This course is part of the DFS Creativity Library. To celebrate the launch of the library, Deanne will be hosting a special bonus Zoom webinar on Oct. 4, 2024 where she will be taking questions about any material covered in the library as well as introducing the brand new DFS Creativity School, which launches this fall.

Design School Level ll

I spent nearly a full year in the studio creating the videos for this course. Over the last year I created many different rugs and thought deeply about the process of designing hooked rugs.

We all have stories. We all have depth. When we design hooked rugs we get the chance to show what we know about ourselves, our lives, our human experience.

I want to show you how to take your design skills to the next level. I want to instill in you how to make meaning in your work and design rugs that are unmistakably art. 

Yes, you can take this course even if you have not taken level one, but I do highly recommend level one if you are a design beginner. I would encourage you to take them both.

Design School Level Two focuses on:

• Taking your rug hooking design and creativity to the next level.
• Understanding influences in design.
• Synthesizing what we take in and know to create our own designs.
• Abstracting ideas for design.
• Tapping into your story  and memory to create designs.
• Building confidence to draw right on the backing.
• Designing from photographs and images.
• Using your iPad to create designs.
• Working with a sketchbook for design.
• Moving from small to big.
• Simplification of Design.
• Using colour to balance design.
• The importance of outlining in design.
• Creating Meaning in your work.
• Working on themes.
• Creating a body of work.
• Showing your work.

The course will be an interesting and winding adventure into the world of designing hooked rugs that takes place over a whole year of studio life. You will see the process, the ups and down and the sweet joys of designing hooked rugs.

You get instant access to all the content when you purchase and you can work at your own pace. The information is yours to keep. You can work on it anytime you like.

Like Design School Level One, Level two is practical, sensible, attainable, but it is also inspirational. It is meant to help you create meaning and joy out of your rug hooking and grow your design chops with confidence.

I will give you lessons in designing hooked rugs that will leave you with your pencils wagging and and your hands itching to create.

That empty sketch book is gonna get filled and those blank pieces of linen are going to be smiling up at you with designs of your very own making.

Design School is about using and building on the skills you have to make marvellous magical rugs that are all your own.

Rugs that tell your story and speak your truths.

You will work with me online as I help you develop a language of design and make rugs that speak your truth, your story, and make meaning for you.

When you purchase the course you will receive a password and link to the Design School Level 2 Website.

Your Questions Answered:

Who is Design School Level Two for?

It is for anyone who wants to design their own hooked rugs but it especially for those who want to make rugs that are artful

What if I can’t draw?

Can’t Draw? It does not matter. You will still be able to design great rugs with the skills I teach you.

What materials will I need?

You will need at least one sketch book, rug backing such as burlap or linen, pencils, a ruler, black sharpie markers, an additional coloured sharpie marker, and your rug hooking supplies.

Are materials included in the cost?

Materials are not included in the cost of the course. 

Do I have to go to classes at a certain time?

No. You can do the course at your own pace, on your own time, logging into the website when ever you want. We will keep the course available on the website indefinitely so you can come back to it again and again.

How does the course work?

You just log in to the Design School Level 2 Website with your password. When you purchase the course you will receive a password and link to the Design School Level 2 Website.

The material will remain up on the website for you indefinitely. You can access it anytime. Once you take the course the lessons are yours to keep for as long
as you like. 

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