What are the Inspiration Sessions?...

The Inspiration sessions are a studio membership that lets you learn with Deanne (that's me) every month in my my private home studio. It will feel like a one on one lesson, like we are visiting together in my studio. I sit down at the frame and teach you about design, colour, texture and creativity, sharing all my secrets and tips as you watch me create my original work. I tell stories and I share what I’ve learned. I invite you to join me — not just to watch, but to hook alongside me, in your own space, on your own time.

These monthly *Inspiration Sessions* are amazing lessons. They’re not just videos; they are quiet, soulful art dates — filled with colour, creativity, and connection. They bring you deep into my creative heart and studio.

Together, we’ll hook rugs and talk. You’ll learn techniques, discover new ideas about colour and design, and find inspiration in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Get out your rug hooking, pour yourself a cup of tea, and let’s hook together every month.

But wait there's more..... we also have live zoom hook-ins where you can connect with community members and ask me questions, discounts and special offers for members, a community group where you can share your work, creativity videos, reflective questions and book recommendations.

It is a club for people who love rug hooking and want to learn and grow. It is a place where we can get to know one another and share ideas.

“Deanne helped me understand her creative process so it could inform mine.”~Brenda

How can I join the Inspiration Sessions?...

We open the doors in September and March.

You can sign up for a monthly or annual Membership

$199 for the Year...This gives you two months free. Yay!

$19.95 per month if you prefer to pay monthly.

It's a great deal. You will get a lot of learning and inspiration and you will be an important part of our studio community. Join us.

Members don’t need to do anything — your subscription renews automatically.

There is no homework or assignments you just show up for a visit. You can bring whatever you are hooking and hook along with me if you want. There is no falling behind, you just show up as you are to this warm and vibrant community and you will be welcomed.

If you're not yet a member, we’d love to have you!

Join the waitlist below and we’ll send you a note when we re-open

These intimate and organic hooking sessions will give you and exclusive real time look into my private studio process. Grow and develop your intuition and creativity for rug hooking, colour, and design with Deanne Fitzpatrick.

• All new monthly Inspiration Sessions videos

• Q&As - Ask your questions directly to Deanne!

• Live hook-ins

• Free creativity tutorial videos

• Membership in our exclusive Facebook group

• And more!

What is included?...

12 Monthly Studio Sessions

A new one-hour video each month — me hooking in my studio on one of my original rugs, sharing step-by-step tips, thoughts, and creative ideas. You will see the inspiration for new designs and patterns before anyone else. It is an intimate look at the inside of the studio and my creative process and this will help you learn and grow in ways you never imagined.

Bonus! Live Zoom Hook-Ins (8 to 10 per year). I lead a hook-in every month with this fun and vibrant community from across the world. You can join us to chat, hook, ask questions, and connect in real time. I'll be there for you and we will have fun together.

Ask Deanne Questions Directly

Comment under each session and receive a personal reply from me under the videos. The comments and community is a real interesting part of the sessions. You see what others are learning and sharing because our questions and answers are visible to the whole group. I love this part of the sessions. You just never know what you will learn here.

Private Facebook Group

A quiet space for Inspiration Session members to share work, connect, and support each other. You see the work of people who are just beginning and others who have been hooking for years. This group is completely optional.

Bonus! Surprise Extras Throughout the Year

Bonus videos, special discounts for inspiration session members only, studio visits, book recommendations, reflective questions and more, just because I care about and so appreciate the members of the Sessions — all at no extra cost.

“It was calming and exciting at the same time – a really good feeling.”~ Wanda

Who are the Inspiration Sessions For?...

Whether you are a curious beginner or an experienced rug hooker you belong here. You can work with kits or patterns or draw your own designs. These sessions will meet you where you are.

~ Experienced rug hookers seeking fresh ideas and inspiration.

~ New rug hookers who want to learn and grow in the craft.

~ Rug Hookers who want to become more artful in their approach.

~ Rug Hookers who want to deepen their intuition, storytelling, and colour play.

~ Anyone looking for inspiration and creative support throughout the year.

Do I need to be available at specific times?...

Watch anytime, anywhere at your convenience. Your session will be waiting for you.

We send out a new session around the 15th of each month which you will find in your account at hookingrugs.com and an email to remind you that it's there.

No need to show up at a specific time. All sessions are recorded and available to you anytime.

Our zoom hook-ins are hosted at a specific time each month usually late in the afternoon so it works for many time zones. Members show up to ask questions, see other's work, show their own and have a great visit with me and the other members. It is always soulful, fun and inspiring. I am always there to share and answer your questions. We record the zoom hook-ins so you can watch them later if you cannot make it.

Are the sessions mine to keep?...

Yes! Watch each session again and again. You’ll have ongoing access to everything — even after the year ends.

“What a wonderful session, Deanne. Once again you have inspired me to try new creative hooking ideas. Thank you." ~ Janet

In this video Deanne talks about the Inspiration Sessions...

“Thank you for sharing your

art and your non ‘on camera’

self — it’s so comforting.” ~ Kris

• All new monthly Inspiration Sessions videos

• Q&As - Ask your questions directly to Deanne!

• Live hook-ins

• Free creativity tutorial videos

• Membership in our exclusive Facebook group

• And more!

Let's make something beautiful together!

Price: $199.00 per year (12 sessions)

Get two sessions free

$19.95 per month if you prefer to pay monthly

Subscription: Renews annually

Payment Method: Visa or Mastercard

(No PayPal at this time)

Delivery Platform: Via your hookingrugs.com login, you will find it in your account each month at hookingrugs.com

What are current members saying about the Inspiration Sessions?...

"I found the Inspiration Sessions this month intellectually stimulating. I am growing in confidence as a fabric artist and, although I have not wanted to sell anything yet,I have gifted people and they have seemed genuinely appreciative.I do put my rugs on sites and appreciate their comments. I know I can handle their honesty now, and I can appreciate their comments without quaking. I am growing because of the Inspiration Sessions.Thank you, Deanne, thanks

to fellow fabric artists, keep hooking on!" ~ Debbie

“These sessions are purely inspirational!” ~ Della

"I generally do not watch the inspiration session video all at once. They are so lovely that I savour them and watch a small bit at a time. This one was no exception. Bringing us through the whole process from inception to finalization was so interesting to watch. Thanks so much. Love these." ~ Jane

"Deanne, I particularly loved the February Inspiration and Creativity Sessions. I do not feel like an artist but

I do love to create. Thank you for sharing your talents and teachings. I really appreciate your authenticity."

~ Joan

"Thank you for this lovely lesson/session ! I am so encouraged to do more after these ! I appreciate your generosity in showing us how you hook. It is very freeing!" ~ Elaine

"Loved the process of hooking the trees. I enjoy these sessions, I feel like I’m right there with you as you are hooking. I’m very new to hooking rugs and I learn so much from listening and watching you “at work”. Thank you for saying that we are often too judgie it gets in the way of our hooking. Stop judging and start creating. I needed to hear this. I really appreciate your insight." ~ Cindy

"I really love the inspiration sessions. From the hooking and conversation, to the book suggestions, to the extra insight video, to the zooms. Well worth every penny! Thank you. I love looking at art books with you as you get inspired. And how you quickly put them away and keep the spark in your head. The little house rugs started out so simple, but ended up magnificent.

I see mountains in the lower sky. Thanks Deanne!"

~ Leslie

"I felt like I was right there in your studio.” ~ Carol

"Deanne, I particularly loved the February Inspiration and Creativity Sessions. I do not feel like an artist but

I do love to create. Thank you for sharing your talents and teachings. I really appreciate your authenticity."

~ Patti

"Dear Deanne, first of all, I LOVE your glasses! They look great on you! Today was one of the days I go into work in the afternoon, so I decided to treat myself to the Jan inspiration session and it carried me into my work in such a warm and caring way. I love how you went wild on the tree with such abandon. I especially appreciated when you said that we need to make friends with our hands (I am paraphrasing here) and withhold our judgement of ourselves and how we do things. I was very touched when you told her story about you and Robert visiting the elderly person. Those things we feel we don’t have time for or want to take the time for hold unexpected treasure for our souls. Also, I was THRILLED to be shown the basement of the studio!

P.S….not to be gushy, but you are my Oprah Deanne." ~ Judi

"Loved the session today hooking trees. So much inspiration for all of us." ~ Barbara