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The gallery also contains Mary Sheppard-Burton's hooked dragon rug, her teapot rug, which is called Luster, was the very first pattern Mary had Leonard design for her and it was the beginning of their collaboration and the very first pattern he ever made.  Mary collected Lusterware and he used them to design the pattern to her specs.   HRMNA will be creating detailed interpretive panels in co-operation with the donors, paying due credit to these two amazing artists and their supporters. Mary and Leonard Feenan have both been strong backers of the Hooked Rug Museum project and have kept in touch with officials by telephone and email for several years, aiding with various aspects of research and providing various illustrations and historic data for mounting archival collections. Additional rare books from Mrs Burton's personal fiber arts reference library have also been committed in this outstanding contribution to North America's first Museum of Rug Hooking. FAQ's about the Ark 1. Project began September 13, 2006 2. Ark constructed in 6 major sections 3. 30 inches wide 4. 36 inches in height 5. 70 inches in length 6. Overall height is 5 feet 7 inches 7. Total weight with base and animals, 331 pounds 8. 1000 popsicle sticks used on deckand rooftop construction 9. Hull construction materials include laminated plywood, birch veneer, plaster of paris, screws, staples, wood glue, polyurethane glue, plasticmolding, water base paint and glaze 10. Base construction includes 2 x 4 framing boards, screws, plywood, polystyrene foam, polyurethane glue, ROSCO FOAMCOAT © hardener, water base paint, faux stone coating 11. All finish trim, deck, roof, base was hand detailed, hand cut and carved 12. 7 individual hand hooked rugs werefitted to each section 13. There are 104 individual animals, people, and critters represented onthe entire project 14. Some animals required two patterns, for a total of 135 individual patterns 15. Mary Sheppard Burton hasaccomplished this project in her 87th year Back to Exhibits/Galleries or For more information on Mary Sheppard-Burton please visit her website: For more information on Leonard Feenan please visit his website Workshops and Fibre Events Full information for each class can be found below. Please use this Registration Form. Visit us at the Fibre Art Market to register and pay by cash, Debit, MasterCard, or Visa. Or send an etransfer to hrmnaevents@gmail.com Workshops at the Hooked Rug Museum May Workshops Broomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 May Join Liz Young to learn this unique stitch, taught to Liz in Italy many years ago. Use this beautiful stitch to create a shawl or delicate baby blanket. Full Information: Broomstick Lace 13 May June Workshops Paisley Fish with Jane Steele - 16 & 17 June Join the one and only Jane Steele for this two-day class to create a distinct paisley fish. Be sure to bring along any pretty buttons and baubles for embellishments. Full information: Paisley Fish 16&17 June Beginner Punch Hooking with Kevin LeMoine - TWO available sessions! 27 June Curious about this quick and satisfying craft? Join us to learn from the always fun and creative, Kevin! Full Information: Beginner Punch Hooking June 27 28 August Full information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 June Are you looking for a challenge? Come to this two-day class to focus and develop an incredible piece before your eyes. Not for the faint of crafting heart. Full Information: Two-Sided Punching 28&29 June July Workshops Geometric Hit and Miss Pad with Liz Young - 7 July Learn how to sequence your colours and hooking stitches to create a rhapsody of colour and style! Full Information: Geometric Hit and Miss 7 July Shady Ladies with Jane Steele - 15 July Join Jane Steele to create this bold-coloured and happy piece that evokes the special bond of sisters, those you're born with and those you find. Full Information: Shady Ladies - 15 July Beginner Rug Hooking with Suzanne Conrod and Sherry Chandler - 18 & 19 July join McGown-certified teachers, Suzanne and Sherry, to learn the basics of rug hooking. Full Information: Beginner Rug Hooking 18 & 19 July August Workshops Jacobean Pattern with Patsy Gorveatte - August 18 & 19 Join Patsy Gorveatte to learn this eye-catching 16th century style, enhanced and popularized by William Morris. Using rich jewel tones, you'll create a unique piece. Full information: Jacobean Pattern August 18 &19 Snowy Sheep with Jane Steele - 26 August Back by popular demand, the snowy sheep! A fun piece to hook, this piece uses varying widths of wool, specialty yarns, and yarn fleece to create this special member of the flock. Full Information: Snowy Sheep 26 August Punching with Wool Strips with Kevin LeMoine - 29 August Learn how to punch hook with Kevin, using hand-dyed and over-dyed wool strips to create a beautiful autumn-themed mat. Full Information: Punching with Wool Strips 29 August Sampler Workshop with Kevin LeMoine - 30 August Not sure what to do with all your punch needles and wool strips? Join Kevin for this special class where you'll have the chance to use all 8 Oxford Punch Needles and a variety of materials. Full Information: Sampler Workshop 30 August September Workshops Monochromatic with Jane Steele - 2 & 3 September Join Jane Steele to create this one-of-a-kind piece with a pop of colour. Full Information: Monochromatic 2&3 September Diamond Geometric with Liz Young - 16 September Explore the Aztec stitch and colour planning with Liz in this one and only class! Full Informationt: Diamond Geometric 16 September Finishing Workshop with Patsy Gorveatte - 22 September Learn how to finish up all those projects you've had so much fun creating! Full Information: Finishing 22 September Fibre Day Hook-Ins June 13 - Fibre Day The fibre day hoook-ins are a wonderful chance to come together in community with other rug hookers and fibre artists and crafters. Lunch is included! Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 13 June 26 September - Fibre Day Join us for the last event of the season and come together in community before the weather turns colder. Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September Image Gallery