Here are some upcoming events and information from outside Mayflower of interest to rug hookers.
If you know of anything else coming up that should be added, please email Ildi at for publication in our next newsletter and on the website
As Mayflower members, we are fortunate to belong to ATHA Region I and the rich variety of resources and activities it provides access to across New England. Some of these include the week-long Region I South and North rug hooking workshops held each year in April and October and the Region I Hook-In that takes place in April.
Links to the newsletter that the pertinent information is found and added for each event is added. Scroll to the last few pages of the newsletter.
Upcoming events
First-ever Plymouth Colony Rug Hookers Rug School, Feb 26-28, 2026 Plymouth, MA
Teachers: Lucille Festa, Sarah Guiliani, Maureen Rugar, and Diane Stoffel.
For more information, contact: Joanne Levine 58 Franklin Terrace Duxbury,
MA 02332 774-454-6508; email.
White Mountain Woolen Magic annual Hook-In, Manchester, NH March 14,2026
See January newsletter for more information and Registration
ATHA Region 1 Rug School South, Sturbridge, MA April 7-10,
2026
Teachers: Laura Kenyon, Kathleen Herbert, Maureen Rugar and Caroline Twigg. The registration form is contained in the ATHA email sent on June 24 from ATHA/Sarah Guiliani and included in the January newsletter as well.
ATHA Region 1 Hook-in, Bedford, MA April 11, 2026
See registration information in the January newsletter.
Cranberry Chapter Biennial Rug Show, Harwich, MA May 2, 2026
The flyer with information is in the February newsletter .
Quiet Corner Hook-in Woodstock CT Saturday, June 13, 2026
The registration form is in the January Newsletter and provides more detailed information as well.
WindJammer Cruise out of Rockland, ME, Sept 20-24, 2026
Jane Darrah can share her experiences if you are considering this adventure. For information about the offering, you can look at https://207creatives.com/ This year’s teacher is Haley Perry of Loop by Loop.
ATHA Region 1 School North Freeport, ME Oct 26-29,2026
This is a new location for our annual rug hooking school! Teachers are Lisanne Miller, Vivily Powers, Maureen Sugar and Janet Connor. The registration form is contained in the ATHA email sent on January 25 from ATHA Region 1 and included in February newsletter
Downeast Hook-in, Hermon (near Bangor), ME Oct 31-Nov 1,
2026
The hook-in this year will be held Sat-Sun on these dates. There are some
additional classes offered on October 30. February Newsletter
Uncommon Rug Hooking Retreat, Plymouth, NH Nov 2-4, 2026
This retreat is not affiliated with ATHA, and a fun time for all. Teachers are Brenda Anderson, Cyndy Duade, Emily Williams and JYl Blauvelt Robbins and Joanne Page. For more information please go to The Woolen Pear, and run by Pam Bartlett. For more info click here.
Information from outside Mayflower
TIGHR: The International Guild of Hand Hooking Rug Makers
A network platform to connect rug hookers, leading up to a triennial conference in 2027. The online benefits include when you join as a member are articles, classes, patterns discussions, workshops. Click here to go to website for more information
Virtual Rug Show
The Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild (GMRHG) has completed the development of their virtual rug hooking show. Most of the rugs were exhibited at the GMRHG show in November, 2022, but there are some additions. Enjoy!
Copyright information
Susan Feller of Artwools Studio has given her permission to reproduce her fine article about copyrights here.