Workshops on rug hooking

Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre is holding workshops on Rug Hooking on Saturdays, October 20 and 27, from 10am to 1pm.

Local textile artist Sabine Parge will conduct the workshops.

Sabine works mainly on textile compositions for paintings and wall hangings but also explores creative embroidery, cloth doll making, tapestry and many other techniques including Japanese Temaris (embroidered balls), according to coordinator Penny Riley..

"Sabine rediscovered the old craft of rug hooking which is similar to patchwork in that it recycles old fabric into something new and exciting.

"Rug hooking is done on a hessian base with fabric strips hooked into it and forms a thick, durable pile suitable for rugs, cushions, wall hangings and even hats.

"Sabine has taught this technique in several workshops and is looking forward to classes at Ettalong."

Contact Penny Riley on 4360 1673 for details.

Press release, September 3