CHRNV monthly programs are a mixture of learning and social opportunities. In addition to vendor days, tag sale days, and meetings where we just hook and chat, we have presented or hosted the following programs over the years:

2000
Workshop: Three Dyeing Methods
Presentation: “Azeri “ Rug
Field Trip: Rug Show at Sully Plantation
Slide Show with Potomac Thrummers at Pimmit Library
September Display Case at Pimmit Library

2001
Book Signing and Celebration: Jane Halliwell Green “Pictorial Hooked Rugs”
Presentation: “Color” –Tips, Formulas, etc.
Demonstrations: Dyeing demos by three members
Workshop: “Hooked Name Tags”
Workshop: 2-day Elizabeth Black
Field Trip: Drake Wool, White Stone, VA

2002
Presentation: “A Historical Perspective of American Rug Hooking”
Presentation: “Hooked Standing Christmas Tree”
Rug Show – Edi Gerver
Video Slide Program of Rug Show
Workshop: “Heartfelt Ornaments”
Workshop: 2-day Elizabeth Black
Friendship Rug II

2003
Discussion: Finishing Techniques
Presentation: “Fantasy Forest” and begin Tree Challenge Rug
Presentation: “Designing Your Own Rug”
Presentation: “Magic of Color” – Sally D’Albora
Presentation: “Tips for Better Hooking”
Demonstration: Various Methods of Transferring a Pattern
Workshop: 2-day Jane King
Member Showcase: “Designing and Organizing a Rug”
Demonstrated at Oatlands Plantation – Loudoun County Day

2004
Presentation: “Tips on Lettering”
Presentation: “Alphabets of the World Project”
Demonstration: Different Hooking Stitches
Demonstration: Sculpting
Member Showcase
Bus Trip to Rugfest in Richmond, VA

2005
Presentation: “The Celebration Process”
Presentation: “Dye Manufacturer Comparison” and Dyeing Challenge
Demonstration: Hooked Penny Table Toppers
Member Showcase
April Display Case at Chantilly Library
Private Rug Show at Library – rugs and projects made in last two years
Workshop: 3-day Kim Nixon - Footstools
Workshop: Hook a Sampler of Stitches
Bus Trip to New York City

2006
Discussion: Hints & Tips from the Membership
Member Showcase (2)
Trunk Show Fundraiser from Ruckman Mill Farm
Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
Bus Trip to Shelburne, VT

2007
Punch Needle Name Tags
Dye Workshop
Member Showcase
Bus Trip to Sauder Village
Workshop: 1-day Susan Feller - Fraktur
Booth at Northern Virginia Christmas Market, Chantilly, VA

2008
Demonstrated at Sully Plantation
Friendship Rug III

2009
Workshop: “Close Ups” by Jane Halliwell Green
Workshop: 3-day Rae Harrell - “Self Portraits”
Presentation: “Hooked Name Tags”
Colonial Challenge Rug I
Equipment Expo

2010
Workshop: Proddy Flower Pins
Workshop: Face Pins

2011
Demonstrations: Three Finishing Techniques
Presentation: Artist Trading Cards


Guild Projects:
Friendship Rugs I, II, and III
Dyeing swatches from Prisms II
Guild Banner
Farewell Mat for two charter members
Colonial Challenge Rug 1 for donation to ATHA Biennial Auction 2011