September 3, 2010
Hooked Rugs: History, Demonstrations, Appraisals with Jessie Turbayne
Saturday September 25 10 – 3 PM
Macomber Community House
930 Main Road, Westport MA
10 AM "The History of Hooked Rugs from 1850 to the Present” with a focus on Westport connections to rug hooking, most notably Jessie Luther and her pioneering work at the Grenfell mission in the early 1900s. Followed by discussion, demonstrations, and book signing.
12 to 1 PM Break for lunch. Bring your own or sample local offerings.
1 to 3 PM Verbal appraisals ($5 per rug), and more discussion!
Please note that the program schedule is somewhat flexible!
Attendees are invited to bring their hooked rugs — old, new, or works in progress.
Jessie Turbayne is a noted authority on hooked rugs. For 35 years, she has specialized in the conservation, restoration, and repair of antique, collectible and contemporary hooked rugs. Her clientele includes antiques dealers, collectors, museum curators, Hollywood stars, Wall Street moguls, and those who simply cherish the hooked rug that Aunt Harriet made in 1939. She is the author of seven highly regarded books and teaches rug hooking to those interested in learning the stress-reducing and time-honored art form.
Suggested admission $5.00. To reserve a seat, please contact Westport Historical Society.
This program is supported by a grant from the Westport Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.