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| Hooked on New Jersey, September 24-October 24, 2010 |
| A hooked rug exhibit showcasing the state of New Jersey. The Barron Art Center, 582 Rahway Ave. Woodbridge, NJ 07095, (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. |
| Wonderful Hooked Rug Exhibit, April 17, 2010 |
| at Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church, 1089 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, CT, from 9 a.m. -2:30 p.m. This event will include an all-day Hook-In to mark the exhibit’s 50th anniversary. Informative panel discussion and Q&A at 1 p.m. with experts in the field. Vendors will have rug designs, hooks, books and more wool than you can imagine. Don’t miss this event! Contact: Pat Jurgielewicz, prj@discala.com, (203) 445-8896. |
| Maine Tin Pedlar Rug Show, May 8, 2010 |
| At the Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland ME. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Cheri Nixon, (603) 749-1865. |
| Woolwrights Hook-In and Rug Show, March 20, 2010 |
| Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, PA. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at the door. Fun, fellowship, vendors, door prizes and surprises. Lunch available. Hosted by Woolwrights, ATHA Chapter. Contact: Mary Lynne Naples, (717) 464-5364, woolwrightshook-in@live.com. |
| Rug Hookers of the Fingerlakes Spring Hook-In and Rug Show, May 1, 2010 |
| All Things Art Council Building, 65 S. Main St., Canandiagua, NY. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Kim Bastian, (315) 986-3007, bigronracing52@yahoo.com. |
| Laurel Mountains Rug Hooking School, May 2-6, 2010 |
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Ramada Inn, Ligonier, PA. Open house: May 5, 1-3 p.m. at the school. Exhibit of the rugs, free of charge, Wed. May 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Ligonier town hall on the diamond, East Main St., Ligonier. Contact: Shirley, shirlet@zoominternet.net, or (724) 776-5791. |
| 14th Annual Rug Hooking Camp, August 9-13, 2010 |
| Sponsored by the Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild. Instructors: Cherylyn Brubaker, Jen Lavoie and Diane Phillips. Contact: Karl Gimber at karlg@nni.com, (215) 297-0803. Visit www.hcrag.com for registration information. |
| Introduction to Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking, February 27, 2010 |
| Kathy’s Kreations, Ligonier, PA. 1-5 p.m. Certified Oxford Instructor: Tracey Earhart. Contact: Tracey, halfmoonhollow@gmail.com. |
| Intermediate Oxford Punch Needle Rug Hooking Skills, March 20, 2010 |
| Kathy’s Kreations, Ligonier, PA. 1-5 p.m. Certified Oxford Instructor: Tracey Earhart. Contact: Tracey, halfmoonhollow@gmail.com. |
| March Madness Workshops, March 19-21, 2010 |
| Flemington, NJ. Jennifer Manuell: "Bags and Purses" and Michele Micarelli: "Klimt's Tree of Life.” Contact: www.hcrag.com, or Weezie Huntington, weezie711@gmail.com, (609) 466-1882. |
| Rug Hooking Classes with Pam Bartlett |
| Day & evening classes at Red Horse Rugs, Loudon, NH . Contact: (603) 783-9848, redhorserugs@comcast.net. |
| ATHA Cranberry Chapter |
| Third Saturdays in Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May, at the South Dennis Senior Center on Cape Cod. Contact: Patricia White, (508) 398-1355, patbobwhite@yahoo.com. |
| ATHA Goodwives Chapter |
| Region 1: third Wednesday, Sept.-May (except Dec.) at Darien Community Center, Darien, CT. Contact: Liz Alpert Fay, (203) 426-1845 or Martina Brunner, (914) 831-0688. |
| ATHA Quabbin Chapter |
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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, NY 13733, (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. |
| Guilford Rug Hooking Group |
| Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Guilford, NY. Contact: Cathy Treffeisen, (607) 895-6477. |
| Hunterdon Rug Guild |
| Second Friday of each month (Sept.-June), 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hunterdon County Library Complex, Rt. 12, Flemington, NJ. Contact: Heidi Blair, (732) 942-3743 or Weezie Huntingdon, (609) 466-1882. |
| Kinderhook Rug Hooking Group |
| Kinderhook, NY. Every Wednesday night, 7:30-10 p.m. Contact: Jayne Hester, (518) 758-1850. |
| Long Island Guild of Rugcrafting Artists |
| (McGown): Sept., Nov., Jan., April, and May, Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Contact: Sibby, tuppence68@hotmail.com. |
| Peconic Ruggers |
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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 |
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Every other Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Bangs Community Center, Amherst, MA. Please call to verify meeting date. Contact: Linda Repasky, (413) 548-8040, lrepasky@forwild.umass.edu. |
| Pittsburgh Rug Hooking Guild |
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Second and fourth Mondays, 10:30 a.m.- 2p.m., Sept. through May, Memorial Park Church, 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 |
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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 |
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Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and fourth Tuesday of each month, 6-9 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 18 Quarry Rd., Leola, PA. Contact: Anne Stevens, (717) 656-2471, or maggie562@frontiernet.net. |
| ATHA Mayflower Chapter |
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Saturdays, September-June, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 239 Woburn Street, Reading, MA. Contact: Donna Allen, (978) 448-6089, donnaallen@charter.net or Heidi Lee, (978) 887-7348, heidi788@hotmail.com. |
| The Old Barn Rug Hooking Guild, ATHA Chapter |
| 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, MA 01473, (978) 874-2040. |
| Cumberland Valley Rug Hooking |
Falling Spring Education Building, Room 202, North Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17203. Contact: Marion Lesher, (717) 264-5390, calesher@earthlink.net. |
| Hillside Hookers |
| Tuesdays at Freeport Library, Freeport, ME, 1-4 p.m. Contact: (207) 865-3307. |
| Little Rhody Thrummers |
| 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 |
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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 |
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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. |
| Artful Hands Fiber Studio |
| Every Monday, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Come and join the fun at 6 Briggs Ave., South Paris, ME, (207) 393-7664. Everyone welcome. |
| Dutchess County Rug Hooking Guild |
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meets the third Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., September-June at the Pleasant Valley Town 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. |
| March 24-27, 2010, Got 3 Bags Wool Retreat & Workshop with Wendy Miller |
| of The Red Saltbox. Dillard, GA at The Dillard House. For more information, contact: Laura Schnelker, (330) 231-5314, got3bagswool@cabletvonline.net. |
| 8th Annual Virginia Rugfest and Hook-in, March 27, 2010 |
| 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Road, Mechanicsville, VA. Pre-registration: $10; $12 admission at the door. Full day of hooking, shopping, a rug show, featured artist and speaker, beginners class, raffles for hooked rugs and goodie baskets, lots of vendors. Contact: Mary Henck, (804) 740-6511, hookrug@comcast.net, or Linda Stewart, (804) 559-4960, www.geocities.com/varugfest. |
| 12th Annual Plantation Rug Hooking Workshop, February 7-11, 2010 |
| Embassy Suites, Baton Rouge, LA. Teachers: Bev Conway, Bea Brock, Diane Stoffel, Victoria Hart Ingalls. Contact: Gayle Soileau, candgsoileau@cox.net, (225) 754-7554. |
| 17th Annual Hooked Rug Exhibit, April 15, 2010 |
| Dunes Manor Hotel, Ocean City, MD. Contact Janice Russell, (410) 289-4110, Ocrug@aol.com. |
| Art Underfoot: Hooked Rugs of America Exhibit and Hook-In Days, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 |
| Sponsored by the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens, TN. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A unique rug hooking experience like no other. Enjoy rug hooking, relaxation, fun and new friendships at the Living Heritage Museum during our Art Underfoot: Hooked Rugs of America Exhibit from February 22-March 26. Contact: Diane Hutsell, (423) 745-0329, dhutsell@birch.net, www.livingheritagemuseum.com. |
| People and Places Workshop, July 16-18, 2010 |
| Montpelier Arts Center, Contact: Roslyn Logsdon, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708, (301) 807-6261, roz.logsdon@verizon.net. |
| Rug Hooking classes with Nancy Wood |
| The Rug Parlour, Bayonet Pt., FL 34667, (727) 863-8637. |
| Rug Hooking Classes with Roslyn Logsdon |
| Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel, MD 20708, (301) 807-6261. |
| 17th Annual Maryland Shores Rug Hooking School, April 11-16, 2010 |
| Dunes Manor Hotel, Ocean City, MD. Contact: Janice Russell, (410) 289-4110, Ocrug@aol.com. |
| Central FL Rug Hooking Classes with Pat Gaufillet |
| Day or evening, Monday and Tuesday, Silver Springs, FL, (352) 236-6047, pattigo@cox.net. |
| Arkansas Hot Springs Village Rug Hookers |
| Second and fourth Fridays of each month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the McAuley Senior Center; 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., Cypress Lake U.M. Church, year round. Contact: Marge Ciminelli, 1146 SE 32 St., Cape Coral, FL 33904, (239) 542-6734.. |
| Delmarva Friendship Rugcrafters, McGown Chapter 106 |
| 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, MD 21798, (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, FL 34292-4524, (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 |
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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, FL 32130, (904) 985–5602. |
| Strawberry Hookers |
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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 |
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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., Thomasville County Public 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 |
| Every Monday, 1830 Crescent Lane, Athens, GA 30607. Contact: Mary Thompson, (706) 353-0069. |
| 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. Howard County Art Center, 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 |
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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. |
| ATHA Colonial Rug Hookersof Northern Virginia |
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Second or third Sunday of each month, Sept.-June, 12-4 p.m., Sully Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20120. Contact: colonialruggers@gmail.com.
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| The Gator Group |
| Third Tuesday of each month, Sept.-April, Indian River Estates, Vero Beach, 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 |
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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.
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| 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, GA 30507, (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, VA 23233, (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, VA 24521, 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. |
| Fiber and Friends Salon |
| 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 |
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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. |
| Piedmont Rug Hookers (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) |
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Third Saturday, Sept.-June, 10-2. Contact: Judy Littlefield, 2020 Hillyridge Ct., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-9666, rlittlefield@nc.rr.com. |
| Forsyth County Rug Hookers |
| 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, TN 37404. 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 |
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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. |
| 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.
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| Two Punch-hooking Workshops with Amy Oxford, May 4-9, 2010 |
| Calgary, AB. Contact: Kim, simplyunique@shaw.ca. |
| Ontario Hooking Craft Guild's 44th Annual Meeting and Rug Display, April 30- May 2, 2010 |
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Lion’s Centre in Cobourg, ON. More than 600 rugs on display. Theme: Hooked on the Waterfront. Display and vendor area is open to non-members on May 2. Contact: Elizabeth Brock, (905) 377-9951, elizabeth.brock@sympatico.ca, www.ohcg.org. |
| Vancouver Guild of Fiber Arts 40th Anniversary Retreat and Workshop, March 29-April 9, 2010 |
| Loon Lake, BC (an hour from downtown Vancouver). April 6-7: two-day workshop on hand-hooked rug design with Michelle Sirois-Silver. Contact: www.vgfa.ca or bigdogrugs@yahoo.ca. |
| Hooked on Fabrics Quilt and Rug Hooking Show, August 14-15, 2010 |
| Kemptville, ON. Featuring the Rideau Valley Boots and Baskets and the Thousand Islanders Hookers, along with the Kemtpville Quilters Guild. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 Cty. Rd. 44. Merchants mall, demos, tea room. Contact: Maggie O'Brien, (613) 258 0773. |
| 8th Annual Hook by the Sea Retreat and Workshops, September 24-26, 2010 |
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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. |
| 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. |
| Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild |
| Every Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept.-May, Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield, QC. Contact: Denise, (514) 695-7177. |
| 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, ON L7S 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 |
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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., Cape Breton 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 |
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Every Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wallace Area Museum on the Sunrise Trail, Wallace, NS. Contact: Sarah C. Ladd, RR 1, Pugwash Junction, NS B0K 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 Adults Center, 140 Durham Street, Sudbury. Contact: Deborah Bloom, (705) 969-2367, mapleleafgirl31@hotmail.com. |
| Seaside Matters |
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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 |
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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, NS B4V 2W2. |
| Vancouver Rug Hookers |
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First Monday of each month, 7-10 p.m. Contact: Michelle Sirois-Silver, 1937 E. 3rd Ave., Vancouver, BC V5N 1H4, (604) 253–4372. |
| The Chatty Hookers |
| Twice a month, Amesbury Park Library, North York, ON. Contact: Barbara D’Arcy, 67 Johnston Ave., Willowdale, ON M2N 1G9 |
| 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, BC V8R 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 |
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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 Oakdene School, 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. |
| Arizona Rug Hooking Workshop with Cynthia Norwood, March 17-20, 2010 |
| “Creating an Antique Look in Hand-Hooked Rugs.” The Quilted Apple, 3043 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016. Contact: Judy Vegso, (602) 956-0904. |
| Narrawilly/Rugcrafters Australia Rug Exhibition, April 17-18, 2010 |
| Miriam Miller's Studio in Milton, New South Wales, Australia. Free admission to exhibition. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Workshops by Gene Shepherd: April 15- Flowers, April 16- Fixing Problems, April 18- Flowers, April 19- Improving Technique, April 20- The 12-Hour Rug. Rugcrafters Australia Guild meeting: April 17, 5 p.m. Contact: Miriam Miller, narrawillyfarm@shoal.net.au. |
| Traditional Rug Hooking Exhibit, May 8, 2010 |
| Hosted by the Camellia City Rug Hookers Guild. Sacramento Friends Meeting Hall, 890 57th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 (across from the 57th Street Antique Mall) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free admission and parking. Traditional rug hooking demos, vendors selling wool, rug patterns, and other rug hooking supplies and publications. Contact: Shelley Lencioni, (916) 765-7165, lakesiderugs@surewest.net, or Kathy Clark, (916) 782-2677, Briarwoodfolkart@surewest.net. |
| 1st Annual Puget Sound Rug Camp, March 14-17, 2010 |
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Federal Way, WA on the beautiful Puget Sound. Featuring: Susan Feller, Katie Rainwater and Jule Marie Smith. Contact: Diane Learmonth, (360) 588-8594, diandart@verizon.net, or Michele Wise, (360) 830-4910, jlgoggard@wavecable.com. |
| McGown Asilomar Rug School, February 14-19, 2010 |
| Pacific Grove, CA. $200 registration fee, plus accommodation fees. Rug School is for McGown members; Non-members: include $25 McGown membership registration. Classes with Capri Boyle Jones and LeAnn Rudolf. Contact: Laura Pierce, (707) 762-2595, lwpierce@comcast.net, www.visitasilomar.com, www.mcgownguild.com. |
| Jane Olson Workshops in Leavenworth, WA, April 18-22 and April 23-27, 2010 |
| FOUR nights of lodging in a charming B&B, FOUR breakfasts, FOUR days of instruction, a tea party luncheon, and best of all—Jane! Two Sunday-Thursday sessions available. Contact: Eda Lee Haas (425) 644-2615, edaleehaas@earthlink.net. |
| Hooker Hill Rug Retreat, July 29-August 2, 2010 |
| Presented by Central California ATHA Guild # 57. Five days and four nights in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Oakhurst, CA. Three teachers, mini-classes, raffle rug, raffle frame, and wool bingo. Registration information: www.hookerhillrugretreat.com. |
| 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, CA 95667, (530) 417-5194, rendonrugs@earthlink.net. |
| The Camellia City Rug Hookers Guild |
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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., EMS Building, 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. Hill Senior Center, 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, OR 97103. |
| 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, Ocean Park Methodist Church, Ocean Park, WA. Contact: Joanne Schuky, (360) 665-5572, lavlady@centurytel.net. |
| Wine Country Rug Hookers |
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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., Grace Lutheran Church, Vancouver, WA, Contact: Gina Conway, (360) 887-4665, teatimeGMC@juno.com. |
| East Bay Guild |
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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, OR 97306, (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 |
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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, Ilwaco Heritage Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Jerre McDaneld, 21707 Pacific Way, Ocean Park, WA 98640, (360) 665-4127. |
| The Oceanside Rug Hookers |
| Second and fourth Fridays of each month, Senior Center, Oceanside, CA. Contact: Alice Taylor, 3929 San Lorenzo Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057, (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 Wednesday of each month, 4:30-8 p.m, at The Yarn Shop, 25 N. Willson Ave., Bozeman, MT, (406) 585-8335. 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. |
| The Wool Basket Hook-ins |
Every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Loveland, CO. Contact: Karen, (970) 203-0999, woolbasket@aol.com. |
| North County Wool Gatherers (ATHA chapter) |
| 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 |
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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. |
| Hub City Rug Hookers |
| Fourth Monday of each month at the Garden and Arts Center, 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. |
| Cream City Hook-in, April 22, 2010 |
WI State Fair Park, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, WI 53214, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors, door prizes, rug show, rug documentation available for a donation to the WI Textile Museum. Reservations required. Contact: Hazel Rooker, hrooker@tds.net. |
| Champagne Luncheon and Hook-In, April 24, 2010 |
| Terre Haute, IN. Sponsored by The Red Saltbox. Join us for a lovely day of fine dining, rug hooking, and a truly unique rug hooking experience. Pre-registration required; attendance is limited. Contact: Wendy Miller, (765) 762-6292 or visit www.theredsaltbox.com. |
| Amish Country Wool Artisans Hook-In, April 24, 2010 |
| Walnut Creek, OH. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration deadline: April 10, 2010. Contact: Laura, laura953@yahoo.com, (330) 674-7198, or Melanie, kmoswald1@verizon.net, (330) 893-2554. |
| 4th Winter Woolen Workshop, February 27-28, 2010 |
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Presented by The Howard County Historical Society & Beth's Main Street Folkart in The Siberling Mansion & The Elliott House, 1200 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901. Two-day admission: $10. Enjoy our all-day demonstrations and classes in Traditional Rug Hooking, Oxford Punch, Wool Applique, Needle Felting, Tatting, Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Punch Needle Embroidery, Embroidered Early Samplers, Colonial Painting, Hand Quilting or bring something from home to work on. Visit our 35 vendors. Contact: Beth Notaro, (765) 236-1000, Bethsmnstfolkart@aol.com, www.picturetrail.com/bethsmainstreetfolkart. |
| Woolfest, Fiber & Art Festival, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, June 26-27, 2010 |
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Kirtland, OH (Lake County). Fiber and rug hooking vendors, workshops, demos, exhibits of hooked rugs and fiber arts, sheep shearing, herding and other animal displays. Contact: Cindy Bernardo, (800) 366-3276, cbernardo@lakemetroparks.com. |
| Pony Express Rug Hooking Workshop, July 11-16, 2010 |
| At the Lee Dam Art Center, Marysville, KS. Teacher: Jane Olsen, Inglewood,CA, Contact: Elizabeth Doll, 306 N. 17th St., Marysville, KS 66508, (785) 562-5182, ksdoll1@excite.com. |
| 7th Annual Fiber Arts Fair, May 15, 2010 |
| Washington, IN. Sponsored by the Hoosier Hills Rug Hooking Guild. Held at the Conservation Club (new location), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Demonstrations on rug hooking, spinning, weaving. Workshops on rug hooking and dyeing. Vendors, rug show, handcrafted items, live fiber animals and more. Contact: Colleen Schmidt, (812) 897-8161, cschmidt01297@adelphia.net. |
| 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, Shake Rag Alley Center for Arts and Crafts, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 53565, (608) 987-3292, karla@shakeragalley.com, or www.shakeragalley.com. |
| Rug Show hosted by The Naomi Miller St. Louis Guild, April 2-29, 2010 |
| At the Green Center, 8025 Blackberry Ave., University City, MO. Free admission. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Opening reception: April 2, 6-8 p.m. Rugs, purses, pillows, and more will be on display, rug raffle with proceeds going to various organizations, a children’s program (date TBA), and more. Contact: Pat, Guild President, (618) 466-1498, or Jean, Vice President, (636) 343-4865, www.thegreencenter.org. |
| 10th Annual Manistee Rug School, June 21-25, 2010 |
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Manistee, MI. Teachers: Gail Dufresne, Andrea Rheinlander, Tish Murphy, Kris Miller and Judy Colley. Contact: Alaina Trout, P.O. Box 376, Onekama, MI 49675, ibfishwich@gmail.com, Joanne Lindstrom, lindy2820@gmail.com (231) 779-2901, or Karen Rorick, 802 Forest Ave., Frankfort, MI 49635, (231) 352-0262. |
| Decorah Rug School, June 6-11, 2010 |
| Join us as we celebrate our 40th year! Luther College campus in Decorah, IA. Contact: Ann Duder, 501 Meadow View Dr., Decorah, IA 52101, (563) 382-5728, annduder@msn.com. |
| 9th Annual Northern Lights Primitive Rug Hooking School, July 27-30, 2010 |
| Crosslake MN. Instructors include Sally Kallin, Jan Mostrom and Kathy Mullvain. Contact: Gail Smith, tanglewood@crosslake.net or (218) 831-6986. |
| ATHA Buffalo Trace Rug Hookers |
| 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, KS 66427, (913) 292-4492. |
| By Hook or Crook |
| Second Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chesterton Art Gallery, 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 |
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First Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m., Holt, MI. Contact: Pam Henrys, 2040 N. Aurelius Rd., Holt, MI 48842, (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, IL 62249. Contact: Susan Pollard, 1320 8th St., Highland, IL 62249, (618) 654-6273. |
| The Lake Nokomis Rug Hookers |
| Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Lake Nokomis Community Center, Minneapolis, MN. Contact: Kathy Morton, 9860 Crestwood Terrace, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, (612) 934–0966. |
| Ladies of the Wool |
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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. |
| 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, KS 66503 (785) 539-8949, or Deb McGlashon, 2905 Dickens, Manhattan, KS 66502 (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, IN 46176, (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, Christ Lutheran Church, 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 Mill Race Village, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: Gail Tuller, (248) 348-8144. |
| ATHA Miami Valley Chapter |
| Dayton, OH area: third 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.com and 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., Rockerville Community Center. Contact: Dolores Mattson, Keystone, SD, (605) 666-4316. |
| Fox Cottage Hookers |
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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 Heartland Community College, Workforce Development Bldg., Rm. 1401. Contact: Jean Ann Dargatz, (309) 452-8528 or Kay Kjeldgaard, (309) 663-5497. |
| Hopkins Rug Artists |
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Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hopkins Activity Center, 33 N. 14th Ave., Hopkins, MN 55343. 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 |
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Meets at the Washington Township Senior Center, 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 |
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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, Lutheran Church of the Cross, 4401 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN. Contact: Dana Davis, (765) 358-3911, or Arline Johnstone, (765) 759-3872. |
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