Hooked on New Jersey, September 24-October 24, 2010
A hooked rug exhibit showcasing the state of New Jersey. The BarronArtCenter, 582 Rahway Ave.Woodbridge, NJ07095, (732) 634-0413. Opening reception: Sept 26, 2-4 p.m. Contact: curators Linda Rae Coughlin, www.theartrugs.com or Janet Santaniello, (908) 754-6787.
Hooked Rug Exhibit, May 1-December 31, 2010
FarnsworthMuseum in Rockland, ME. Approximately forty splendid examples of hooked rugs that include Waldoboro, Arts and Crafts, cottage industry and more for a spectacular display in “Rug Hooking in Maine and Beyond.” Organized by guest curator, Mildred Peladeau. Contact: David Troup, (207) 596-6457,ext. 128, dtroup@farnsworthmuseum.org. For additional art, please contact Mary Sesak at ext. 144 or msesak@farnsworthmuseum.org.
Hooked on Loops: An Exhibition of Fiber Arts in the Hooked Rug Tradition, Aug 21-Sept 19, 2010
An exhibition of hooked work by some of the most interesting & creative textile artists working in the hooked rug tradition, from near, & as far away as California and Canada, curated by Kathleen Harwood. The exhibit will to located a The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books, 42 Church Street, Montrose, PA. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday. Montrose, a charming rural summer resort community, is north of Scranton & only a few miles off of Rt. 81. On Sept. 11 & 12 you can combine a gallery visit with the Endless Mountains Fiber Festival in Harford, PA. For more information please call 570-278-4011.
Events
Fall Workshop & Hook-Inn, October 27-31, 2010
October 27-31, 2010.Fall Workshop and Hook-Inn at the Franciscan Guest House, Kennebunk Beach, ME.Join teacher Jacqueline Hansen or come and relax with your own project on the beautiful coast of Maine.For registration information, please visit designs1840@main.rr.com ; call 207-883-5403 or www.rughookersnetwork.com.
Winter 2011 Workshop & Hook-Inn, January 12-16
January 12-16, 2011.Winter Workshop and Hook-Inn at the Franciscan Guest House, Kennebunk Beach, ME.Join teacher Jacqueline Hansen or come and relax with your own project on the beautiful coast of Maine.For registration information, please visit designs1840@main.rr.com ; call 207-883-5403 or www.rughookersnetwork.com.
Spring Workshop & Hook Inn, April 18-22, 2011
April 18-22, 2011.Spring Workshop and Hook-Inn at the Franciscan Guest House, Kennebunk Beach, ME.Join teacher Jacqueline Hansen or come and relax with your own project on the beautiful coast of Maine.For registration information, please visit designs1840@main.rr.com ; call 207-883-5403 or www.rughookersnetwork.com.
Rug Hooking Exhibition at the Farnsworth-May 1,-December 31, 2010
Rug Hooking and Beyond. Approximately forty splendid examples of hooked rugs that include Waldoboro, Arts and Crafts, cottage industry and other types emerge from the past for a spectacular display in Rug Hooking in Maine, and Beyond, organized by guest curator Mildred Peladeau running at the Farnsworth Art Museum from May 1 through December 31, 2010. For more information, please visit www.farnsworthmuseum.org.
Franklin County Fiber Twist, September 25, 2010
Franklin County Fiber Twist, at the Yankee Candle Flagship Store, 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373 10:00am - 4:00pm Hooked rug display, demonstrations, and wide variety of wool-related vendors. More info at www.fibertwist.com Contact: Linda Repasky Linda@woolenwhimsies.com
ATHA Nutmeg in Connecticut 2010-2011
3rd Saturday (unless noted) 10am-2pm, Watertown Methodist Church. Oct, Nov 5, Dec 11, Apr 16, May 21, June 18. Meriden Unitaria Church-Jan, Feb, Mar. Contact Anne, 203-426-6416, amrosa@sbcglobal.net for details.
Peconic Ruggers Annual Rug Show and Sale, October 30-31, 2010
The Peconic Ruggers Annual Rug Show and Sale - at the Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, NY, 10am to 3pm, rugs on display and for sale, vendors, raffles, refreshments. Contact: Judy Lambros: 631-294-2134, peconicruggers@yahoo.com, www.peconicruggers.blogspot.com.
RUG HOOKER'S GETAWAY WEEKEND - March 4-6, 2011
RUG HOOKER'S GETAWAY WEEKEND: Imagine the pleasure of long, uninterrupted hooking with a skilled teacher on the project of your choice, a soothing massage for your shoulders, great shopping, accommodations, company and meals! March 4-6, 2011, The Inn and Spa at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH. FMI call 207-625-3325 or go to www.jconnerhookedrugs.com
Instruction
Rug Hooking Classes with Pam Bartlett
Day & evening classes at Red Horse Rugs, Loudon, NH . Contact: (603) 783-9848, redhorserugs@comcast.net.
Fall Foliage Fiesta of Rug Hooking, September 22-26, 2010
Offered by Green Mountain Hooked Rugs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, Montpelier, VT. Four 4-day classes, one 2-day beginners class and a personal retreat option. Food by New England Culinary Institute. Contact Stephanie Ashworth-Krauss, (802) 223-1333,vtpansy@greenmountainhookedrugs.com, www.greenmountainhookedrugs.com.
Standing wool and shirred rug workshops with Rose Ann Hunter in Newburyport, MA. For more information, please call 1-978-462-2808.
Gatherings
ATHA Cranberry Chapter
Third Saturdays in Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May, at the South DennisSeniorCenter onCape Cod. Contact: Patricia White, (508) 398-1355, patbobwhite@yahoo.com.
ATHA Goodwives Chapter
Region 1: third Wednesday, Sept.-May (except Dec.) at DarienCommunity Center, Darien, CT. Contact: Liz Alpert Fay, (203) 426-1845 or Martina Brunner, (914) 831-0688.
ATHA Quabbin Chapter
Rug Hooking Guild: fourth Saturday of each month (Sept.-June), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jones Library, Amherst, MA. Contact: Carol Ambrozy, (978) 249-7304.
Bainbridge New York Gathering
Third Saturday of each month, Spinner’s Hill Shop, Bainbridge, NY. Contact: Lisa Merian, 1377 County Rd. 17, Bainbridge, NY13733, (607) 967-8325, www.spinnershill.com.
Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild
First Monday of each month, 6:30-9 p.m., Grove United Methodist Church, 490 W. Boot Rd., West Chester, PA and the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hankin Library, 215 Windgate Dr., Chester Springs, PA. Contact: Lee Ridgway, (610) 213-1213.
Second Friday of each month (Sept.-June), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hunterdon County Library Complex, Rt. 12, Flemington, NJ. Contact: Joyce Combs (609) 737-9281, fjcombs@verizon.net, or Dee Rosebrock (609) 771-0596, uncoolfred@aol.com.
Third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead, NY. Hook-ins held Jan., Feb., July, Aug. Contact: Judy, (631) 294-2134, JudyL175@hotmail.com.
Pioneer Primitive Rug Hooking Group
Every other Thursday, 7-9 p.m., BangsCommunity Center, Amherst, MA. Please call to verify meeting date. Contact: Linda Repasky, (413) 548-8040, lrepasky@forwild.umass.edu.
Pittsburgh Rug Hooking Guild
Second and fourth Mondays, 10:30 a.m.- 2p.m., Sept. through May, MemorialParkChurch, 8800 Peebles Rd., Allison Park, 15101. Sunday meetings, 2-4 p.m., various locations. Contact: Fritz Mitnick, (412) 767-5698, fritzmitnick@comcast.net.
Searsport Rug Hooking's Rug Hooking Group
Second Sunday of every month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Searsport Rug Studio, 396 E. Main St., Searsport, ME. Contact: Julie Mattson, (207) 548-6100, searsportrugs@aol.com.
Southwestern PA Rug Hooking
Gathering: once a month on Saturdays, Washington, PA. Contact: Dona C. Hamilton, (724) 225–8560, srcare1@yahoo.com.
State College Rug Hookers
First Wednesday (3-5 p.m.) and third Saturday (1-5 p.m.) each month in Centre County, PA. Contact: Alice Kelsey, 637 Loveville Rd., Warriors Mark, PA 16877, (814) 692-4438, alice@alicekelsey.com.
The Woolwrights
Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6-9 p.m., ZionLutheranChurch, 18 Quarry Rd., Leola, PA. Contact: Anne Stevens, (717) 656-2471, or maggie562@comcast.net.
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1-4 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Library, Tunkhannock, PA. Contact: Janet Schleeter, (570) 928-9190, jschleet@epix.net.
ATHA Nutmeg Chapter
Third Saturdays in Oct., Nov., Apr., May and June at the United Methodist Church, Watertown, CT and third Saturdays at Unitarian Universalist Church, Meriden, CT except Dec. and March (second Saturdays), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Anne, (203) 426-6416, amrosa@sbcglobal.net.
ATHA Wachusett Chapter, Region 1
Second Friday, Sept-June. 10 a.m., American Legion Hall, Sterling, MA. Contact: Eunice H. Arcangeli, 5 Main St., Westminster, MA01473, (978) 874-2040.
Cumberland Valley Rug Hooking
Falling SpringEducationBuilding, Room 202, North Main St., Chambersburg, PA17203. Contact: Marion Lesher, (717) 264-5390, calesher@earthlink.net.
One Saturday a month in Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May; various locations in Rhode Island. Contact: Dolores Bannister, (401) 783-7507.
Maine-ly Woods Rug Hookers
First and third Mondays of each month, 9 a.m.-noon; in members’ homes. Contact: Linda, (207) 793-8404, islandlover@gwi.net or Norine, (207) 625-3927.
McGown Mark Twain Chapter
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, Elmira, NY, Contact: Marian Rutty, (607) 734-0074 or Marge Dovi, (607) 734-6953.
Mercer County Rug Hookers
First Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hopewell Library, Pennington, NJ. Contact:Weezie Huntington, (609) 466-1882.
Old Sturbridge Village McGown Chapter 10
First Saturday of the month (March, April, May), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sturbridge Public Library, Sturbridge, MA. Contact: Ellen Gould, (508) 478-5194.
Old Crow Ruggers
Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month,10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lima, Ohio. Contact: Janis Betts, (419) 221-0633, daisyb@wcoil.com.
Cranberry Township (PA) Rug Hookers
First and third Wednesday mornings of each month. Contact: Shirley M. Engel, 222 Northfield Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA, (724) 776-5791.
ATHA Alice Beatty Chapter
First Wednesday of each month (Sept.-June), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Rd., N. Plainfield, NJ. Contact: Janet Bosshard, (732) 528-1125, j.bosshard@worldnet.att.net.
Dutchess County Rug Hooking Guild
meets the third Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., September-June at the PleasantValleyTown Hall, 1554 Main St., Pleasant Valley, NY. Beginners welcome. Contact: Sarah Jones, President, (518) 398-7003.
Scenery Hill Rug Hooking Guild
Newly formed group meets every Wednesday 10-3 at Two Olde Crows Primitive Shop on Route 40, National Pike in Scenery Hill. Newcomers and beginners welcome. Contact Patricia Anders (724) 945-6755.
ATHA White Mt. Woolen Magic Chapter
Third Saturday of March, April, May, Sept., Oct., & Nov., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Concord, NH area. Contact: Pam Bartlett, (603) 783-9848, redhorserugs@comcast.net.
Seacoast Ruggers
Third Thursday of the month, Oct;-May, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the York Commons in York, ME.Contact: Jan Smith, rsjs5050@myfairpoint.net, (603) 431-8894.
Artful Hands Fiber Studio Gathering
Artful Hands Fiber Studio: every Monday, 5:30-8:30 pm, Wednesday 1-5 pm. Meet new friends and have fun hooking in the new, larger studio at 316 Main Street, Norway, ME. Contact: Linda 207.739.2664, or artfulhandsfiberstudio@gmail.com.
Southeast
Events
Got 3 Bags Wool Rug Retreat and Mini-Workshops, November 3-6, 2010
In the mountains of NorthernGA.Contact: Laura Schnelker (330) 231-5314 or got3bagswool@hotmail.com for more information.
18th Annual Maryland Shores Hooked Rug Exhibit- April 14, 2011
Goose Creek Ruggers Annual Hook-in - January 22, 2011
Goose Creek Ruggers Annual Hook-in will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 (snow date January 29) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., admission $5.00. The event will be held at the Community Lutheran Church, 21014 Whitfield Place, Sterling, Va 20165. For more information contact maryann.harden@gmail.comor 703-673-6528
Art of Reflections Study Groups's Hookin and Fiber Frenzie, February 2-3, 2011
Art of Reflections Study Group presents Hookin and Fiber Frenzie. Vendors/ lunch/ Rug Show. 2 Day event StudyGroup (Sunset) and Hookin All cuts applicable. Punta Gorda, Florida. Please contact Capri Boyle Jones or DeEtta Gilland at:artoreflections@gmail.com.
Instruction
Rug Hooking classes with Nancy Wood
The Rug Parlour, Bayonet Pt., FL 34667, (727) 863-8637.
Primitive Classes
Second and fourth Saturdays each month, 9 a.m.-noon at Hookers Haven, 4919 Allen Rd., Zephyrhills, FL33541. Contact: (813) 322-3803, www.picturetrail.com/homepage/hookershaven.
Day or evening, Monday and Tuesday, Silver Springs, FL, (352) 236-6047, pattigo@cox.net.
18th Annual Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School - April 10-15, 2011
18th Annual Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School, Dunes Manor Hotel, Ocean City, MD. Contact: Janice Russell, (410) 289-4110 or Ocrug@aol.com.
Art of Reflections Study Group's Hookin and Fiber Frenzie-February 2-3, 2011
Art of Reflections Study Group presents Hookin and Fiber Frenzie. Vendors/ lunch/ Rug Show. 2 Day event StudyGroup (Sunset) and Hookin All cuts applicable. Punta Gorda, Florida. Please contact Capri Boyle Jones or DeEtta Gilland at:artoreflections@gmail.com.
Gatherings
Cajon Rug Hookers
Third Wednesday of each month, 4-7 p.m. Contact: Amzi Collins, 1500 Kirkman St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, (337) 437-3902, or Amzi's Rug Hooking Studio, amzi@att.net.
Arkansas Hot Springs Village Rug Hookers
Second and fourth Fridays of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the McAuleySeniorCenter; and the second Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. and fourth Monday 10 a.m.-3 p.m at the Cranfords Grocery Store East gate. Contact: Karen Williams, (501) 922-1849, jkwilliams66@sbcglobal.net.
Caloosa McGown Chapter #107
Fort Myers, FL: each Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., CypressLakeU.M.Church, year round. Contact: Marge Ciminelli, 1146 SE 32 St., Cape Coral, FL33904, (239) 542-6734..
Second Wednesday of each month year round and third Wednesday Sept.-May, Ocean Pines Branch Library, Ocean Pines, MD, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Janice Russell, (410) 289–4110, ocrug@aol.com.
Emerald Coast Rug Hookers
Second Saturday of each month, Rails to Trails Headquarters, Milton, FL. Contact: Judy Franklin, (850) 477-7182, or B. Meloy, mulat@att.net.
Forestheart Gathering
Forestheart Studio, Woodsboro, MD. Contact: Mary Klotz, 200 S. Main St., Woodsboro, MD21798, (301) 845-4447, www.forestheart.com.
Gatherings September to April
Second and fourth Mondays of each month at home of Nancy Drake, Irvington, VA, (804) 435-8808.
Gulf Coast Rug Hookers
Various times and places in Sarasota and Venice, FL. Contact: Anne Eastwood, 320 Greenwood Lake Dr., Venice, FL34292-4524, (941) 408-9315, idyewool2@comcast.net.
Hookers, Strippers, & Co.
Second Saturday of each month, Sept.-June. Contact: Robin Hasty, 2359 Hwy. 58, Buffalo Jct., VA 24529, (804) 374–5830, robinsnest@kerrlake.com.
James River Rug Hookers
Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Suffolk, VA. Contact: Mary Henck, (804) 740–6511, hookrug@comcast.net.
Les Brodeuses, McGown Chapter 50
First Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Dorothy McFatter, 4318 Dean St., Lake Charles, LA 70605, (318) 477-3715.
Morgantown WV Rug Hookers
For information about networking with Morgantown area rug hookers, contact: Melinda Russell, (304) 296-7842, mrussell306@comcast.net.
Pioneer Settlement Hooking Bee
Fourth Saturday of each month, Barberville, FL, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Bettina Drake Maraldo, 551 Johnson Lake Rd., DeLeon Springs, FL32130, (904) 985–5602.
Strawberry Hookers
Every Monday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., (Oct.-May) Lakeland, FL. (Contact for location). Contact: Joyce Frauenfelder, (863) 853-1947.
Williamsburg Rug Hookers
First and third Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA. Contact: Nancy Norton, (757) 345-6439, nnorton4@cox.net.
Wiregrass Rug Hookers
Every Monday, 2-4 p.m., ThomasvilleCountyPublic Library, Thomasville, GA. Contact: Jane Bussom, (229) 227-1504.
ATHA Carolina Wrens Chapter
North and South Carolina: Devenger Rd. Presbyterian Church, Greer, SC. Contact: Sharon Richmond in NC at (828) 697-8791.
ATHA Crescent Lane Rug Hooking Guild
Hooking every Monday from 10:30 to 7:30 at Main Street Yarns & Fibers, 100 Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677; contact July Carter at (770) 725-2966 for further information.
ATHA Heart of Bluegrass Chapter
First Monday of each month, 10 a.m., United Bank Bldg., Versailles, KY. Contact: Melissa Elliott, (859) 879-0311, elliottky@yahoo.com.
ATHA Hornets Nest Chapter, Region 4
Second Monday of each month, 9:45-2 p.m., Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC. Contact: Mary Calder, (704) 849-9803.
ATHA Mason-Dixon Chapter
Third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. HowardCountyArtCenter, Ellicott City, MD. Contact: Louise Miller, (410) 667-1514, weezie1946@comcast.net.
ATHA Piedmont Rug Hookers
Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, NC: third Saturday of each month, September through June. Contact: Mary L. Peterson, (919) 967-2846, www.piedmontrughookers.com.
ATHA Tidewater Chapter
First Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Centreville Maryland Public Library, Centreville, MD. Contact: Betty Kerr, (410) 778-4939.
Choptank Hookers
Second Tuesday of each month (Sept.-May), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Caroline County Library, 100 Market St., Denton, MD. Contact: Toni Gillas, (410) 827-6507, tgillas@friend.ly.net.
Colonial Rug Hookersof Northern Virginia ATHA Chapter 49
Meeting monthly, Sept.-June, 12-4 p.m., SullyGovernmentalCenter, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA20120. Visit http://crhny.weebly.com for dates and more information, or inquire at colonialruggers@gmail.com.
The Gator Group
Third Tuesday of each month, United Church of Sebastian, 1251 Fellsmere Rd., Sebastian FL. Contact: Dee Giel, (772) 388-5033.
Goose Creek Ruggers
Second Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m. Northern VA. Contact: Jerry Spears, (703) 709-6446, jerrymspears@yahoo.com.
Happy Hookers
Third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., Winslow, AR. Contact: Connie Wright, (479) 634-7011, evenings.
Heritage Rug Hookers
Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, Clearwater, FL. Contact: Mamie Adair, (727) 535-3218, madair_33764@yahoo.com.
Monthly Hook-in
Second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact: Leslie Peck, Quilted Hearts, 2415 G Old Cornelia Hwy., Gainesville, GA30507, (770) 536-3959.
Shockhoe Slip Rug Hookers
Fourth Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Richmond, VA. Contact: Mary Henck, 2300 Bridgehaven Terr., Richmond, VA23233, (804) 740-6511, hookrug@comcast.net.
Valley Hill Rug Hookers
Second Wednesday of each month, Noon-8 p.m., Springfield, KY. Traditional and primitive punch needle for arthritic hands demonstrated. Contact: Rosemary Gillum Bailey, (606) 336-0255.
West Virginia Hookcrafters Guild
Second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Charleston area. Contact: Mary Jane Vredeveld, (304) 925-4687.
ATHA Mountain State Fiber Artists
Meet second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Morgan County Library, Berkeley Springs, WV and fourth Thursdays Jan.-Oct., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Capon Bridge Library, Capon Bridge, WV. Visit: www.MountainStateFiberArtists.org.
Notforgotten Farm Rug Hookers
First Saturday of each month, 3530 Tye River Rd., Amherst, VA24521, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Lori, (434) 263-6508, not4got@aol.com.
Rug Parlour Hookers
Every Monday, 1-4 p.m. at the Rug Parlour Studio, Bayonet Pt., FL. Contact: Nancy Wood, (727) 863-8637.
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. South, Arlington, VA. Contact: sarah@linenconnection.com.
Blue Ridge Rug Hookers
Second Wednesdays of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and third Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Charlottesville, VA. Contact: Pat Cross, (434) 244-5755, Dye4Wool@aol.com.
Meet twice a month on Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sharon Forks Library, Sharon Forks Rd., Cumming, GA. Bring your lunch. Contact: Carolyn Folsom, (770) 889-1019, or Elaine Zimney, (770) 781-5255.
McGown Chapter #120
Fourth Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ocala, FL. Educational programs and a guild project, Oct.-June. Join us, and bring your lunch and your hooking; coffee, tea and friendship provided! Contact: Karen Duncklee, (352) 861-6363, kduncklee@cfl.rr.com.
From Crook to Hook Wool Studio
Meeting most Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 174 N. Crest Rd., Chattanooga, TN37404. All Rug Hookers welcome. Bring your hooking and lunch and join us. Contact: Sheri Bennett, (423) 622-3322, quilt_n_hook@yahoo.com.
Traditional Rug Hookers of Yorktown, VA
First and third Tuesdays of each month, 10-2:30, Grace Church Parish Hall. Contact: Mary Beth Hawks, (757) 898-8021, or Jean Knowlton,jeank605@cox.net.
Murphy, NC Area
If interested in attending a weekly hooking group, Contact: Laura Schnelker, (330) 231-5314 or got3bagswool@hotmail.com.
Delmarva Friendship Rugcrafters, McGown Chapter 106: second Wednesday of each month year round and third Wednesday Sep.-May, Ocean Pines Library, Ocean Pines, MD, 10am-2pm. Contact Janice Russell, Please confirm. (410) 289-4110 or Ocrug@aol.com.
Canada
Galleries
The International Gallery of Hooked Rugs
19 Lawrence St., Amherst, NS. Open Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sun., noon to 4 p.m. View, exhibit, or sell. Contact: Avis Chapman, (902) 667-0988.
Events
8th Annual Hook by the Sea Retreat and Workshops, September 24-26, 2010
Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo, BC. Three days of hooking, vendors, mini-workshops. Contact: Lynne Smith, (250) 245-7678, smithng@shaw.ca, or Shirley Burns (250) 248-2767, sgburns1@shaw.ca.
Antigonish/Guysborough Branch of RHGNS Rug Show, July 30-Sept 6, 2010
At the Nova Scotia Museum of Industy, Stellarton, NS. The Museum is opened seven days a week and everyone is welcome. Contact: Debbie Martin, amartin@pchg.net.
Noah's Ark's Canadian Debut, September 14-18, 2010
On display at The Georgetown Rug Hooking Guild’s Show, Ontario. Contact: Jan Lord-Giraldi,jan_janett@yahoo.ca.
Newfoundland and Labrador Rug School - August 18 - 21, 2011
The Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Rug School is being held at Killdevil Church Camp in Lomond, in beautiful Gros Morne National Park. For more information, please contact: Winnie Glavine, at wglavine@gmail.com.
Gatherings
Tuesday Matters
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 9400 College St., Chilliwack, BC. Contact: Betty Lou Carver, (604) 824-4095, rblcarver@shaw.ca.
Alberta Handicrafts Guild, Alberta Branch
Every Thursday during school year, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Kingsland Elementary School, 7430 5th St., SW, Calgary, AB. Contact: Evelyn Brown, (403) 249-3603.
Burlington Hooking Craft Guild
First Tuesday of each month, Sept.-June, 7:30-10 p.m. Informal hook-ins every Tues., 7:30-10 p.m., every Thurs., 1-4 p.m. Contact: Burlington Art Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ONL7S 1A9, (905) 632–7796.
Creative Rug Hooking Guild of Regina
Each Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in the "Youth Room." Sept.-May (no meeting in Dec.). Contact: Jan Hague, (306) 359–3210, janhague@sasktel.net, or rugguild@gpfn.sk.ca.
Dogwood Traditional Rug Hookers
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nanoose Place, Nanoose Bay, BC. Contact: Shirley Burns, (250) 248-2767, gsburns@shaw.ca.
Heritage Rugcrafters of Etobicoke
Every Tuesday. Call for times. Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 1V7, (416) 622-5294, www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com.
Down East Rug Hookers
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CapeBreton Centre for Craft and Design, Sydney, NS. Contact: (902) 539–7491.
Edmonton Rug Hookers Guild
First Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sept.- June, Pleasantview Community Hall, 10860 57 Ave., AB. Contact: Cec Caswell, (780) 467-2685.
The Evening Matters Guild of Fredericton
Second and fourth Tuesday (Sept.-May) 7-9:30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral Hall, Fredericton, NB. Contact: Doris Norman, (506) 454–3855, danorman@nbnet.nb.ca.
Heritage Rug Hooking of Saskatoon
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Sherbrooke Community Centre. Contact: Rita Smith, (306) 997-2121, r.m.smith@sasktel.net.
Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking Group
Second and fourth Thursdays and first Saturdays of each month (Sept.-June), Maki House. Contact: Helen, (613) 224-5229.
Remsheg Rug Hookers
Every Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., WallaceAreaMuseum on the Sunrise Trail, Wallace, NS. Contact: Sarah C. Ladd, RR 1, Pugwash Junction, NSB0K 1M0, (902) 257-2267.
Rug Group, Alberta Handicrafts Guild
Calgary Branch: every Thursday during school year, Rosscarrock Elementary School, Calgary, AB. Contact: Evelyn Brown, 3024–14th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0X1, (403) 249-3603.
Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland
Throughout the province all during the year in various locations. For more information visit the website at www.rhgnl.ca.
Rugs on the Rocks, Sudbury Ontario
Each Thursday from 1-4 p.m., Parkside/Older AdultsCenter, 140 Durham Street, Sudbury. Contact: Nancy Barber, (705) 692-3433. nkbarber@netspectrum.ca.
Seaside Matters
Second Monday if each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Timothy’s Church, Hatchet Lake, NS. Contact: Donna Gass, (902) 852-4794, d.gass@ns.sympatico.ca.
Simply Hooked
Third Tuesday of each month, 6-9 p.m., Hutton House, Oxford St., London, ON. Contact: Glee, (519) 473-5042.
Sidney Hookers
Third Tuesday of each month, 2-4 p.m. Sidney, BC. Contact: Dianne Cross, 9600 Third St., Sidney, BC, (250) 656-4201, spincros@shaw.ca.
Spruce Top Rug Hooking Studio
Hook-ins the first Saturday of each month, The Gallery, 255 Main St. West, Mahone Bay, NS. Contact: Carol Harvey-Clark, RR 3, Bridgewater, NSB4V 2W2.
Vancouver Rug Hookers
First Monday of each month, 7-10 p.m. Contact: Michelle Sirois-Silver, 1937 E. 3rd Ave., Vancouver, BCV5N 1H4, (604) 253–4372.
Gone Hooking Traditional Rug Hooking Group
Every Wednesday, 10:30-3 p.m., Maple Ridge, BC. Contact: Freda Jackson, (604) 463-0043.
The Heritage Rug Hooking Guild of Fredericton
Every second Wednesday at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, NB. Contact: Kimm Moore, (506) 474-2710.
Kent Hookers
Alternate Thursday mornings, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Club D-Age D’Or, Main St., Richibucto, NB. Contact: (506) 523-0896.
The Monday Bunch
Every Monday at the home of Freda MacDonnell, RR 1, Meaford, ON N4L 1W5, (519) 538-2425.
Monday Hook-ups
Every fourth Monday, Sept.-May, excluding Dec., Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Ave., Victoria, BCV8R 4B2. Contact: Michaele Freeman, (250) 595-6302, mbfreeman@telus.net.
Montreal West Quebec
Hook-ins the third Thursday of each month. Contact: Nancy Lorimer (514) 482-3205.
Town and Country Thrummers
every Wednesday (Sept.-May) 7-10 p.m., Amherst, NS. Contact: Vicky Comeau (902) 667-1438,vickycomeau@ns.sympatico.ca.
Ajax Rug Hookers
Meet first Monday of the month (except summer) and the third Monday of the month is an evening of social rug hooking at St. Andrew's Community Centre, Ajax, ON. Contact: Shelley Carroll, (905) 683-0017 or Pat Norwood, (905) 839-4964.
Quoddy Loopers of St. Andrews, NB
Meet every Wednesday, year-round, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Catholic parish center, 210 Parr St. Contact: Maureen McIlwain, (506) 529-4189, quoddyloopers.blogspot.com.
Smith's Cove Rug Hookers
Meet every Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at OakdeneSchool, Bear River, NS. Contact: Cris Murdock, (902) 467-0623, or Kathy Le Blanc, (902) 467-4154.
Fundy Group
First Wednesday of the month, Kingston Legion, NS. Contact: Gail McKay, (902) 847-9358.
The Rug Hooking Circle
Every Monday, 1-4 p.m., Studio 204, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston, Kelowna, BC. Contact: Angela Possak, (250) 767-0206, www.rughookingteacher.ca.
Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m., at St John's Anglican Church, Mill Street, Port Elgin, ON. All welcome. Contact: Joan Rigby (519) 797-3262, jrigby@bmts.com.
West
Events
Rug Show, October 13, 2010
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bothell Sons of Norway Hall, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell, WA. Free admission. Bring your rugs to display. Wool, patterns, frames, hooks, rug braiding supplies for sale. Bring your rugs to display. If you would like to be a vendor, please contact Lisa Engle, (425) 333-4208.
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop-October 6-9, 2010
2010 Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop with Anita White, Enthusisiastic teacher, be ready for a fun filled workshop! The Quilted Apple, 3043 N. 24th. Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Contact Jude Vegso 602-956-0904
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop - March 16-19, 2011 or March 21-23, 2011
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop with Cynthia Norwood, Creating an Antique Look in Hand Hooked Rugs . 2, 3 Day Workshops! The Quilted Apple, 3043 N. 24th. Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Contact Jude Vegso 602-956-0904
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop-January 19-22, 2011
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop with Jayne Hester, Neutrals and Wide Cut. 3 Day Workshop, The Quilted Apple, 3043 N. 24th. Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Contact: Jude Vegso @ 602-956-0904
National Rug Braiders Conference, September 16-18, 2010
The Hook In will be held from 9:00am until 4:00pm. The cost is $20.00. For more information please contact Lisa McComb at westla123@aol.com or 801-829-6309 or Londi Rowley at londirowley@comcast.net..
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop - October 12-15, 2011
Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop with Diane Stoffel, Hooking Techniques and Dyeing Workshop, Day Workshop. The Quilted Apple, 3043 N. 24th. Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Contact: Jude Vegso @ 602-956-0904.
November 13, 2010, 6th Annual Harvest Hook-in, sponsored by California's First ATHA chapter, at Redlands, CA. Contact: cbrandon2528@charter.net or Margaret Robinson (909) 875-1689, margrhkr@juno.com .
Instruction
2nd Annual Puget Sound Rug School, March 11-14, 2011
Federal Way, WA. Featuring Bev Conway, Sharon Saknit and Jule Marie Smith. Contact: Diane Learmonth, (360) 588-8594, diandart@verizon.net or Michele Wise, (360) 830-4910, jlgoggard@mac.com.
Gatherings
Kirby Hooking Circle
Third Saturday of every month except holidays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., casual hook-in, Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX. Contact: Lurie McAdow, Luriemcadow@aol.com or April DeConick, adeconick@rice.edu.
Apple Hill Ruggers
Every Monday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pollock Pines, CA. Contact:Fran Rendon, Rendon Rugs,1788 Cardinal Dr., Placerville, CA95667, (530) 417-5194, rendonrugs@earthlink.net.
The Camellia City Rug Hookers Guild
Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sacramento Friends Meeting Hall, 890 57th St., Sacramento. Contact: Shelly Lencioni, (916) 765-7165, lakesiderugs@surewest.net.
Central California Traditional Rug Hookers
Last Saturday of February, April, June, and August, 9 a.m.-noon, Fresno, CA. Contact: Katie Ude, (559) 255-5545, ktude@sbcglobal.net.
Florissant Mountainnaire Rug Hookers
Third Monday of each month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Nancy Schell (719) 687-2110, ricnan@netscape.com.
Hill Country Rug Hooking Guild
Second Monday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., EMSBuilding, 221 Friendship Lane, Fredericksburg, TX. Contact: Linda Gartner (830) 990-6676.
Inland Empire Rug Club
First and third Wednesdays of each month, 1-4 p.m., So. HillSeniorCenter, 27th and Ray St., Spokane, WA. Contact: Lorraine Owens, (509) 456-5668, llskylandia@msn.com.
Javelina Hookers
First and third Wednesdays of each month, Pauite Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Mary Kelly, (480) 945–0926.
Kerrville Rug Hookers
First Monday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Activities Bldg. of First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Dr., Kerrville, TX. Contact: Karen Maddox, (830) 257-3741.
Kind-hearted Woman Rug Hooking Group
Most Mondays in members’ homes, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Carol McDuffie, (541) 753-9242 or Janet Cline, (541) 928-5921.
Lone Star Rug Hooking Guild
Second Saturday in February, April, September, and November, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dallas area. Contact: Martha Reynolds, (214) 697-5141, collectivepast@sbcglobal.net.
North Country Woolgatherers
Last Saturday of each month (January-October), 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Fallbrook Public Utilities District Offices, 990 E. Mission Rd., Fallbrook, CA. Contact: Marjorie Chretien, (858) 530-2203, lachretien@aol.com.
Ocean Breeze Rugkrafters
Second and fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Garibaldi, OR. Contact: Jo Stoltenberg, (503) 368-5274.
Old Pueblo Rughookers
First Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and third Tuesday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Bella Quiltworks on Broadway between Craycroft and Wilmot. Contact: Kathryn Kovaric, (520) 207-3453, booklady246@hotmail.com, OPRH_Guild@comcast.net.
The Olney Rug Club
First Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. Contact: Florence Lindgren, Rte. 1, Box 593, Astoria, OR97103.
Orange Coast Classics Rug Hookers
Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-noon, The Colony, Newport Beach, CA. Contact: Jean Coon, (949) 706–1393. Everyone welcome, including beginners.
Peninsula Rug Makers Guild
Third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., (except Sept. and Dec.), San Jose Rose Garden Library. Contact: Wendy Brannan, (831) 438-6626, wbran438@sbcglobal.net or Susan Kleidon, (925) 371-6035, skleidon@sbcglobal.net.
Treasure Valley Rug Hookers
Several times a month in Boise, ID. Contact: Mary Helen Ferguson, (208) 383-9659, fergumary@aol.com.
Willapabay Wool Gatherers
First and third Friday afternoons each month, OceanParkMethodistChurch, Ocean Park, WA. Contact: Joanne Schuky, (360) 665-5572, lavlady@centurytel.net.
Wine Country Rug Hookers
Second Saturday of each month, except August, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 684 Benicia Dr., Commons B, Santa Rosa, CA. Contact: Judy Cortez, (707) 545-1811, jmcortez@aol.com.
ATHA, The Stash Sisters Chapter, Region 9
First Saturday, second and fourth Thursday at 10 a.m., Octavia Fields Branch Library, 1503 S. Houston, Humble, TX.Third Thursday at 10 a.m., The Hen House, 5702 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX.Contact: P.D. Hankamer, (409) 374-2258, heartspd1@yahoo.com.
Central California Traditional Rug Hookers
Second Saturday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov., Clovis/Fresno area. Contact: Sharon, (559) 297-5156.
Class E Hooking Artists Guild
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., GraceLutheranChurch, Vancouver, WA, Contact: Gina Conway, (360) 887-4665, teatimeGMC@juno.com.
East Bay Guild
First Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in Walnut Creek, CA and members' homes.Contact: Carol Bagot, (925) 932-5159.
Gig Harbor (WA) Ruggers
Hookers and Braiders meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Peninsula Library. Contact: Donna McKeever, (253) 853-4583, pdmckeever4@aol.com.
Grizzly Country Hookers
First and third Thursdays, noon-4 p.m., Timeless Quilts, 2412 River Rd., Missoula, MT. Contact: Peggy Bloom, (406) 728-4375 or Vervian Stephenson, (406) 549-8426.
Heart of the Valley Rug Hookers (Corvallis/Albany OR area)
Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 7-9 p.m. Contact: Patti Stephens, (541) 929-5116, ayntbee@comcast.net.
Heritage Rug Hookers
Most Tuesday afternoons, Salem, OR. Contact: Anne Jeter, 6765 Continental Circle, Salem, OR97306, (503) 371-6982 or Marge Christianson, (503) 588-1273.
The High Desert Rug Hookers
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bend Senior Center, Bend, OR. Contact: Louise Yoshihara, (541) 318-8345 or Jean Vogel, (541) 318-0819.
In the Loop Group
Third Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Village Dry Goods, Brigham City. Contact: Victoria Rogers, (435) 725-3546.
Lady Bug Rug Hookers
Each Tuesday in members’ homes. Contact: Sonja Flarety, (360) 424-9881 or Joyce Sorensen, (425) 252-6053.
Ocean Park Rug Club
Second and fourth Fridays of each month, IlwacoHeritageMuseum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Jerre McDaneld, 21707Pacific Way, Ocean Park, WA98640, (360) 665-4127.
The Oceanside Rug Hookers
Second and fourth Fridays of each month, SeniorCenter, Oceanside, CA. Contact: Alice Taylor, 3929 San Lorenzo Ct., Oceanside, CA92057, (760) 433-3175.
Rogue Valley Rug Hookers
First and third Tuesdays of each month. Call for location. Contact: Maureen Lowrey, Grants Pass, OR, (541) 476-1628, moandchardy@yahoo.com.
San Fernando Valley Rug Hookers
Each Monday, 7-9 p.m., Pasadena; each Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Burbank or Northridge; each Thursday, 7-9 p.m., North Hollywood; alternate Saturdays, 12-4 p.m., Agoura Hills. Contact: Carla Fortney (818) 502-2156.
Schaberg Ruggers
Every Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Schaberg Library, Redwood City, CA. Contact: Merle Lovell, (650) 593-3671.
Sweet Pea Ruggers Guild
Second Thursday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m, at Sturdy Stitching Upholstery, 608 W. Beall St., Bozeman, MT, (406) 587-9848. Contact: Kathy Stephens, (406) 585-3555.
Tulsa Rug Hookers
First Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., and second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hardesty Regional Library, Tulsa, OK. Contact: Mitzi Thomas, (918) 299-4797 or stitziandmyron@hotmail.com.
Utah Ruggers
Second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Mormon Handicraft, Salt Lake City, UT. Contact: Nancy Raybould, (801) 364-8005.
Wild and Wooly Hookers
Second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Beth Kovich, campkovi@cox.net or Diane Eaton, (602) 920-3800, dianeeaton@cox.net.
Last Saturday of each month, Fallbrook (CA) Public Utilities District offices, 990 E. Mission Rd., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. New members welcome. Contact: Marjorie Chretien, (858) 530-2203, lachretien@aol.com.
Heritage Hookers
Third Saturday of each month, 12-3:30 p.m., Lakewood, CO. Contact: Cheri Talbot, (303) 986-9360, beezer6636@comcast.net.
Loopy Ladies of La Quinta
Every Monday, 9 a.m.-noon. La Quinta, CA. Contact: Janelle Leslie, (760) 777-0916, jleslie914@yahoo.com.
Hassayampa Rug Hookers
Second Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. Prescott AZ. Contact: Ginger Carlson (928) 445-1226, ganddcarlson@cableone.net.
Mile High Rug Hooking Guild
Third Friday of each month 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial, CO. Contact: Lynda Miller, (720) 870-6417, linda.miller1@comcast.net.
The Merry Hooker Woolens Hook-Ins
Last Saturday of each month, Oakland, CA. Jack London Square studio of The Merry Hooker Woolens. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Marita, themerryhooker@themerryhookerwoolens.com.
Ocean Park Rug Club
Second and fourth Fridays of each month, Columbia Heritage Museum, Ilwaco, WA,10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your lunch and have fun hooking! Contact: Jerre McDaneld, (360) 665-4127, gabygirl@centurytel.net.
Fourth Monday of each month at the Garden and ArtsCenter, Lubbock, TX. Contact: Teresa, (806) 794-3332.
Rug Hooking at the Quilted Apple
First Wednesday evening of each month, 5-9 p.m. and first Thursday of each month 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3043 N. 24th. Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85016. Contact: The Quilted Apple, (602) 956-0904.
Seattle/Bellevue
Every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. and the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (excludes summer), 9:30 a.m.-1p.m. Visitors/beginners WELCOME! Contact: Bridget Todderud, (425) 442-5609, jtodderud@yahoo.com.
Midwest
Events
Ghoultide Gathering: A Halloween Artist Spectacular, October 2, 2010
At historic MillRaceVillage, 215 Griswold, Northville, MI48167. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: $5. Juried show of high quality Halloween art in a variety of mediums. Vintage and antique Halloween memorabilia also available. Contact: Stephanie Rawson, (517) 676-4846, whimsicalwhit@aol.com, www.ghoultidegathering.com.
Lorain County Hookcrafters Hook-In, September 21, 2010
Lagrange, OH. Registration deadline: August 13. Space limited. Contact: Julie Mohrman,jb.mohrman@gmail.com.
Shake Rag Alley Rug Hooking Workshop, September 10-12, 2010
Mineral Point, WI. Anita White will teach an open workshop. Contact: Karla, ShakeRagAlleyCenter for Arts and Crafts, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 53565, (608) 987-3292, karla@shakeragalley.com, orwww.shakeragalley.com.
Three-in-One Creative Workshop
Tipp City, OH. A new approach to a rug hooking workshop. Karen Kahle, Nola Heidbreder and Alice Strebel will teach together on one project, Oct. 2 is an open, all day hook-in. Contact: Alice Strebel, (937) 299-6388, www.alistrebeldesigns.com.
7th Annual Woolkeepers Hook-In, September 11, 2010
CampCambyConference & RetreatCenter, Camby, IN. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Approximately 30 well-known vendors, a rug show and great door prizes. Contact: Bev Stewart, (317) 839-3612.
Autumn Valley Hook-In, Saturday, October 2,2010
The Hook-in will have over 20 vendors, door prizes a rug show and a raffle for a primitive rug. It will be held from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1616 West Olive Street, Stillwater, MN 55082. Admission is $9.00. For additional information, please contact: Michelle Dwyer at 952-887-5101 or email at autumnvalleyhookin@gmail.com.
11th Annual Manistee Rug School - June 20th-24th, 2011
11th Annual Manistee Rug School, Manistee, MI. Teachers: Susan Feller, Cindi Gay, Donna Hrkman, Pan Schmelzie, and Elizabeth Black. Please contact: Alaina Trout, P.O. Box 376, Onekama, MI 49675 @ ibfishwich@gmail.com (231-889-5763) or Karen Rorick, 802 Forest Ave., Frankfort, MI 49635, rosier313@msm.com (231-352-0262) or manisteerrugshool.blogspot.com for more information.
Winter Woolen Workshop-February 26 & 27, 2011
MAIN STREET FOLKART Presents the 5th Annual "Winter Woolen Workshop".
Saturday February 26th, 2011 9am-6pm & Sunday February 27th, 2011 11am-5pm
The Event will be held in The Historic Seiberling Mansion & The Elliott House, 1200 W. Sycamore Kokomo, Indiana 46901. Admission is $10.00 and it benefits the Howard County Historical Society. Come and Enjoy our All Day Workshops & Demonstrations in Traditional & Primitive Rug Hooking, Oxford Needle Punch, Wool Applique, Spinning & Weaving, Needle Felting, Early Samplers, Punch Needle Embroidery, Colonial Painting, Tatting, Knitting, Crocheting & Hand Quilting. Enjoy our 35+ Vendors selling their Wares.
Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana: first and third Thursdays of each month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cat House Rugs, 432 E. Fifth St., New Albany, IN. Contact: Ada Silva King, (812) 923-0406, adaofcourse@iglou.com.
Bear Rug Hookers
Every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.; third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. Contact: Bear Patch Quilting Co., 2199 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110, (651) 429-1039.
Between the Rivers Rug Hookers
Iowa Chapter of ATHA: second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Buchanan Co. Extension Office meeting room, Independence, IA. Contact: Wendy Goins, (319) 334-4550, wgoins@indytel.com.
Blue Valley Rug Hookers
First Wednesday of each month, Marysville, KS. Contact: Arvila Wolfe, 900 N. Kansas, Frankfort, KS66427, (913) 292-4492.
By Hook or Crook
Second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., ChestertonArtGallery, Chesterton, IN. Contact: Barbara Coulter, (219) 462-0335,coulterbann@intergate.com.
The Emerald Chapter 5 Group of the McGown Guild
Fourth Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Middleburg Heights Library, Middleburg Heights, OH. Contact: Kay Forbush, (216) 676-0783, kitcrug@juno.com.
Everlasting Stitches
First Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m., Holt, MI. Contact: Pam Henrys, 2040 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt, MI48842, (517) 699-1120.
Great River Rug Hookers
Anyone in the area of Northeast Missouri or Hannibal. Day or evening instruction for beginners. Contact: Bonnie Johnson (573) 439-5854, ronj@marktwain.net.
Hoosier Hills Rug Hooking Guild
Second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carnegie Public Library, 300 W. Main St., Washington, IN. Contact: Colleen Schmidt, (812) 897-8161, cschmidt01297@adelphia.net.
Illinois Rug Hooking Gathering
Third Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Edward Jones, 1005 Washington St., Highland, IL62249. Contact: Susan Pollard, 1320 8th St., Highland, IL62249, (618) 654-6273.
The Lake Nokomis Rug Hookers
Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, LakeNokomisCommunity Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact: Kathy Morton, 9860 Crestwood Terrace, Eden Prairie, MN55347, (612) 934–0966.
Ladies of the Wool
First Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbus, OH area (various locations). Contact: Phyllis Rees, (740) 943-2646, mailto:madre43344@gmail.com.
Lakeshore Rug Hookers
Every Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Joseph Public Library, 500 Market St., St. Joseph, MI. Contact: Marlene Kuypers, (269) 465-0125, marlenekuypers@comcast.net.
The Little Apple Rug Crafters
Manhattan, KS: second Thursday of each month in members’ homes. Contact: Cecelia Clement, 1728 Westbank Way, Manhattan, KS66503 (785) 539-8949, or Deb McGlashon, 2905 Dickens, Manhattan, KS66502 (785) 776-6829.
Rockford Chapter of ATHA
(Divas by the Dam): third Monday of each month, Sept.-May, times and locations vary. Contact: Sally Charnley, (616) 866-3725.
Tuesday Group
Every Tuesday, Community Room of Bank, Morristown, IN. Contact: Mary Wicker, 4864E 350N, Shelbyville, IN46176, (317) 392-3326; lessons Wed., 7-9 p.m.
Wooly Hookers
First Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Daniel Boone Library, 100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO. Contact: Beth Jacobs, bethjacobs@centurytel.net.
Arrowhead Hookcrafters Guild
First Monday of each month, ChristLutheranChurch, Duluth, MN. Contact: Sandy Krumwiede,sanjimk@hotmail.com, or Kay Despard, (763) 242-1704.
ATHA Foxy Lady Rug Hookers Guild
West suburban Chicago area: second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lisle Station Park in Beau Bien Tavern, 921 School St., (3 Blocks E. of Main) Lisle, IL. Contact: Beth Morris, (630) 420-2276, cahbam@sbcglobal.net.
ATHA Heirloom Hookers Guild
Northville, MI: every fourth Monday (except Dec.) at MillRaceVillage, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Gail Tuller, (248) 348-8144.
ATHA Miami Valley Chapter
Dayton, OH area: fourth Thursday of each month, 6:30-9 p.m., Beavercreek School Board office, 3040 Kemp Rd., Beavercreek, OH. Contact: Cindy Trick, (937) 429-2535, dftclt@aol.comand Linda Green, (937) 431-1737, lsgreen@att.net.
Thrums and Chums
Second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., First National Bank of Brighton, Challis Rd., Brighton, MI. Contact: Kris Miller, (517) 546-7732, kris@spruceridgestudios.com.
Puckihuddlers Rug Hooking Group
Second Monday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fisher’s Library, Fisher, IN. Contacts: Patsy Jones, (317) 849-4098, or Jan Hammond, (317) 284-1022.
Aux Arcs Rug Ladys Gathering
Every second Thursday of each month, 4-8 p.m., Boonslick Regional Library, Warsaw, MO. Contact: Nelda Johnson (660) 438-7145, cndk@iland.net.
Black Hills Rug Hookers
Usually fourth Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., RockervilleCommunity Center. Contact: Dolores Mattson, Keystone, SD, (605) 666-4316.
Fox Cottage Hookers
First Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 150 Lyons Dr., Centerville, OH. Contact: Sue Fox, (937) 433-0172, foxcottage@sbcglobal.net.
House on the Hill Rug Hooking
Monday afternoons, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 8055 Caldwell Rd., Connersville, IN. Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1505 E. St. Rd. 44, Connersville, IN. Contact: Tracy Burns, (765) 478-9539.
Green Apple Ruggers
First Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Primitive Gatherings, 850 Racine St., Menasha, WI. Contact: Peggy, (920) 722-7233, meno@new.rr.com.
Ladies of the Wool
First Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Columbus, OH area (various locations). Contact: Phyllis Rees, (740) 943-2646, madre37@verizon.net.
Log Cabin Woolkeepers
Every month at Prairie Woolworks (South Lincoln, NE) Roca, NE. Contact: Twila, (402) 792-3178.
Michigan Rug Artistes
Third Monday of most months and two Saturdays per year. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, corner of Cherry Hill and Telegraph Rd., Dearborn, MI. Contact: Linda Fernandes, (248) 446-7327, salemsaltbox@chartermi.netor Cindi Gay, (419) 287-3884, cindigay@wcnet.org.
Naomi Miller St. Louis Guild of Rug Hookcrafters
First Thursday of each month, Webster Groves Christian Church, Webster Groves, MO. Contact: Linda Burke, (314) 961-4314, cleftstone@aol.com.
Pine Country Rug Hookers
Every Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m., at Rosebud’s Cottage, 2580 7th Ave. E, No. St. Paul, MN, (651) 426-1885.
The Wooly Red Rug
Second Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; and third Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m., 4750 Grand Avenue S., Minn., MN. Contact: Laurie Lausen, (612) 827-2397.
Red Saltbox Rug Hookers
Now located in Attica, IN. If interested in joining a hooking group here at the studio, contact Wendy Miller, (765) 762-6292, wendy@theredsaltbox.com.
Bloomington-Normal Rug Hooking Guild
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at HeartlandCommunity College, Workforce Development Bldg., Rm. 1401. Contact: Jean Ann Dargatz, (309) 452-8528 or Kay Kjeldgaard, (309) 663-5497.
Hopkins Rug Artists
Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the HopkinsActivityCenter, 33 N. 14th Ave., Hopkins, MN55343. Contact: Cindy, (952) 933-1642, or Bette, (952) 888-3916.
Western Reserve Rug Hookers
First Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept.-Dec. and Feb.-June, Bainbridge Community Church, 17751 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Contact: Jill Welsh, (440) 338-1739.
West Enders Hooking Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 5-8 p.m., Delano Public Library, 160 Railroad Ave. E., Delano, MN. Contact: Jan Johnson (763) 972-2494, jannixa@frontiernet.net.
Great Lakes Rug Hooking Guild
Meets at the WashingtonTownshipSeniorCenter, 57900 Van Dyke, Washington Township, MI, every second and fourth Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Contact: Shirley Dusky, (586) 752-7484, shirleydusky@sbcglobal.net.
Hookin at the Farm
Third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and 6-9 p.m. Contact: Sally Kallin, Pine Island Primitives, (507) 356-2908, rugs@pitel.net (Please RSVP to make sure we are meeting).
Middle of the Mitt Rug Hookers, Midland, MI
First Friday of each month (Sept.-June). Contact: Cindy Sullivan, csrugs2@charter.net or (989) 835-8133.
White River Ruggers
Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., sack lunch, LutheranChurch of the Cross, 4401 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN. Contact: Dana Davis, (765) 358-3911, or Arline Johnstone, (765) 759-3872.
Kindred Hooking Club
Second Monday of each month, 6-9 p.m., 1524 Bowman Ave., Kettering, OH. Contact: Alice Strebel, (937) 299-6388, ali@alistrebeldesigns.com.
The Woolkeepers
Each Monday, 9-11 a.m. and first Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bev Stewart’s home (Camby, IN). All are welcome to either gathering. Contact: Bev, (317) 839-3612, cas13ie@aol.com.
