Gene's Free Rug Hooking Video
What Gene's Students Are Doing
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Miss Weigle, hooked by Vicki Ray, design by Gene ShepherdIMG 8378
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Ode To A Grecian Zoo, hooked by Gillian Tompkins, design and wool by Gene ShepherdIMG 0050
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Kitchen Tile Runner, hooked by Betty Allen, design and wool by Gene ShepherdP1110194
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Valencian Birds Chair Seat, hooked by Catherine Buttrick, design and wool by Gene ShepherdIMAGE0
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Miss Weigle, hooked by Aryl Polokoff, design by Gene ShepherdPolokoff Miss Weigle front 2015 03 25 21 21 36 UTC 3
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Hooked by Aryl PolokofIMG 0286
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Puzzle Pillow, hooked by Donna Davies, ATHA Biennial Denver, wool and design by Gene Shepherd20200303 092325
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Elena Marie, designed and hooked by Sue-Anne Jay, CA Getaway 2015, face, hair and shirt wool by GRS.fullsizeoutput d9a
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Carnival Paws Rug, hooked by Sue-Anne Jay, design by Gene Shepherd.fullsizeoutput d76
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Big Momma 12" Pillow, hooked by Jennifer Rinehart, design by Cardin/Shepherd.Big Momma 12 inch PreSteam 10272019
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Trailer Park Bugs, hooked by Jennifer Rinehart, design by Christine Little, Encompasing Designs.Trailer Park Bugs pre steam 02082019
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Hooked by Debbie Clement (Laura Pierce pattern) wool by Gene ShepherdIMG 0404
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Dump Dye Rooster (Cleveland Biennial Class) Hooked by Susan Nash, design and rooster wool by Gene ShepherdIMG 0729
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Liberty Bell, original design from an applique quilt pattern, hooked by Barbara Yeargin, wool by Gene ShepherdIMG 5867
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Valencian Birds Hooked by Betty Allen, Norman, OK. 24" by 44" on bleached primitive linen. Design and wool by Gene Shepherd.IMG 1193
Who Is Gene Shepherd?
Although Gene Shepherd did not start rug hooking until 1998, it’s been his only outside interest since that time. Described as a “self taught artist who hooks by ear,” Gene hooks, does commission work for individuals and museums, designs, dyes, develops tools, teaches and writes about rug hooking. His work has been featured many times in Rug Hooking Magazine, ATHA Newsletter and A Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs. Gene has been director of the Cambria Pines Rug Camp, Cambria, CA, since 2001.
In 2006, he became the Author/Editor of The Rug Hooker’s Bible, and wrote and appeared in Rug Hooking Magazine’s two volume DVD series, Rug Hooking At Home. The popularity of those DVDs convinced Gene that there was a widespread need for more instructional DVDs on all aspects related to the production of hooked and prodded rugs, leading him to self produce 4 other instructional DVDs in 2007, the same year he started making daily blog posts about all topics related to rug hooking at www.geneshepherd.com. Since then, Gene's Internet Rug Camp library has increased to over 75 videos.
Gene's online store offers the unique rug hooking supplies that he uses. Whether it be bent hooks, wire brushes, original patterns or his hand dyed wool, you can know that Gene has been involved in the selection, production or design of each item. Gene currently only offers short runs of "special" wool, hand dyed by him and selected for it's uniqueness, usability, and beauty. Since it is an ever changing grouping of fabulous colors and textures, be sure to check in often and see what he has been cooking up for you! Don't see a color you want? Send him and email and he will include in his next batch.