Come enjoy special learning experiences at Historic Rugby in 2008! The beautiful historic village with its scenic trails provides an ideal setting. Most activities are geared to both beginners and more advanced levels. Historic Rugby sponsors these activities to help preserve the rich craft traditions and diverse natural resources of the Cumberland Plateau.
NOTE: ALL TIMES SHOWN ARE EASTERN
Rugby’s Hidden History (New This Year)
Three Saturday Programs – 12:00-4:00 pm, Fee $24 (Includes Lunch)
Barbara Stagg, Historic Rugby’s executive director since 1977, will inform and entertain you as she shares some of Rugby’s hidden places and hidden history, each starting with a lunch discussion. The topics each date are:
APRIL 5–Tales of the Massengale Homeplace & Hill House, (includes a mile walk on easy trail with several steep places);
JULY 19–Madame Hughes & Emily Speak: Uffington House & The Tabard Inn (easy strolling);
SEPTEMBER 20–Voices From the Past at Laural Dale Cemetery (walk or drive to the Cemetery)
Harrow Road Cafe Chef Jay DeYoung will provide 3-4 delightful lunch choices each date.
1. Woven Cedar Bark Topper
Sat. & Sun., January 12 & 13, 9 am–5 pm Instructor: Judy Zugish Fee $195
Shade the sun and see your eyes sparkle when you pop this classy hat on your head. Students learn
plaiting with western red cedar bark, chase twine with finely prepared yellow cedar.
2. Oil Painting in One Day “Mountain Splendor” (New)
Saturday, January 26, 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Mara Trumbo Fee $65
Bring nothing but your creativity, everything else will be furnished for this great art opportunity.
You will complete a painting in the “Wet on Wet” technique made famous by Gary Jenkins & Bob Ross.
3. Personalize & Decorate with Quilting (New)
Saturday, March 15, 9 am–5 pm Instructor: Joyce Lantz Fee $25
Create a block to accent or renew a shirt, or make a pillow top. Cover an unwanted logo to make a
garment into something uniquely yours. Choose from two patterns provided, Starry Path or
Crows Feet, based upon skill level for beginner or more advanced.
4. Create a Unique Table with Quilting (New)
Sunday, March 16 9 am–5 pm Instructor: Joyce Lantz Fee $25 - Both Classes $45
Make a table topper, placemat or trivet to beautify and protect any table. Choose from a hexagon star (easiest) for a table topper or placemat or a star pattern trivet.
5. Birds Nest Basket (New)
Sat. & Sun., March 22-23 10 am–4 pm Instructor: Judy Zugish Fee $90
An award winner for Judy in 2006 – now you can learn tandem weaving techniques with benitou vine, roots, wisteria and honeysuckle. All levels and all ages will enjoy this lighthearted open style basketry.
Your class fee includes materials for 2 baskets.
6. One Stroke Painting (New)
Sunday, April 13 2 pm–5 pm Instructor: Mara Trumbo Fee $45
Come have hours of fun learning this easy folklore technique – you CAN be a painter!
Students will paint an Iris, Tennessee’s state flower, using acrylic on slate.
7. It’s Wildflower Time! Walks & Slide Program
Saturday, April 19 10 am–5 pm w/lunch break Instructor: Jack Carman Fee $12
The Cumberland Plateau in and around Rugby abounds with spring wildflowers, including several rare species. Jack Carman, whose book Wildflowers of Tennessee is THE definitive guide, will lead several walks around Rugby. From Fringed Polygala to Dwarf Crested Iris, attendees will learn and see at least 25 species
and attend a slide presentation and book signing. Rugby area wildflower list included.
8. Honeysuckle Basketry – 21st Year!
Sat. & Sun., April 26 & 27, 9 am–4 pm Instructors: Beth Hester & Scott Gilbert Fee $75
Help collect and process this prolific vine and weave a rib-style basket. Enjoy basket displays,
materials and reference works from Scott & Beth’s basket supply company.
9. Learn to Play the Mountain Dulcimer – Beginner’s Level
Saturday, May 31 10 am–4 pm Instructor: June Goforth Fee $30
Come learn the basics for playing this beloved Appalachian instrument with a great enthusiastic
teacher and musician. A limited number of practice cardboard dulcimers are available.
10. Nature Night Safari
Saturday, May 31 8pm Instructor: Linda Konig Fee $7
On this night walk you will drive to various spots in and around Rugby, then walk a very
short distance to observe nature in ponds, in the air, and on seeping rock faces. Just wear your
walking shoes and bring a good flashlight!
11. Fit and Fun With Missy Kane
Saturday, June 7 9 am to 2 pm Instructor: Missy Kane Fee $35 – Lunch $9 (optional)
Missy Kane shares her secret to staying lean after 50. Start with a 2 mile power walk along with tips
on how to get the most out of your walk with proper form, toning exercises, etc, plus a lecture
on foods for fitness, a nutritional lunch and a 3-5 mile afternoon hike. Film excerpts
of the day will be shown on “Fit & Fun” on ETPtv
12. Become A Cast Iron Chef
Saturday, June 14, 10 am –1 pm Instructor: Larry Edmondson Fee $15
A delicious demonstration of camp cooking techniques with special emphasis on preparing
meals in cast iron the way our ancestors did. Enjoy lunch together as you eat your creation!
13. Basic Tatting (New)
Saturday, June 21 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Joy Gowan Fee $28, Supplies $10
Learn the basics of this old time needlework and begin making lacework.
14. Designing a Victorian Garden (New)
Saturday, June 28 10 am –1 pm Instructor: Bob Washburn Fee $12
Includes full instruction regarding location, soil preparation, and proper planting of annuals and
perennials that are traditional and suitable for a beautiful Victorian Garden. Bob will have a
wide variety of plans from his 58-greenhouse nursery available for purchase.
15. Rug Making With Locker Hooking (New)
Saturday, June 28, 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Becky Stower Fee $25, Supplies $20
Enjoy a day of creativity using your cloth scraps to make a rug with this easy technique.
16. Miniature Cathead Shaker Basket (New)
Saturday, July 12, 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Veronica Ludlow, Fee $38
The name is derived from the fact that when it is held upside down, the basket shape resembles a
cat’s head. The original design was borrowed from Native American baskets and refined by the
Shakers. Woven on a mold 4 inches wide and 2-1/2 inches high. A great introduction to mold basketry.
17. Miniature Appalachian Egg Basket (New)
Sunday, July 13, 1pm – 5 pm Instructor: Veronica Ludlow, Fee $38
Yes, miniature hat baskets are in vogue–this one is a treat. Why not take both miniature workshops & stay at Rugby! What a weekend! Veronica has been teaching workshops at Historic Rugby for 23 years.
18. Creating With Clay
Sat-Sun., July 19 & 20, 10 am–3 pm Instructor: June Watts, Fee $45, Matls. $20
If you have always wanted to try your hand at pottery this is the class for you! This two-day pottery workshop will focus on hand building and sculpting in clay and is perfect for beginners or those with limited experience.
19. It’s Fall Wildflower Time! (New)
Saturday, September 13, 10 am–5 pm w/Lunch Break Instructor: Jack Carman Fee $12
The Cumberland Plateau in and around Rugby abounds with autumn wildflowers, including several rare species. Jack Carman, whose book Wildflowers of Tennessee is THE definitive guide, will lead several walks around Rugby. From Blue Curls to Maryland Golden Aster, attendees will learn and see at least 20 species and attend a slide presentation and book signing. Rugby’s own heirloom Michaelmas Daisies will be available for sale.
20. Wild Mushrooming
Saturday, Sept. 27 9 am–Noon Instructor: Harry “Whitey” Hitchcock Fee $20
Come enjoy a woods walk in Rugby, hunting and identifying wild mushrooms with
this expert naturalist. Taste your harvest at morning’s end.
21. White Oak Basketry From Tree To Basket
Fri–Sun., Oct. 3–5 9 am–4 pm Instructors: Beth Hester & Scott Gilbert Fee $175
Held every year by popular demand, you will not find a better white oak class or more expert instructors anywhere! Learn the entire white oak basketry process in this 3-day workshop, from selecting the tree to making splits, rims and handles and weaving a traditional basket. “Working with white oak
is strenuous and requires a bit of hand strength,” say our instructors.
22. English Willow Basketry (New)
Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 am–5 pm Instructor: Veronica Ludlow Fee $60
Traditional English willow is a journey into the past. The essence of willow basket making is the
flexibility of the withies. Come try your hand at this ageless craft. Everyone goes home with a basket!
23. English Watercolor (New)
Sunday, Nov. 2, 1 pm–5 pm Instructor: Veronica Ludlow Fee $40
Watercolor and England have gone together for centuries. Early Rugby colonists were watercolorists too.
Try your hand at this inviting pastime with this introduction to watercolors. It will cover “What can
your brush do?” as well as simplifying nature. Geared to beginners, so go ahead and try it!
TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS:
Call (423) 628-2441 or Toll Free 1-888-214-3400 – Class Sizes Are Limited
REFUNDS: If enrollment is insufficient, activities may be canceled & full fee refunded. If student must cancel, a refund minus $10 processing fee will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Refunds MAY be available with later cancellation if space can be filled.
MATERIALS: Unless indicated, fees include cost of materials. Registrants will receive a confirmation with details and list of needed items.
LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE: Lodging is available at Historic Rugby in 1880 Newbury House B&B and cottages, with a 10% discount to all workshop students. Rates for two range from $68-$95 before discount. The Harrow Road Cafe is open daily.
EMAIL: rugbylegacy@highland.net WEBSITE: www.historicrugby.org
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