Emily's Hooked Rugs: Lycia Trouton's "Odds and Ends" Workshop Series

Schedule

Thu Nov 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Carr House National Historic Site | Victoria, BC

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Explore the history, social complexity, and techniques behind one of Emily Carr's lesser-known art forms.
About this Event

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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Carr House National Historic Site, 207 Government Street, Victoria, Canada

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CAD 43.93

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