Paradise Historical Society

2026 Rug Hooking Workshop #2
2026-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Paradise Heritage Centre, 10307 Highway #1, Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The coveted Rug Hooking for Beginners workshop at the Paradise Heritage Centre is back … with a twist!
A comprehensive, hands-on, beginner rug hooking course will be held at the Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.
Monica and Linda will welcome you and get you on your way to enjoying on of Nova Scotia’s most cherished heritage crafts.
This year we are adding a second day to this rug hooking workshop. The first day covers rug hooking instruction, designing, transferring your pattern to linen, colour selection, and the hands-on hooking portion of the course.
You will then have a week to complete your hooked piece at home, and return seven days later with your piece fully hooked and ready to learn blocking and finishing techniques.
Fee: $100.00 (for the two sessions)
Day 1: Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Day 2: Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
You will be hooking a “Mug Rug” (coaster) and the workshop will include use of a frame, hook, and scissors. You will be given the yarn and fabric needed to complete your project.
Fun and camaraderie are part of the package!
Spaces are limited.
To register and/or get more information, please click here to send an email to Barbara.
In your email please indicate which workshop date you wish to attend.
*PLEASE NOTE: This event listing is for workshop #2. To get the dates for workshop #1, please click here.*

BBQ & Open House
2026-06-13 11:00 - 14:00
Paradise Historical Society would like to invite all friends and neighbours to celebrate with us.
The Paradise Heritage Centre, first known as Paradise Academy and later Paradise School, has been honoured with registration as a Provincial Heritage Property.
We are holding a free BBQ and Open House to celebrate!
Come to tour our beautiful building and grounds, learn about our programs, and enjoy the day with us.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Paradise Heritage Centre – rain or shine!
There are picnic tables but you are welcome to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for seating.
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