The Richmond Rug Hookers
April 9 - May 10
Demonstration: Sat. 4/25 - 10am - 12 pm
The Richmond Rug Hookers are exhibiting their creative hooked rugs at the Emile A Gruppe Gallery in Jericho Vermont with a reception on Sunday, April 19th from 1-3pm. The show will hang through May 10. Eight members of the group have their works on display and for sale. A demonstration of this artful craft will occur Saturday 4/25 from 10am - 12 pm. Traditional rug hooking is the craft of pulling narrow strips of fabric or yarn through a backing using a tool that is similar to a crochet hook. One can follow a pattern or create their own designs. Strips of material can be made from recycled clothing or new fabric and is often hand dyed to fit a pattern's construct. The Richmond Rug Hookers have been meeting since the early 1980's and welcome new members.
“Birds” by Sara Burghoff
“Daffodils” by Mary Cabera
“Leaf” by Sara Burghoff
Joey Bibeau and Terry Boyle
Watercolors
Show Dates:
May 14– June 21, 2026
Artist Reception:
Sunday, May 17th, 1 – 3 pm
Artist Bios:
JOEY BIBEAU
Joey Bibeau is a part-time landscape artist who paints in watercolor from his home in Essex, Vermont. Painting in a representational style, his works most often depict rural scenes and natural areas with trees playing a prominent role. Varied textures, contrasting values, and the play of light and shadow are consistently recurring elements of his work.
Bibeau credits his high school art teacher with introducing him to watercolor. Encouraged to pursue his art interest, he received a BFA degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1992. Only after dabbling in other visual art forms and moving to Vermont did he rediscover a greater affection for the medium.
Bibeau has had his work accepted into and exhibited at local and regional shows and galleries, having received several awards. He has gained signature member status in the Vermont Watercolor Society and currently has paintings on display at Art Hound Gallery in Essex.
TERRY BOYLE
Terry studied Watercolor in the Landscape Architecture program at SUNY college of Forestry at Syracuse University, then at Harvard GSD and a traveling Scholarship for two years in Europe where he focused on streets and plazas. He has taken classes with several well known artists; most notably Lisa Beach and Gary Eckhart. His subjects are often rural landscapes, usually including architectural subjects such as barns, bridges, walls or other objects. Terry’s paintings are original watercolors from his photos or some times photos of paintings by others. Most paintings are done in studio or occasionally en plein air. Prices are based on size and difficulty. He will be available at the Gruppe Gallery on the 23rd or 24th during open studio weekend.
“Changing Color” by Joey Bibeau
“Shed” by Terry Boyle