A community for learning, growing and blooming in the art of rug hooking.

The Inspiration Sessions are how I connect with the studio community in a meaningful way. Each month I record an  hour long hooking video of my most recent rug in my studio. I talk you through it step by step, sharing my process, my thoughts and ideas and reveal to you the secrets of my hooking style.

It is an honest, practical, intimate and organic look at the way I hook. You will feel like you are alone in the studio with me. You will grow, you will learn and you will enjoy the company as you hook. I use the sessions as a way of sharing my life and art with my community. In the videos I share the books I love and new creative ideas and thoughts that are helping me thrive.

Members of the sessions can ask me questions directly under the sessions in the comments. I respond to them directly with a personal email and the comment and answers are posted for the community to learn.

Through out the year I will host eight to ten zoom hook ins where we get together live to hook, chat and ask questions. I am there live and you can show me your work and get feedback from me and the group, creative coaching, help with your rugs, whatever comes up. This was a bonus we added last year and we all loved the visits. It helps us build community with rug hookers from all over North America and beyond.

This year I am adding an optional private Facebook community just for Inspiration Sessions members so you can keep in touch with each other and share your work. This group will be for current inspiration session members only.  

For a long time I have been yearning to create something more intimate, motivating, nourishing and inspiring for our community. I want to help you learn to trust your own artistic voice and vision to create rugs you love. These intimate and organic hooking sessions with me will give you an exclusive real time look into my  private studio process.  

12 months of Art Dates with me...a fresh new session each month.

No where else in all the offerings and classes I have done are you going to get this current insider view.  I want to deepen my engagement with you with this series of exclusive videos full of rich storytelling, rug hooking,  and ongoing inspiration and encouragement for your creative process. 

The Inspiration Sessions is an inspirational monthly video series that will engage and inspire you as you work along with me in my studio. We’ll hook together and it will feel like a private one on one lesson in the comfort of your own home. It will encourage, stimulate and ignite your imagination. 

It will  be like a personal art date with me each month for twelve months where I’ll share what is currently inspiring me and what I am learning. Each month I will hook along with you on one of the projects I am working on and share with you my process and inspiration, and focused attention on a special piece. I’ll offer you techniques, tips and ideas to strengthen and develop your rug hooking.

I’ll be sharing stories, philosophy and ideas about living a good life infused with art and creativity. I want to share my imagination with you so that you can get inspired and carry it into your own life, into your own rugs.

It will be a calming, meditative and thoughtful visit as we work away on our projects together.

So grab a cup of tea and get ready for some fun playful inspiration, some good learning, and some company while you hook.

Join me to grow and develop your intuition and creativity for rug hooking, colour and design. These sessions are learning sessions, but they are more than that. They are gateway to connect to other rug hookers and your own creativity and rug hooking.

This is a subscription so it does not accept PayPal. You will have to pay with Visa or Mastercard.

Your Questions Answered

Who are the inspiration sessions for?

The sessions are for the beginner to the seasoned rug hooker. Whether you use kits and patterns or draw all your own designs these sessions are for you. 

If you want to build your rug hooking intuition around colour, texture and design and have some company while you hook these sessions are perfect for you.

If you are looking for inspiration to keep your creative juices bubbling, you need a creative jump start, or need to get unstuck these are for you.

How much does it cost?

$199  for all twelve months paid annually. So for less than $17 a month you can have an art date in my studio each month, attend our live zoom hook ins, and be part of  a thriving community of rug hookers.

Is it a course?

No, the sessions are more like hooking lessons. You will learn things but you won’t have homework you’ll just show up and be part of the experience. 

How long are the sessions?

The sessions will be at least an hour each month.

What if I have a question?

You can ask a question in the comments of each session and I’ll answer you there. You answer will show up right where your comment is posted. You can also show up for our live sessions and ask there.

How is this different from your Thursday lives?

If you like the Thursday Lives you’ll love the Inspiration Sessions because the focus will be all on the hooking in a one hour recorded video. It will be like an hour alone with me in my studio and will feel like a one on one visit.

How is it different than the Harbour?

The Harbour is a deep and immersive learning experience while the sessions are more about showing up, being playful, and learning in the moment. I think though if you liked the hooking sessions in the Harbour you’ll love these videos.

What if I can’t draw?

It does not matter. There are no special requirements needed. You just show up and enjoy the session.

Are there any surprises?

Only good ones! Well, I was thinking that some months I will do an extra little treat video inspired  by the work I did for the Harbour Classes. Maybe a visit or an interview, or a fun activity. But there won’t be any extra fees or anything. You can just work on whatever project you have on the go.

What materials will I need?

You will need at least one rug hooking or creative project to work on. I would also suggest a sketch book for notes and ideas as I plan to do some fun exercises with you through out the year.

Are materials included in the cost?

There are no specific materials for The Inspiration Sessions. You are encouraged to work on whatever hooking project you currently have on the go.

When do The Inspiration Sessions begin?

They begin with the next session after you join and last for twelve months. For example, if you purchase your subscription on September 23rd, 2024 (today), your first session will be in October.

Your $199 membership lasts the whole year.

Do I have to go to the sessions at a certain time?

No. You can do the sessions at your own pace, on your own time, logging into the website when ever you want.

How do the sessions work? How do I find them?

Each month we will send you a link with a password for that month's Inspiration Session. I encourage you to create a folder to save all those emails in so you can have access to them again and again. When you purchase the the product you will get access to all twelve months.

What if I don’t get to watch it during the month?

The material will remain up on the website for you indefinitely. You can access it anytime. Once you join the Inspiration Sessions they are yours to keep for as long as our website is up. 

Here is what participants are saying about the Inspiration Sessions:

Della says...."Don’t miss out on this, the sessions are purely inspirational! I’m a beginner and Deanne shares methods to achieve something that is more than just a hooked rug. She shares , I feel, how to give your rug a spirit of yourself. If your on the line for the yearly option just watch one and I bet you’ll be hooked!" Della

Brenda says..."I am primarily a visual learner so the free Inspiration Session was perfect for me. I am intrigued by intuitive ways of knowing and Deanne helped me understand her creative process so it could inform mine. I immediately knew that this course would be helpful to both my hooking and my creativity and would strongly recommend it to those wishing to grow artistically. I immediately put my name on the waiting list for the next course. Thanks, Deanne." Brenda

Denise says..."This inspiration session was one of the best so far! Watching this rug come together with all its depth and beauty was a true gift. Thank you Deanne, as always, for sharing so much of yourself with us in these sessions. You are so incredibly generous to share all your knowledge and experience with us again and again." Denise

Joan says..."Deanne I just finished watching the Inspiration session and as usual finish with new blast of inspiration, so Thank you! I really enjoy your colour planning and hearing your comments regarding why and or why not to choose the colour. It really helps me reflect as I choose my colours. "

Kris says.."Thank you for these sessions! I am really inspired by them! Most months I watch just after rising, in the silence, coffee in hand, and am just with you. Sharing of your art and non “on camera” self is so comforting! After the session I am ready to hook and let the process flow! Also thank you for sharing books. I have bought more than a few after your recommendations and throughly enjoyed and learned from them." 

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