Threads of Tradition: A Chéticamp Rug Hooking Gathering

The Chéticamp and LeMoyne rug hooking community extends an invitation to attend their gathering on Thursday, June 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event provides an opportunity for participants to engage with approximately 15 core members, along with additional frequent attendees.

The gathering is designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and techniques associated with the Chéticamp-style rug hooking tradition. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with experienced practitioners, including lifelong rug makers, designers, yarn dyers, and tool makers. In addition, the event will highlight ongoing efforts to preserve and transmit this cultural practice to younger generations.

Participants will be able to observe artisans actively engaged in their craft and view a range of completed works that exemplify the aesthetic and technical qualities of this distinctive artistic tradition.

Thursday, June 4, 10AM-4PM
La Salle Des Hookeuses de Chéticamp
15118 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp