Important Dates

To Sign up for any of our classes please click here to email me or call 816-229-2189 .

Hooker's Hotline
Saturday Quickie

After the first Sat. hooking date in January we realized that 3 hours wasn't enough time so we increased the time.  We now hook from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This gives us enough time to grab a bagle or a Lamars donut and coffee, set up our frame, chat and start hooking. If you haven't tried us come by and check it out.

The next Saturdays will be March 21 and April 18. Weather problems will always cancel these dates.

UPCOMING CAMPS

• April 28 - May 2, 2009 - 3 places available
• May 19 - May 23, 2009 - open
• July 7 - July 11, 2009 - open
• July 28 - August 1, 2009 - open

One more week in August, but I have to let you know which one for sure.

Cost is $250.00 includes, teaching fee, continental breakfast, large noon meal, snacks throughout the day.

JAYNE HESTER IS COMING TO WOOLY WOOLENS
If you haven't seen Jayne Hesters work with monochromatic's you've missed something. She is an accomplished rug hooker, teacher and designer. She creates wonderful rugs which look soft and old. This really is a great opportunity. We are so excited to have her come and teach this summer. The dates for the camp will be July 30-August 1, 2009 and as always it will include great rug planning, lots of craziness and good food. (Jimbos Big Time Bar-BBQ) The cost of the camp is $250.00 and includes your teaching fee, lunch, drinks & snacks throughout the day and evening. A $100.00 deposit will hold a spot for you. She will take between 8 & 12 students and I have 4 already signed up. Check out her web site at kinderhookbandb.com or rughookingcamp.com.

The April 29-May 1 camp has 2 spots available.
The September 23-25 has 4 spots available

If you have a group that you would like to bring let me know and we will find a date that suits both our schedules.

 

My phone number is 816-229-2189 or click here to email me.

Welcome to Wooly Woolens...

Located in a country setting close to Kansas City and historic Independence, Missouri. We are your local source for custom dyed wool, patterns, supplies, workshops and hooking camps.

History of Wooly Woolens....

About 10 years ago I walked into Liberty Quilt Shop and saw something on the wall I dearly loved and had no idea what it was…I just knew it was wonderful.

After inquiring about the project I found out it was a hooked rug. I really don’t remember ever seeing one before that day. I think any of us who are rug hookers can say we truly became “hooked” at one time or another.

I had taken many penny rug classes from Lynn Hosford and knew I was addicted to wool from the start, but making loops and creating a wool rug was all new to me. I took my first class with Emma Lou Lais and would have to say she has been the main influence in my learning to hook and color planning. I am grateful to her for the inspiration and instruction she gave me in dying wool. I love to put the dye pots on to create a new color, or age an existing color for use in my rugs.

I really never intended to teach. However, upon the encouragement of my husband Jim I am where I am.

The Studio...Located in Historic Independence, Missouri

We opened Wooly Woolens in 2000 and added the new studio in 2005. It’s really been a joy to teach classes and meet new people. 

Upon the prompting of Jim, again, I am launching this web site with the hope that you will see something that you will want to hook. I especially enjoy planning a new rug with the maker's influence. For that reason, I do not make kits, but am happy to work with you in the studio or over the phone to acheive an heirloom for your own home. I invite you to visit the Wooly Woolens Studio and share my love of wool, color and design. Please call for an appointment at a convenient time for both of us.

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