Sept. 27-29, 2007
Why the Conference?
What's included
Includes MENU
Fine accommodations
Supplies and Info
Procedure and FORM
Help get the word out!
Extend your visit
Who are Donna and Terri?
Questions or Comments?
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BIOGRAPHIES
Donna McKeever (Hostess/Instructor)
Donna is an experienced rug braider and rug hooker who makes her home in beautiful Gig Harbor, WA.
After many years of braiding heirloom quality rugs for her home, family, and friends, she began teaching others. She also has served as a guest instructor at a variety of events.
In her professional career Donna specialized in the development and training of computer courses for business professionals in the corporate world. By combining her love for braiding with her professional experience she has developed structured, easy to learn rug braiding classes and seminars.
Creating uniquely shaped rugs, one of a kind braiding projects, multi-strand braids and braided borders for hooked rugs are some of her specialties. Her passion for rug braiding and expanding the art has lead her to hosting this unique national Rug Braiding event.Donna is one of the featured designer/artist in "The Braided Rug Book" by Norma Sturges
Donna is also the editor of the "RUG BRAIDING Ink" Newsletter ( Bi-annual publication containing rug braiding articles, patterns, instructions, photo gallery, and the latest news of what's happening in the braiding community)
Terri Schaefer
(Guest Instructor)
Terri is the owner of the "In the Wool" shop in St. Croix Falls, WI.
Her shop specializes in Rug Braiding, Rug Hooking, and Wool Appliqué classes and
supplies.
She has been a Rug Braiding and Rug Hooking teacher for over eight years and is an
accredited McGown Teacher. She currently teaches classes in her shop, at the community
Adult Education Centers in Minnesota, and at Senior Citizen Centers. Additionally, she
has conducted demonstrations and workshops at various events throughout Wisconsin,
Minnesota and Virginia.
Terri's rugs have been published in "The Pictorial Rug Book" by Jane Halliwell.
She is a supporter of the Wisconsin and Minnesota “Make it Yourself With Wool Contest”,
and currently working at getting Rug Braiding and Rug Hooking recognized and accepted
in this nation wide contest.
