This is an “open-class” style, where you are welcome to bring a pattern of your choice featuring animals, birds, or a pet and we will work together to colour plan and use fibres and hooking styles to bring your piece to life.

In this virtual workshop of six sessions, and paying special attention to each feature of your animal, you will bring the appropriate detail to your creation. We will review the following topics:

• Colour planning and appropriate wools and fibers

• Order of hooking animal areas

• Hooking key features of each animal

• Hooking directionally

• Backgrounds

Together we will colour plan your piece, and organize your collection of wools and alternative fibres to create your realistic animal piece. Through the use of visuals, lecture and student notes, you will learn how to hook key elements of your animal face, fur and feathers, and background.

You may work with your own pattern or contact the Instructor at s.clarke2997@gmail to request a design from a favourite personal photo. Note that portrait style/small patterns are ideal (e.g., cushion size). Bring colour magazines or photographs of your animal for visuals.

Workshop Details:

The workshop includes the following:

• Introductory letter to help you come to class prepared

• 6 group lessons using powerpoint instruction, visuals and class discussion

• Student Notes

Class size: 12 students