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 Needle Felted Pumpkin "My Journey as a Rug Hooker" by Sarah Province
2012 Book Release "Design Basics for Rug Hookers" by Susan Feller Member Showcase Presentation: Pattern Transfer Susan Hoekstra lecture: "Color Theory and How Illumination Affects Your Hand Work" Margaret Wenger: Alternative Materials
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
