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.
I have been trying something new to hopefully make it easier to print out information and forms for each event.. I’ve listed the links just below the event description. Of course there will be information in newsletters.
Upcoming events:
Country Inn Rug School
Two sessions of available classes, Session 1: Sept 13 -18 2026. Session 2: Sept. 20-25 2026. Located at the Woodbound Inn , on 247 Woodbound Road , Rindge, NH 03461. For more information Click here
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.
Halloween Howl 2026 Ribbon Candy Hooking
Annual hook -in by Deane Davis. Friday October 16 th from 10-5 pm. In Stockbridge, ma at the Berkshire Waldorf School. For more information about tickets and more . Please click here
ATHA Region 1 School North ( New venue)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 .
- Teacher information :Click here
- More teacher information and Registration Information: click here
- Form : Click here
Downeast Hook-in, Hermon (near Bangor), ME Oct 31-Nov 1,
2026
Held at the Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Lane Hermon, ME. Times: saturday 9-4. Sunday 9-3
- Oct 30 classes only form click here
- Oct 31- Nov1. Hook in only info: click here
- Halloween mat challenge info: click here
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.
Plymouth Colony Rug School 2027
Plymouth Colony Rug School 2027
February 25 – 27, 2027 for more information Click here
Located at Hotel 1620 on 180 Water Street Plymouth, MA.
Teaching Staff: Lucille Festa, Sarah Guiliani, Maureen Rugar, Kathy Spellacy, and Diane Stoffel!
ATHA Region 1 school south
March 30-April 2 2027 Located in Sturbridge,Ma 10566 at the Publick House Historic Inn. Teachers will be Dawn Hebert ,Kathleen Hebert, Maureen Rugar, Loretta Scena.
- Registration Form: Click here
- Registration Information: Click here
- Teacher information page 1: Click here
- Teacher Information page 2: Click here
- Class Schedule: 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.