The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia (RHGNS) is a non profit organization for those interested in keeping the art and craft of rug hooking alive and flourishing.
Although the guild originally promoted rug hooking in Nova Scotia, today the guild also incudes New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Any rug hooker can become a member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia. Currently the guild has over 900 members who represent every province in Canada, as well as members in Bermuda, Japan, Scotland, and the United States.
RHGNS Mission Statement
The mission of the RHGNS is:
1. To encourage participation in the art and craft of rug hooking.
2. To foster a sense of originality and beauty in colour and design.
3. To provide support for the exchange of ideas and information among the members of the RHGNS
4. To sponsor and financially assist specific programs for the membership which are designed to promote excellence in the craft.
5. To promote public awareness through exhibitions and publicity.
6. To record and preserve the history of the craft.
Fall Rug School - Cornwallis 14 – 19 September, 2008
There are still a number of spaces left. Check the Course Descriptions
For more information, contact the Registrar Gail McKay.
Phone: (902) 847-9358
Email: gail.mckay@ns.sympatico.ca
