Janet Conner is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to work with experienced hookers throughout America, England, Bermuda, and Canada- potentially anywhere English is spoken.  Her classes always center around Art History, and most popular is Impressionism, Post Impressionism, and Art Nouveau.  

Her two Art History books:  Magnificent Hooked Rugs In spired by the Art of Western Civilization, (RHM 2020) and Masterpiece Hooked Rugs, Inspired by the art of World Cultures, (JTC 2023) have chapter topics which are easily developed into class curricula.  Hookers learn history, social context, and elements of Art and Design as they work to create a rug in the esthetic of a specific period or place in history.  

Central and South American art would include Molas, MultiColores Guatemalan, Maya, Aztec ad Inca images in carvings, architecture, painting, weavings, and embroideries.  Medieval Art could include maps, castles, knights and ladies, heraldry, Celtic knot designs, illuminated manuscript letters, and tapestries.  

Bookings are planned a year in advance, references are available on request, simply email Janet at   jconnerhookedrugs@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events 2025

September 27 - October 5, 2025

Fryeburg Fair Fiber Center
1154 Main St, Fryeburg, ME
Ongoing demonstrations and sales. 9am-9pm each day.

Saturday and Sunday, October 18, 19, 2025

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Festival
Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, New York
Ongoing demos and sales of supplies for hooking, punch needle, proddy, and penny rugs
FMI see www.sheepandwool.com

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 20-23, 2025

ATHA Region 1 Rug School North
The Common Man Inn and Spa, Plymouth, NH
Intermediate/Advanced 3 day class:
Impressionist and Post Impressionist Art Rugs
FMI Contact Rachel Johns rachelannjohns1967@gmail.com

Saturday and Sunday, November 1, 2, 2025

Fiber Festival of New England
The Big E Fairgrounds,
West Springfield, MA 01089
Ongoing demonstrations and sales
Sunday Class: 9-11:30am Folk Art Rug Hooking/Beginners

As always,

I am available by appointment for private lessons, consultation, supply sales, design services, and repair of antique and vintage hooked rugs, by appointment.  If gmail address does not work, try fcjc@roadrunner.com:

jconnerhookedrugs@gmail.com
207-625-3325
www.JconnerHookedRugs.com