Workshops & Gallery Talks 2023

Rug Hooking Week Workshops, taught by outstanding teachers from across the country & around the globe, are held in the beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn, Museum, and Founder’s Hall. During Rug Hooking Week, you will be inspired by the extensive exhibit, expand your knowledge & skills in diverse classes, shop for supplies & merchandise from creative vendors, meet up with new & old friends, and simply relax & have fun here in rural northwest Ohio. The Sauder Village campus makes it a short walk from workshops to Rug Hooking Week activities, Barn Restaurant & Doughbox Bakery, & many other Sauder Village shops and activities. These are just a few reasons why so many rug hookers and fiber artists come back year after year, from all over the country and internationally too, to participate in Rug Hooking Week!

This year’s Workshops and Teachers are listed below, click on the links for more details.
Workshops fill quickly, so register early!

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

Registration of one or more - full day Workshops include:

• Complimentary Admission  You will receive one complimentary admission for each pre-registered (full) class day, which can be used on the day(s) of your choice to go into the exhibit, shop at the vendors, and tour the historic Sauder Village. If you submit a piece for the main exhibit, no additional admission passes will be issued. *See Exhibit Your Work
• Show & Tell on Thursday afternoon is a time to share your retreat project with the public.
• Pop-Up Events on Friday night.

Additional options:

• Stay on-site You are responsible for making your own lodging reservations at the Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground. You must provide a Booking ID # and Confirmation #, included in your workshop confirmation email. These numbers give you priority to make a reservation from a block of rooms and campsites held for confirmed students, available on a first-come basis. Click here for amenities and features about our... 
  Sauder Heritage Inn
  Sauder Village Campground
  
  
• Lunch Buffets Pre-register and join other students and instructors under the "great oak tree" in the Heritage Inn – Atrium. Follow these links to register for the Buffet Luncheon. This link has been disenaged because online registration is closed.
  
  

• Exhibit Your Work Pre-register and submit your work in the Main Exhibit to receive one complimentary admissions pass valid Wednesday – Saturday. The pass allows you admission to the exhibit, vendors and historic Sauder Village. Pick-up your admission pass when you check-in your rugs or at Founder’s Hall Admission Desk.
  
  
• Sauder Village Membership Consider becoming a Sauder Village Member, which provides unlimited admission during Rug Hooking Week and all season, offers discounts on Rug Hooking Week classes, and helps to support the Sauder Village mission and programs.

NOTE TO STUDENTS:

• Skill Level  A “minimum” of basic rug hooking (or relevant) skills and knowledge is required to register for most workshops, some require additional skills. If you have never hooked or don’t have basic skills, we suggest our (Thursday) Basic Rug Hooking for Beginners Workshop or any of the Workshops which don’t require prior experience. Note the “Level” in each class description.
  
  
• Registration Confirmation  A confirmation email will be sent to you after receipt of your registration and class fees. Included in the email will be your confirmation number that gives you priority in securing a room at the Sauder Heritage Inn. Please save this email for further reference.
  
  
• Contact from Teachers – Only designated Workshop teachers will contact registered students by March 1^st (and any students who register after that date) regarding class projects and details. Otherwise, all necessary info is in each class description. Note the “Teacher will contact students prior to class – Yes or No” in each class description.
  
  
• Class Locations – in 3 buildings:  
  
  • 1) Sauder Heritage Inn
    1^st Floor-Homestead Room A&B, Lower Level-Gathering Room A&B, Board Room & Heritage Room
  • 2) Founder’s Hall (location of exhibit & vendors)
    Stage Right, Stage Left, Center Stage, or Kitchen --- Please note the Stage classrooms have a small set of stairs & are not handicap accessible.
  • 3) Museum Classroom (enter through Founder’s Hall)
    
    
    
• Supplies & Supply Fees – In our Workshops, we list the workshop supply or kit fee and an itemized list of what it includes. If required, these fees are in addition to the class fee and are payable to the teacher during class.  Students should bring supplies that are listed in each workshop description.
  
  
• Schedule – follow this link for a full schedule of retreats and all Rug Hooking Week activities. This link will be enabled soon.
  
  
• Advanced Preparation – In some cases, a teacher may require you to do something in advance, prior to the start of the workshop. If advanced preparation is required, it will be listed with that workshop, along with the action required. (For example, this could be hooking, taking photos, or other actions.) If you have questions, you may discuss it with the teacher when she contacts you. Please complete this Advanced Preparation prior to arriving, as it will directly affect your workshop experience. 
  
  
• Cancellation Policy – Student retreat and workshop registrations are NOT TRANSFERABLE. ALL cancellations and registrations must be administered by Sauder Village. Cancellations prior to June 30, 2023 will receive a refund of fees paid minus a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be given after June 30, 2023. Canceling students are responsible for any/all project costs they incurred with their instructor. If classes do not meet a minimum number of students by July 31, 2023, Sauder Village may be forced to cancel the class and registration fees will be refunded. 
  
  
• Questions/Cancellations:  Call 800-590-9755 or email rughooking@saudervillage.org.