Classes - Finishing Techniques for your Hooking Projects
Learn the basics of rug finishing in this two hour class. We will focus on different types of binding materials and techniques to achieve the finished look you desire for your hooked projects. Cost of class $25 which includes practice kit.
The Chairmaker offers a wide variety of off the bolt woolens, as well as spot dyes, swatches, and textures for both the traditional fine cut and primitive artisan. A variety of patterns are available on linen, warp, monks, and burlap backing. If you desire a specific pattern or wool colors for the classes please contact Katie prior to the date so she can come prepared for you.
A note about the teacher…
Katie Allman of Kidl’-de’Divey Woolens has been hooking for the past 16 years. She is skilled in both fine and primitive techniques. Dianne Kelly, Gail Dufrense, Diane Stoffel, and Shirley Bloom are some of the teachers she has understudied. She has been an L&D nurse for 23 years and currently resides in Ashland, OH with her husband and two children. She is completing her Rug Hooking Certification with the Southern McGown Teacher’s in Ripley, WV. Her favorite cut is an 8-9. She is addicted to dying wool and teaches a dye class here at the shop periodically. We welcome you to join us for our bimonthly Hook-ins.
For more information please contact Katie at 419-685-4490 or e-mail at