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I'm Donna Mulholland. Joyful freedom and colour are my passion. Charles Bukowski wrote: "Unless it comes out of your soul like a rocket ... don't do it." His words describe exactly how I paint, hook and collage!
Roadside Glory, 3.5x31.5" wool on linen on driftwood SOLD
Summer Magic, 24 x 24" acrylic on canvas $390 CAD Click on image for details
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What's Happening
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Instagram Tips for Rug Hookers
Wondering how I got 20K Instagram followers? Then join me for a Zoom class on Instagram Tips on Saturday, September 18th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time.
This class WILL NOT be recorded.
This class is available by donation here. Spaces are limited.
Wondering how I got 20K Instagram followers? Then join me for a Zoom class on Instagram Tips on Saturday, September 18th from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time.
This class WILL NOT be recorded.
This class is available by donation here. Spaces are limited.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON: Reality Check: Paying Attention & Abstraction in Rug Hooking (Abstract Design #2)
In follow-up to the successful Abstract Design in Rughooking Zoom classes held earlier this year, Reality Check: Paying Attention & Abstraction in Rug Hooking (Abstract Design #2) will focus on abstracting from reality using a two week long online format in a private classroom on my website.
The class will be offered on two dates: September 25 - October 8th and November 6th - 19th, registration will open for both classes on or before August 19th.
The class materials will remain online until March 31, 2022.
Join my mailing list to get first dibs on spaces for this class.
In follow-up to the successful Abstract Design in Rughooking Zoom classes held earlier this year, Reality Check: Paying Attention & Abstraction in Rug Hooking (Abstract Design #2) will focus on abstracting from reality using a two week long online format in a private classroom on my website.
The class will be offered on two dates: September 25 - October 8th and November 6th - 19th, registration will open for both classes on or before August 19th.
The class materials will remain online until March 31, 2022.
Join my mailing list to get first dibs on spaces for this class.
SUMMER 2021 EXHIBITIONS: Moy Mackay Gallery & Blue Crow Gallery
I'm thrilled to be a featured artist in Scotland's Moy Mackay Gallery's Summer Sundown Exhibition running from July 3rd to August 22nd. Take a virtual tour of the exhibition here. Visit my works only here.
Yeehaw, I also have a piece in Toronto's Blue Crow Gallery's 5th Annual Summer Exhibition running from July 9th to September 3rd. Lockdown or not, this show will have an Instagram Live virtual opening on July 9th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
I'm thrilled to be a featured artist in Scotland's Moy Mackay Gallery's Summer Sundown Exhibition running from July 3rd to August 22nd. Take a virtual tour of the exhibition here. Visit my works only here.
Yeehaw, I also have a piece in Toronto's Blue Crow Gallery's 5th Annual Summer Exhibition running from July 9th to September 3rd. Lockdown or not, this show will have an Instagram Live virtual opening on July 9th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
NEW CLASS ANNOUNCED: Shellscapes Online Class with Kit or Class Only
What could be better than making something to preserve those summer beach memories?
In this class we'll be hooking a seascape and mounting it in a shell. This project-based class can be done anytime you like.
This class may be purchased with a full kit (wool yarn, shell & linen backing) or without the kit (class only option.) Please note that there are a limited number of kits available.
This class goes online on April 14th. Kits will be mailed out starting on April 1st.
Click here for details and to order.
What could be better than making something to preserve those summer beach memories?
In this class we'll be hooking a seascape and mounting it in a shell. This project-based class can be done anytime you like.
This class may be purchased with a full kit (wool yarn, shell & linen backing) or without the kit (class only option.) Please note that there are a limited number of kits available.
This class goes online on April 14th. Kits will be mailed out starting on April 1st.
Click here for details and to order.
Happy Bouquet Online Class
In this online class, you will make a happy bouquet wall mat. This project-based class can be done anytime you like.
This class may be purchased with a full kit (wool yarn, strips & pattern on linen), with the pattern on linen, or just as the online class alone. Please note that there are a limited number of kits available.
Click here for the details and to order.
In this online class, you will make a happy bouquet wall mat. This project-based class can be done anytime you like.
This class may be purchased with a full kit (wool yarn, strips & pattern on linen), with the pattern on linen, or just as the online class alone. Please note that there are a limited number of kits available.
Click here for the details and to order.
Video Tutorial: How to Stretch a Mat or Backing Over Canvas or Stretcher Bars
I receive more questions about how I stretch my mats than anything else. These two videos show you how to stretch a hooked mat over a canvas and how to stretch a backing over stretcher bars to make a hooking frame.
For more info or to purchase click here.
I receive more questions about how I stretch my mats than anything else. These two videos show you how to stretch a hooked mat over a canvas and how to stretch a backing over stretcher bars to make a hooking frame.
For more info or to purchase click here.
Gotta Minute?
I'm thrilled to be featured on Jennifer Pazienza's Gotta Minute artist video series. Watch here.
I'm thrilled to be featured on Jennifer Pazienza's Gotta Minute artist video series. Watch here.