Overview:

A four-part workshop series that celebrates the publication of Deanne’s new book (Hooking the Landscape, Schiffer 2025) that explores the strength and beauty of hooking the landscape. 

Each workshop is inspired by one of Deanne’s original rugs. The classes will explore the mystery of the ever changing sky, the four seasons, and our sense of place. It will show you how to interpret land, sky, colour, and your relationship with the place you love. (Original designs and pattern adaptations are encouraged.)

Together, through out the year we’ll create four landscape rugs while we focus on technique and creative vision. We will forge our own connection to the landscape that we know and love. 

Each session includes a downloadable seasonal pattern inspired by the original rug, a live video workshop with detailed instruction and Q and A, and creative tools to help you capture your own personal landscape.

Whether you’re a long-time rug hooker or just beginning your journey, this course will help you create a meaningful body of work inspired by the world around you.

Ordering Information:

The Year In Landscape can be ordered in a variety of ways. The full four-part series can be purchased in one convenient bundle for $399.95, for a savings of over 20% from each individual course. We are also offering a special package, featuring the four-part series plus the four accompanying kits for $1,799.95. That's a 10% discount off the kits and an extra 10% off the courses —  over and above what you're already saving!

Each session can be purchased individually (and includes a downloadable pattern) for $129.95. Patterns and kits on linen inspired by the original rug are available for pre-order for each workshop for $99.95 and $399.95 respectively.

Project Sizes:

Approximate Sizes will vary from 20" x 20" to 14" x 24". (You can resize the downloadable pattern to any size you wish.)

What’s Included:

• Four downloadable rug hooking patterns (PDF, ready to print or trace and can be any size you wish).  

• Four live video workshops with Deanne that are packed with teaching, tips and strategies (recordings will be available).       Creative suggestions, activities and prompts. 

• Access to a private online community where you can post your progress and ask questions as you work on each rug.

How the Series Works:

Format: Live online workshops with recordings available, handouts, and creative activities to spark and ignite your imagination.

When: Four live sessions, held in October, January, April, and June. You can watch the recordings anytime.

Who It's For: Intermediate to advanced rug hookers and enthusiastic beginners welcome.

The Outcome: Four hooked landscape pieces reflecting your own sense of place — personal and expressive, guided by Deanne’s teaching, stories and artistic philosophy.

Session II: January 31, 2026

The Warmth of Winter Stillness

Theme: 

Quiet & Reflection.


Focus:

Simplicity, winter sky.


Techniques:

Using whites and neutrals effectively, creating simple shadows, contrast and stillness.


Creative Perspective: 

“How do you find the warmth of Winter?”


Materials:

Creams, blues, sage, charcoal. Working with limited palettes for maximum effect.