Profile of Wanda Kerr

Ten years ago Wanda embarked on the most exciting journey of her life. She picked up a rug hook. Although she had tried most handcrafts this is the one that has proved to be her heart's desire. Perhaps it's so satisfying because of the many avenues to explore; design, dyeing, the study of colour, writing, teaching, lecturing, and the hooking itself is limitless in its scope for expansive thinking. During these past 10 years Wanda has set out to find new ways to rug hook and has accomplished many goals in her personal  hooking as well as in her career.

Wanda feels strongly there are thousands of ways to hook a rug and works with rug  hookers to help them achieve their goals. Her focus is the expansive and expressive use of colour and creativity and having fun. Wanda believes every person on the planet possesses wonderful creative abilities and loves to draw those out with gentleness and support and  laughter. Her studio, WandaWorks, in Wiarton, Ont. provides a rich environment for just that. She makes everything seem possible. For her the answer to everything is always YES!

A certified rug hooking teacher, Wanda has taught in Canada and the United States. Her innovative hookings have won many awards and prizes. Currently she is the dye columnist for Rug Hooking magazine. Look for "Colors to Dye For " with innovative methods and wonderful formulas each issue.

She continues everyday to explore commonly accepted boundaries and push beyond them asking what can be done instead what shouldn't.