My New Year is starting at the frame, working on this Persian, while I watch the Rose Parade and take a little break here and there to eat and spend time with my family. However, that does not mean I can’t multi-task and think, while I hook and look, about the hooking things I am aticipating in 2010.
January 11 – The Internet Rug Camp goes on line.
While I will be telling you more about the particulars next week, it appears that all things are go for my new subscription site, the Internet Rug Camp, to go live on Monday, January 11. The first set of videos (I’ll post a total of 30 in 2010) are shot and ready, the first free pattern (I’ll post a total of 5 in 2010) is ready and a few other things to be available on the site are also in the hands of the web master. Think of it as an expanded blog, with a library of instructional videos and free pattern downloads.
April 11-23 – Australia – Part of yesterday was spent emailing back and forth with Miriam Miller, my host at Narrawilly Farm, outside of Milton, South Australia. While there I will be conducting 5 workshops, as well as spending a day at a rug show/gathering. This is a particularly exciting time for Australian rug hookers as they formally begin preparations for the next TIGHR Convention in 2012. I can hardly wait to get on the plane!
June 6 – 11, Cambria Pines Rug Camp – What can I say? It’s the highlight of my rug hooking year. There are still a few spots available if you would like to attend.
August 9-14 – Sauder Village Rug Retreat and Show – Sauder Village is one of the great rug hooking gatherings in the US. This year, I will be doing a week long class, plus a Wednesday night Proddy workshop and an all day Dyeing workshop. Although I am pretty sure that all my classes are full, there may be spots available in other places … and there is always a waiting list! Additionally, the Sauder Rug Show, in its own right, is well worth the trip with or without any special classes.
Fall Workshop – Although the final date has not been set, I will be doing just one extra workshop this year, for the North County Wool Gathers, Fallbrook, CA.
These special events are in addition to my regular, First Saturday in Anaheim, Hook-Ins, which are open to the public. Of course, I will be reporting from all of them so that you can have a ringside seat.
Best Wishes to you for a wonderful New Year!
LC
January 1, 2010 at 5:57 am
Happy New Year everyone and all in the Shepherd family. Jan.11 will be here soon, we wait with great anticipation. What is a long way off is Sauder, but that too will be here before we know it. Wish I could take your dye class but need to leave Sat. a.m. HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. LC
jaNetMN
January 1, 2010 at 7:34 am
Gene, I LOVE the colors in this Persian. They just make my heart sing. Gorgeous. I’m in the process of moving (hopefully Jan. 16th and have to get my computer all hooked up to a totally different company.) I will be missing your blog for a bit. I will join your IRC as soon as I get hooked up at the new address. Jan in MN
BillieJo
January 1, 2010 at 8:40 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU GENE & TO YOUR FAMILY, and to all others who are a part of us on this Blog.
January is going to be exciting with the NEW Internet Rug Camp. I can hardly wait to see all the goods and goodies! BillieJo
Brenda McGee
January 1, 2010 at 9:18 am
Looking forward to camp!…..and also to “our trip” to Australia and all the other things you share with us! Looks like 2010 is gonna be a good one!
Happy New Year everyone!
Arline Keeling
January 1, 2010 at 9:40 am
I wish a big Happy New Year to You Gene and that all of your new endeavors are fun and successful for you……..
I have been wanting to ask, how big is your Persian going to be…It is gorgeous so far……. V. Sharmay
Miccosukee
January 1, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Gene,
With my birthday in two weeks, having a special rate for those of us born in January is a wonderful gift. For those keeping track, I share mine with the late Elvis Presley who was 14 when I was born.
Thanks,
trisha
Susan Harper
January 1, 2010 at 2:13 pm
HNY Gene! I am anxious for your Internet Rug Camp to begin! Several of us Yellow Roses here are planning to subscribe, of course.
MizT
January 2, 2010 at 8:45 am
I am looking forward to your Internet Rug Camp because I know you have a lot more to teach your hooking fan club. Your Persian will be fabulous. Do you ever make anything that isn’t beautiful? Make sure you take time for yourself during your busy schedule this year and enjoy your blessed life. Happy New Year from Maine (where we have a nice blizzard in progress!) Lauri
Elizabeth
January 2, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Happy New Year Gene. I am looking forward to the internet rug camp …can’t wait..I got your proddy book for Christmas, and I’m excited to begin the table runner. Elizabeth
Gene Shepherd
January 2, 2010 at 4:18 pm
MizT – I am selective in what I show!
Elizabeth – Will look forward to seeing your runner.
GRS