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Emily's Hooked Rugs: Lycia Trouton's "Odds and Ends" Workshop Series
Thursday, November 27, 2025
10am-12pm
Carr House, 207 Government Street, Victoria
Genres
Explore the history, social complexity, and techniques behind one of Emily Carr's lesser-known art forms.
Explore the history, social complexity, and techniques behind one of Emily Carr's lesser-known art forms.
Learn about famous artist Emily Carr's small-scale domestic works which decorated the house. These include 19th Century Eastern Canadian-type rag rugs which have an element of "folk art" about them. Participants will listen to an informative Art History Presentation, discuss Emily's Carr's lesser-known practice in this artform, and learn how to create a simple table-runner inspired by Emily.
This class is a part of an ongoing "Odds and Ends" series; a collection of workshops facilitated by contemporary artist and art historian Dr. Lycia Trouton (www.lyciatrouton.com) which dive deeper into Emily Carr's history. Stay tuned for more upcoming classes in this unique series!
Materials: Sewing materials and supplies will be provided. Bring your own cherished Diary, Notebooks and/or Sketchbook.
No experience necessary.
Emily's Hooked Rugs: Lycia Trouton's "Odds and Ends" Workshop Series
Genres
Explore the history, social complexity, and techniques behind one of Emily Carr's lesser-known art forms.
Explore the history, social complexity, and techniques behind one of Emily Carr's lesser-known art forms.
Learn about famous artist Emily Carr's small-scale domestic works which decorated the house. These include 19th Century Eastern Canadian-type rag rugs which have an element of "folk art" about them. Participants will listen to an informative Art History Presentation, discuss Emily's Carr's lesser-known practice in this artform, and learn how to create a simple table-runner inspired by Emily.
This class is a part of an ongoing "Odds and Ends" series; a collection of workshops facilitated by contemporary artist and art historian Dr. Lycia Trouton (www.lyciatrouton.com) which dive deeper into Emily Carr's history. Stay tuned for more upcoming classes in this unique series!
Materials: Sewing materials and supplies will be provided. Bring your own cherished Diary, Notebooks and/or Sketchbook.
No experience necessary.
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