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The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New
Albany, Indiana is pleased to announce the opening
of the third annual "Rhapsody in Rugs at the
Carnegie" exhibit, on display September 22 through
November 10, 2007. "Rhapsody in Rugs" is a national
juried hooked rug show featuring 39 hooked rugs
created by artists from across the United States.
Sanctioned by the Association of Traditional
Hooking Artists (ATHA), the exhibit was juried
by two highly respected rug hooking instructors
and artists: ATHA representative Dr. Carol Ambrozy
of Athol, Massachusetts, and Sibyl Osicka of
Parma, Ohio. The only exhibit of its kind for
this region, "Rhapsody in Rugs" is co-sponsored
by Cat House Rugs and the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Visit www.cathouserugs.com
or call 812-945-RUGS (7847) to learn more about
Cat House Rugs.
There
will be an opening reception for this exhibit on Saturday,
September 22 from 12-2 pm. ATHA representative Dr.
Carol Ambrozy will present a $500 Best of Show Award
as well as several cash Merit Awards. Refreshments
will be served, and visitors will have the opportunity
to meet some of the artists exhibiting in "Rhapsody
in Rugs." This event is free and the public is invited
to attend. Rug hooking workshops, an inexpensive "You
Can Do This!" introductory class, and an open "hook-in"
are being offered in conjunction with this exhibit.
Internationally recognized professional rug hooking
instructors Sally Korte, Alice Strebel, and Jyl Clark
will be teaching at the Carnegie Center. Pre-registration
is required for all classes. Registration is limited
and class fees are due upon registration. Buffalo
Trace Rug Hookers members receive a significant discount
on registration fees. Please visit www.carnegiecenter.org
to view a full schedule of classes, read instructors'
bios, and print out a registration form or call 812-944-7336
for information.
Rhapsody
in Rugs Schedule of Events
Fri. Sept. 21, 9:30 am-4 pm: "Christmas Stockings-Finishing
and Assembly" Workshop, $80 ($24 kit fee)
Sat. Sept. 22, 9:30 am-4 pm: "Pumpkin and Crow Fall
Wool Mat or Pillow" Workshop, $80 ($45 kit fee)
Sat. Sept. 22, 12-2 pm: Rhapsody in Rugs Opening Reception
Fri. Sept. 28-Sat. Sept. 29, 9:30 am-4 pm: "Multi-Media
Footstool" Workshop, $130 ($90 kit fee)
Sat. Sept. 29, 9 am-12 pm, "You Can Do This!" Introduction
to Rug Hooking Class, $10
Sat. Oct 20, 10 am-4 pm: Open Hook-In (bring a lunch;
beverages and desserts provided)
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