Fiber artists have a long history of finding ways to creatively use whatever materials they have on hand. Rug hooking offers just such an opportunity to craft beautiful and useful objects using simple materials. Hooked rugs are made by drawing narrow strips of wool fabric through a background fabric of cotton, linen or burlap with a curved hook much like a crochet hook. In this introductory course, students will learn the techniques of hooking & finishing by creating a small rug with a geometric design. A choice of color palettes will be available. Color planning, design and wool acquisition & processing will be discussed, though the focus of this course will be beginning techniques so that students can leave with a solid foundation, ready to pursue more ambitious projects.