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BECOME A STUDENT

THIS EVENT IS PAST. Check this 2026 Rug Hooking Week Preview webpage for details about this upcoming event.

As artists ourselves, we at Sauder Village know there’s always more to learn. Expand your knowledge by exploring a new style, learning a different approach, or furthering your expertise in your favorite technique—all led by nationally renowned instructors. Click links below to view all available workshops, gallery talks, and retreats.

Cancellations: Need to cancel a class? Please call us at 419-446-2541 or email rughooking@saudervillage.org to advise us of a cancellation. View Sauder Village’s cancellation and refund policy here.

Questions? Our most common questions are answered on our FAQ page. Alternatively, you may give us a call at 419-446-2541.

REGISTRATION

Ready to become a student at Rug Hooking Week 2025? Find a variety of classes that will spark your creativity comprised of Retreats, Workshops and Gallery Talks.  DON'T MISS OUT on this year’s lineup of unique offerings from embroidery with Guatemalan artisans to a punch needle and proddy workshop or a guided artist residency class to an online gallery talk about Celebrations 29.
Registration for classes will close on July 28 at noon.
Registration for lunch buffets is closed.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

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REGISTER FOR:

RETREATS         WORKSHOPS


RETREATS
Your $450 retreat fee includes the following perks:
     - Admission to an exclusive Opening Night Reception on Monday, August 11th, from 6pm - 8pm at Sauder Village's unique 1920s Theatre and Speakeasy
     - One free drink ticket that can be exchanged at the Opening Night Reception
     - Advance admission to the rug exhibit (including vendors!) in Founder's Hall on Tuesday, August 12th, from 6pm - 8pm
     - Exciting door prizes throughout the week
     - Exclusive week-of offer from our business partner, Rug Hooking Magazine




CLASSES

Various Times During Rug Hooking Week

Guided Artist Residency 1.5 Day Workshop Susan Feller

 

Tuesday, August 12 & Wednesday August 13

Multicolores - Rug Hooking 2 Day Workshop, Judith Hotchkiss, Rebecca Martin, Kim Scanlan 

Wednesday, August 13

Monarch and Milkweed 1 Day Workshop, Janine Broscious 

Free Form Quilling Snowflake 
1 Day Workshop, Annette Shaffer

NEW:  Online Gallery Talk - Celebration 35 
Gallery Talk Susan Feller

Gallery Talk - Multicolores Gallery Talk Judith Hotchkiss, Rebecca Martin, Kim Scanlan

Dive into the Dyepots with Lisanne Evening Workshop Lisanne Miller

Wednesday August 13 & Thursday August 14 

Halloween 2 Day Workshop, Sibyl Osicka

Thursday August 14

Gallery Talk - William Morris and His Wallpapers Gallery Talk, Lisanne Miller

Let's Explore Rug Hooking 1 Day Workshop, Rebecca Landin

Three Little Kittens 1 Day Workshop Susan Clarke

Gallery Talk - Loops Pulled on the Journey Gallery Talk Janine Broscious

Thursday August 14 & Friday, August 15

Multicolores - Embroidery 2 Day Workshop, Rebecca Martin, Kim Scanlan, Judith Hotchkiss

Friday, August 15

Gallery Talk - The Haunted Rug Gallery Talk Deana David

Pleating, Couching, Standing Wool - Oh My! 1 Day Workshop Ali Strebel

Finishing 101  Evening Workshop Sibyl Osicka

Let's Plan On It  Evening Workshop Mary McGrath

Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16

In the Pumpkin Patch with Lisanne 2 Day Workshop Lisanne Miller

Saturday, August 16

Gallery Talk - Celebration 35 Gallery Talk Susan Feller

Hand Torn, Primitive Rugs 1 Day Workshop Theresa Rapstine

Weaving With Wool 1 Day Workshop Georgia Adams

My Mother's Sayings 1 Day Workshop Susan Clarke

Woolie Flower Bouquet 
1 Day Workshop Annette Shaffer

Hooking Mini Rugs 1 Day Workshop Molly Colegrove

Proddy and Punch Needle Flower Pot 1 Day Workshop Rebecca Martin 


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