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 2026

Saturday - Sunday October 3-11, 2026
9am-9pm

Fryeburg Fair
1154 Main St, Fryeburg, ME
Ongoing demonstration and sale of DIY kits for traditional fiber arts: Rug Hooking, Penny Rugs, Mini Punch Needle and Proddy

Saturday - Sunday October 17-18, 2026
9am–5pm; 9am–4pm

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Festival
Rhinebeck, New York 12572
Ongoing demonstration and sale of DIY kits for traditional fiber arts: Rug Hooking, Penny Rugs, Mini Punch Needle and Proddy
FMI see www.sheepandwool.com

October 26-29, 2026

Advanced Class:
FINE ART ADAPTATION, Impressionism and Post Impressionism
ATHA, Hilton Garden Inn
FMI: Rachel Johns, 774-368-5623
rachelannjohns1967@gmail.com

Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, 2026

Fiber Festival of New England
The Big E Fairgrounds,
West Springfield, MA 01089

Folk Art Rug Hooking
Sunday Class: 10-1:30 pm Folk Art Rug Hooking/Beginners

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Folk Art Rug Hooking
9-1 pm
Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult & Community Education
80 Common Street,
Saco, ME

FMI: OOB/S Adult Education
Or call 207-282-3846

Upcoming Events 2027

April 11-13, 2027

Advanced Class:
FINE ART ADAPTATION, Impressionism and Post Impressionism
3 day class with lunches
Hiawassie, Georgia private home studio
To register:
lbhookery@gmail.com

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