Two classes down. One to go. And lots in between.

The newly re-invented School of Rug Hooking at Trent had its debut from the 14th to the 20th of June and it was a resounding success. Cindy Fridenberg did an amazing job of steering the maiden voyage of the new format: a set of weekend classes, followed by a set of week classes. Lots of variety and something for everyone.

My weekend class called "Initially Yours" was the perfect topic for a two-day stint. We started on Friday evening and were finished by Sunday at noon. Everyone was well into their projects by the time we said our goodbyes.

Here is one of the incredible letters that was created over the weekend. The variety in the class was fun - not surprising with 26 letters and a gazillion fonts to choose from.

Elaine Copeman's beautiful E.

Then on to the simple portraits class, which began Sunday evening and finished Thursday at noon. Variety was pretty amazing here too: we had 3 dogs, 3 cats, 4 daughters, 2 husbands, 2 selfs, 1 grand daughter and 1 sand hill crane.  And they were all brilliant: a couple even finished by the end of class and a new project begun.

There's something about spending a period of time with people who share your same passion. It fuels the fires of creativity that is for certain.

A few of the portraits people shared their results on social media, so I feel ok sharing them here.

Susan Jones' grand daughter Isla.

Sandra Marshall's Sand Hill Crane 

Harvey, being hooked by Claire Reed. 

These students were brave and took leaps of faith that the value studies would turn into their loved ones. Can't wait to see the rest of them as they evolve.

Getting ready to teach this class again in Newfoundland in August. This will be my third trip to rug camp there - twice as a teacher, once as a student - and I tell you, they sure know how to have fun!!! Can't wait to see old friends and make new ones there.

In the mean time, a few new things on the frame that will be shared at a later time. Already inspired to work up something (or two) for a possible class at Trent next June.

We were in Toronto on the weekend to help with the "grands" and I made a visit to a favourite store on Cumberland while I was there. The store is Motion. When I lived and worked in TO, I treated myself there once in a while. I decided this was the weekend to get back there and new pants and a necklace followed me home.