2023 RHAY - Hooked Rug Museum of North America

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Hooked Rug Museum of North America header with logo and land acknowledgment
2023 International Rug Hooking Artist of the Year is
Guatemala's "Multicolores"
Left to Right: Carmen Maldonado, Photo by Joe Coca, Irma Raquel Churunel Aju, Photo by Susu Hauser, Maria Ignacia Vicente Jocol, Photo by Joe Coca
Photos from Left to Right:
Carmen Maldonado (Photo by Joe Coca),                    Irma Raquel Churunel Aju (Photo by Susu Hauser),                         Maria Ignacia Vincent Jocol, (Photo by Joe Coca)
Photos from Left to Right: Petronila Set, Photo by Joe Coca, Maria Sacalxot Coti, Photo by Joe Coca, Yolanda Churunel Aju, Photo by Joe Coca
Photos from Left to Right
Petronila Set, Photo by Joe Coca                         Maria Sacalxot Coti, Photo by Joe Coca                       Yolanda Churunel Aju, Photo by Joe Coca
Multicolores is an association of 62 Maya women artists
(35 rug hookers and 27 embroiderers)
Based in 9 communities in Guatemala, these women create original works of textile art using rug-hooking and embroidery.
Through their work, the artists celebrate their Maya heritage and become catalysts for social change in their families and communities.
The hooked rugs are crafted from recycled t-shirts, sourced at second hand clothing stores known as paca stores, named after the bales in which clothing is shipped. Each rug contains fabric from 75 to 125 different second hand garments. In their design process, artists blend ancestral motifs drawn from traditional Maya clothing, inspiration from the natural world, and their own imagination.
Multicolores supports the artists through three programs: creative and economic development, health and well-being, and leadership. These Programs have been transformative, leading to compelling and inspiring artwork, healthy communities and emerging women leaders.
With their earnings from Multicolores, most artists have become the top income earners in their family. The artists’ increased economic independence means they can invest in schooling, home improvements, nutrition, healthcare, and more.
2023 Canadian Rug Hooking Artist of the Year, Tanya (Tatiana) Knodel
Tatiana (Tanya) Knodel
It was the year 2008. I was sitting in my living room in Sudbury and recognized that the fun in my life was over. I could not go back to Russia and continue my work as a scientist because my daughter chose to continue her education in Canada.
Soon afterward, my friend invited me to a Rug hooking group in Sudbury. I had no idea what rug hooking means, but it was a chance to leave the home and meet local people. My friend gave me a piece of burlap, a hook, and wool strips, and told me to draw something and just pull the strips through the backing.
The Sudbury rug hooking group is composed of several incredibly talented people with a wealth of knowledge, raw beginners, and everything in between. The women share information and technique and learn from each other in a non-judgmental and fun environment. I learned that rug hooking is not simply about covering floors. Rug hooking is much more than that. Historical tradition, individuality, creativity, beauty, and colour come together in a hooked rug.  And, I learned that cut #8 is not mine to enjoy. The whole year I made one small wall hanging 8” x 10” using acrylic yarn. I did not know anything about rug hooking, did not enjoy it at all, and mainly came to the group for social entertainment.
Left to Right... "Four Seasons" 31"x31", "Black and White" 31.5"x31.5" and "Flock of Butterflies" 32"x32"
In 2009 two of my friends invited me to take a trip to the Fiber Festival in Nova Scotia. It was eye-opening for me. I discovered that I could make rugs with #3-cut and put as many small details as wanted. When I came back, I could not stop hooking for two months. I cut all loops in the wall hangings. My hands were so sore that I could not hold the hook for a month. Rug hooking has certainly changed my life. I was so happy that I found the world of rug hooking. I believe that there is no right way to hook, the same as handwriting. I developed my own individual style. Rug
hooking became the passion that filled my life. I developed an interest in realistic details. I tried to capture the exactness of the image in the #2 and #3 cuts and at the same time, I was playing with colour and texture. It was always exciting. And I was thrilled when I archive a good result. For me, rug hooking is like painting. I consider myself a self-taught fibreartist.
Adventure with Colours
each panel is 12"x16"
#3 cut hand-dyed wool on linen
Most of the time I design my own rugs, but I have hooked a few patterns also. I choose the pattern that speaks to me, and I have an image in my mind how I will hook it. My favorite rug is “Flying Geese” by Thor Hansen (28”x 53”) which was featured in “Celebration XXIV”. I was so driven to this pattern that I made the rug in 8 weeks. If I tried to make this rug now, I probably would use the shading technique. Because I had no idea what shading was at that time, I worked on the rug using bold colours. "Geese in Flight" The size of the rug is 28" x 53", #3-cut wool on the burlap.
In 2014 I discovered the art of dyeing wool. My background in chemistry helps me a lot to get the colour that I want. When I dye wool, I do not write down the formula. If I do not have enough dyed wool, I could match the color by comparing colours. It is fun to challenge myself.
"Geese in Flight" 28"x53",
#3 cut wool on burlap, Designed by Thor Hansen
The Chinese calendar is very popular in Russia. Almost every Russian knows the animal of the year he or she was born. You can buy Chinese New Year figurines, and calendars. Many of my friends put on New Year's Eve clothes of the appropriate color. My husband is originally American and when we moved to Canada my daughter missed all that. I decided to give her the Chinese New Year rug - as a New Year present. She was so happy that I have continued to make rugs for her for 10 years. Last year I made two rugs: one for 2023 and one for 2024.
Chinese New Year Rugs
In 2019, I was selected as an artist in Rug Hooking Week’s Feature Exhibit – Hooked on Dimension, where a collection of my ponchos was featured.
I have made more than 200 pieces and six of my rugs have been featured in “Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs”.
My article about making ponchos using the rug hooking technique was published in Rug Hooking Magazine in the fall issue of 2018.
An article about Chinese New Year animals was published in Rug Hooking Magazine in the winter issue of 2020.
The article “Simple Geometric” was published in the winter issue of 2021.
16 of my pieces are featured in Janet Conner’s book “Magnificent Hooked Rugs”. The article “How to make the purse match the piece of clothing” was published in the winter issue of 2023.
I am a certified teacher of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild and I belong to the rug hooking group “Rugs on the Rocks” in Sudbury, Ontario. I am a member of the  Nova Scotia Rug Hooking Guild too. I taught at Ontario Annual Conference and Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week. In 2023, the North American Rug Hooking Museum in Nova Scotia selected me as Rug Hooking Artist of the Year – my work will be displayed at the museum from May 1 – October 9, 2023. Making rugs is more than a hobby for me. I find it is a means of self-expression. I believe rugs have limitless potential as an art form. Every new rug involves the use of different artistic elements, and I am happy to share my experience with others. My favorite style of rug hooking is a fine cut (#2 and #3) with sculpting. But I enjoy all the other styles. I most enjoy making bags that match clothes. My work can be seen on my website:
https://www.tatianafibreartist.ca
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Beginner Punch Hooking June 27
28 August
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September
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