/default.aspx

Fall 2011 Courses

2011-10-07T17:43:00.000-07:00

Rug Hooking
Doris Norman, Rug Hooker
Tuesday 6-9 pm
This course will include the hooking of primitive flowers, leaves,
borders and backgrounds, discussion of Maritime history, and
an introduction to dyeing, use of texture and recycled wool.
Students can bring their own material or purchase from Doris by
contacting her through her email: danorman@nbnet.nb.ca

http://www.nbccd.ca/en/home/programs/continuingeducation/eveningclasses.aspx

Teaching in St. Andrews

2011-04-12T18:06:00.000-07:00

Where: Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre
RUG HOOKING with Doris Norman
Friday, May 27 & Saturday May 28 (2 days)
Time: Fri. 6 – 9pm Sat.- 9:00am – 4:00pm
Course Fee: $55.00 member of Sunbury Shores/ $75.00 non-members (+HST)
Materials: $55.00 (from instructor)

"A Glittering Dragon Fly" This short Rug Hooking course is interesting and challenging for beginner and intermediate students. We use the traditional rug hooking technique in the background. Glittery threads and yarns are incorporated into the dragonfly design. The project is started in class and finished at home. It may be used as a pillow, wall hanging or sewn onto a jacket. It is a small project that is fun and easy to do with the additional challenge of working with the threads and yarns. The design is 8" x 10" on linen backing For $55 including pattern, wool flannel, yarns, threads, cording and yarn for finishing.

To register: http://www.sunburyshores.org/

Links to My Courses

2011-01-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the new year. I have updated my blog to list the courses I will be teaching this year.

Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia - May 2011
http://rhgns.com/rug-school/spring-courses/

EdVentures New Brunswick - July 2011
http://www.edventures.ca/en/

EdVentures Fredericton

2009-04-08T16:07:00.000-07:00

I would love for you to join me at EdVentures in Fredericton, New Brunswick for a course this summer! I am teaching:

Rug Hooking: Introduction to Shading, July 18 & 19, 2009
Rug Hooking Maritime Flowers, July 20 - 24, 2009

For more information, check this website:

http://www.edventures.ca/en/instructors/NormanDoris.asp

My Bio: I have taught rug hooking at schools and retreats in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Burlington and Georgetown Ontario, Vancouver, Oregon, and at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. I am an accredited Pearl McGown Teacher, USA and a Teacher of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia. I am also a member of numerous rug hooking guilds and have exhibited my work at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick campus, the Old Government House Art Gallery, and the York Sunbury Museum.

Come join me this summer! I take a particular interest in all aspects of rug hooking design specifically Celtic, Jacobean, William Morris, and Pictoral.

Teaching in St. Andrew's, New Brunswick

2009-04-05T19:14:00.000-07:00

Summer 2009

RUG HOOKING

July 27 – 31, 2009

Doris Norman

This is a rug-hooking course for those with any level of experience, including beginners. During the week, you will learn how to dye wool using tea, coffee, onionskins, rhubarb leaves, kool-aid and turmeric. In addition, you will be shown finishing techniques, as well as how to hook in the traditional manner of our grandmothers. Wool and a small design, depicting land and sea, will be available for purchase or students may bring a design or pattern with wool to class. This course includes a boat trip into Passamaquoddy Bay to gather inspiration.

http://www.sunburyshores.org/rughooking.shtml

First Blog - WELCOME!

2009-04-05T18:44:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my blog. I hope you find the information interesting and useful. I have been hooking for over 25 years and hope this wonderful art is passed on for generations to come.

Doris