February 13-18, 2011   with Capri Boyle Jones & Carla Fortney 

Thanks to all our 2010 campers and teachers!  We had great fun and decided to establish a new tradition at Asilomar!   A shared space for Rug Artists plus Rug Show & Tell stories each day!

Join us at lovely Asilomar, a former YWCA© retreat designed by Julia Morgan and built in 1913 in a unique setting at Pacific Grove with wonderful Arts & Crafts Architecture. A fun camping experience with rug hooking friends, walks by the ocean, inspiring surroundings plus all meals provided in the Grand Dining Hall!    www.visitasilomar.com

Our classes are open to all patterns and styles. We have a Monday morning class for beginners. After regular class, we offer several mini-classes, including a dye class. Our teachers have many years of teaching experience and will inspire you with possibilities in Fiber Art.

 Capri Boyle Jones - We've brought her back for our 2nd year!

*Capri Boyle Jones is an active Fiber Artist, creating hooked rugs, studying various techniques, teaching and exhibiting throughout the U.S. You may know her rugs from their appearances in RHM's Celebrations. In her class, any hooking style and size cut can be applied to your project. Capri will assist you in achieving your preferred outcome. From problem solving an existing project to developing new skills with your hooking, the possibilities are unlimited.




Introducing Carla Fortney - A Colorist & Teacher from southern California

*Carla Fortney, has been teaching classes and workshops for several years. With a background in Art, Carla has worked in fabric design and color while at another time, in ceramics and glaze development. Color has been her life study. Carla likes all styles of rug hooking but is best known for her fine shading and realism. A Celebration winner, Carla's "Blythe Shoals" was 2nd Reader's Choice in 2006.


 Laura W. Pierce - the director; your grateful hostess!

Laura self-portrait Laura W. Pierce is director of Asilomar Rug School. A fourth generation rug hooker, she teaches Traditional Rug Hooking in Sonoma County and at camps around the country. She is past President of the Wine Country Rug Hookers, an ATHA guild in Santa Rosa, California.   Laura is McGown Accredited and attends Teachers' Workshop in Eugene, Oregon. She is also a member of TIGHR.

Laura's rugs range in style from graphic to abstract, from traditional to impressionistic. Her rugs have been selected for several issues of Celebrations, 'Emmy' was chosen the Reader's Choice for Original Design in 2009. Her Catalog of Patterns from the House of two Studios includes her designs, those of Emma Webber's, her mother and mentor and a few from Pattico.

 Flying Dog Hookery & Green Valley Rug Hooking

My daughter, Emma Rose Logan, will keep the stores running smoothly. We'll bring my Flying Dog Hookery store and Brigitta Phy's Green Valley Rug Hooking store; stocked with basic supplies, must haves and extras for your shopping pleasure. Let us know of any item you need; we'll try and have it on hand.

If you have items to sell; contact me for information about consignment costs.

  Rug Campin' at Asilomar!

Our accommodations are in 'Stuck-Up Inn', just a minute away from our classroom in 'Viewpoint'. Down the hill is Phoebe Hearst Social Hall where you can check in at 4pm on Sunday. After you get moved into your guestroom; come to the classroom and set up your hooking nest. After dinner on Sunday evening in Crocker Dining Hall, we'll have a little meeting with introductions; then meet with your teacher and class. You can get started on your project if you like and hook until 10pm.

 Rug Camp Prices

In February 2010, we enjoyed 2 small classes of 10 students per teacher and shared common space for a store, daily Rug Show and mini-class work area. It was a tight arrangement and we'll change the way we lay out the classroom for 2011. It's a special experience staying at Asilomar and spending the week with 24 other fiber artists in an intimate classroom setting; that's our goal for 2011. However, if there is a need, we'll expand and book a 3rd teacher. Please complete the Rug Camp Enrollment Form and send to Laura Pierce, with a check for the Enrollment Fee of $260.

Asilomar Conference Center will collect the Housing Fees directly from you and will be your contact in regards to room assignments. They will contact you if they need additional information. After room assignments have been made, Asilomar will send out confirmations via US Mail. The housing fee is due on November 12, 2010. The approximate costs below are for the Asilomar Housing fee only:

  1. Share a room with another Rug Camper;
  2. For a room by yourself;
  3. Bring a non-hooking companion (includes meals);
  4. A limited number of Day Students can join us;
Historic Rooms are located in buildings that were designed by architect Julia Morgan and built between 1913 and 1928. Each hotel room features hardwood floors, rustic California furnishings and private baths. Size and quantity of beds vary from one single bed to two double beds. All of the historic lodging buildings have a common living room, with a fireplace, for lounging and reading.

Standard Rooms: Some of the standard room types are located in buildings designed by architect John Carl Warnecke and built in a style complementary to that of Julia Morgan's. Standard rooms are more contemporary than the historic rooms and include a private bathroom and shower. Some also have a patio or balcony, and some feature a fireplace. Size and quantity of beds vary in rooms, but in most the common combinations are: two double beds; one double and one single bed; one queen and one single bed; or four single beds.

 Monterey Bay Rug Camp Mini-Classes 2011

Zipper Hearts! with Laurie Wiles
Monday, February 14th, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Instructions: $10 - Kits: $20

Miniature Rugs! with Marny Cardin
Monday, February 14th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Instructions: $10 - Kits: $15

Dyeing Techniques! with Carla Fortney
Tuesday, February 15th, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Demonstration: $10

Proddy & Embellished Hooked Purses! with Brigitta Phy
Tuesday, February 15th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Instructions: $10 - Kits: $25

Needle Felted Bird Sachets! with Gail Becker
Wednesday, February 16th, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Instructions: $10 - Kits: $25

Ocean Colour & Sky Above! with Capri Boyle Jones
Wednesday, February 16th, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Instructions: $10 - Kits available