Hi! My is name Robin Whitford,

I am a passionate textile artist, rug hooking teacher and creativity mentor. I love to share my passion for all things hooking related with those who are curious to try new things, connect with others and create more beauty in the world. Inclusivity is important to me and I am always curious to play with new materials, techniques and styles!

I am an active member of the following guilds:

Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking Group

Ontario Hooking Craft Guild

Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia

The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers

Do you love to create?

I teach both beginners and experienced rug hookers to tap into their inner artist (even if they don't think they have one!) to design and hook in a way that makes them happy

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Testimonials from Students and Creativity Club Members

As a beginner rug hooker, Robin has encouraged me to think outside the box with designs. I have both taken classes and participate in the Creative Club. These opportunities have helped me find a community and develop my inner artist. I cannot wait until I can take my next course!

Amanda Amero-Hubbard

My expectations were exceeded and I would definitely sign up for another class with you.  You are an excellent teacher and I will look forward to the next offering.

Susie Turner

I took a flower design workshop with Robin. She’s a fantastic teacher! Her clear instruction, practical processes, and approachable style made rug hooking design totally accessible

Amy Nussbaum Butcher

Have you heard about my Creativity Club?

Do you wish you had weekly meet-ups with people just like you? A group that never tires of talking about rug hooking? That wants to hear about your frustrations and is there with tips or suggestions? A group that inspires you? Well I did! So I created the Creativity Club!

It is an ONGOING and ONLINE club for all levels of rug hookers who want to learn, explore, and connect! It includes (but not limited to):

-Every Monday at 11am EST we meet-up on Zoom where we share tips and tricks, Q & As and have time for creative conversations. These meet-ups are always recorded so you can watch later if you can't join in live. 

-Monthly workshops on the 2nd Monday of every month. So far, I've taught workshop on colour theory, mandalas, flower design, and animals.

-A private Facebook group for exclusive videos, Facebook live events and conversations and sharing our process, discussing challenges and celebrating our progress

-First dibs on signing up for new classes (and discounts on many of them!)

2 payment options: 

$25/mth for everything listed above 

$50(+shipping)/mth for everything listed PLUS a monthly mixed fibre pack mailed to you that relates to our workshop theme.  

How do you join the club?

Sign up here

What are members saying about the club? 

 "Creativity Club meetings are very relaxing and low-key.  You can share as much or as little as you like.  Zoom gets better and better with frequent use.  And any session that is missed can be viewed later so nothing missed."

"Robin is always upbeat and supportive of us developing our art in our own ways.  I work well with her style of no rules, just suggestions when you ask for them."

"The Creativity Club is a group of people that I love hanging out with on a regular basis. The creativity club zoom calls are often one of the biggest highlights of my week and I get not only tips and techniques for my projects, but also a social outlet with people who want to talk about the same things that I love talking about. People often say that it can be hard to find new friends as an adult and I think that groups like this are an amazing way to find kindred spirits. "  


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Got questions?

I'd love to hear from you!

Send me an email at ROBINLWHITFORD@gmail.com