Explore The Workshops

This is where you get to experience the ÉCONOMUSÉE in action! Join us in the studio and find out first hand how your favourite items are made. Click the links at right to watch a video or slide show straight from the artisan's workshop. Then, come for a visit in person. We'll be happy to show you around and answer all your questions about the techniques, processes and tools we use.

Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio

Showcasing the largest collection of hooked rugs in Atlantic Canada, "Spruce Top" refers to a classic rug hooking pattern, which originated in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Watch Carol Ann expertly pull this pattern together. You can also buy supplies, sign up for a workshop, and learn how to hook your own masterpiece!