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Questions and Cancellations concerning 2023 Rug Hooking Week

We look forward to your visit to Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Call 800.590.9755 or email rughooking@saudervillage.org

Is this your 1st time at Rug Hooking Week?

We are the largest annual rug hooking event in North America. Each year, thousands of artists and visitors gather in northwest Ohio to view our gallery style Exhibit, 

  • Features 500 - 800 pieces - plus more than 250 pieces displayed by our vendors.
  • Take classes (over 30 offered….Retreats – 3 to 4 days & Workshops from Evening to 2 day).
  • Classes are taught by outstanding teachers from around the country in a wide variety of topics, techniques, and skill levels.
  • Shop our fabulous Vendors, their booths are packed with new & creative supplies & merchandise.
  • We offer awards, classes, exhibits & vendors in other textile art mediums, such as: braiding, proddy, punch needle, quilling/standing wool, wool applique, etc.

Contact: Kathy Wright 513-757-4144 or WrightTraditions@aol.com with

  • Questions about the best days to attend, classes, exhibits, vendors, or activities?
  • Does your group have a project, challenge, or collection of rugs that you would like to submit to the exhibit?
  • Would your group like to send a representative(s)
  • Want event flyers to distribute to your group or customers?

Once you arrive at Rug Hooking Week at Sauder Village, everything is within walking distance: Exhibit, Vendors, Classes, Restaurants, Shops & Lodging. Historic Village & Craftsman are not to be missed! Be sure to visit the new 1920s Main Street too!

For directions and transportation to Sauder Village follow this link: Directions and Transportation

Networking

Join us & network with thousands of fellow artists from around the globe, in the scenic setting of a Sauder Village.

Questions

For Teaching, Vending, Book Signings & Exhibits -
contact Kathy Wright at WrightTraditions@aol.com or 513-757-4144.
For Retreat & Workshop information & availability -
contact Deb Ridgway at Deb.Ridgway@saudervillage.org or 800-590-9755, ext 3076.

Vendors

Returning Vendors – We’ll be bringing back some of your favorite vendors, you can count on it!

New Vendors – Each year we invite a group of new vendors, to surprise & delight you!

Vendors are carefully selected from across North America. They offer a wide variety of rug hooking and textile art supplies, equipment, and other creative goodies. Plan to shop & stock up!

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 are 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 all fees will be refunded. 


Sauder Village is honored to host this exciting annual rug hooking event, and appreciates your support and participation to ensure the continuation and celebration of this traditional art form. Follow this link to explore more about Historic Sauder Village.

For 45 years, Sauder Village has offered guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity, and fun. Our living history museum preserves the stories of the past and features artisans of traditional American crafts, making Sauder Village an ideal venue for a week of rug hooking activity. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Sauder Village relies on support from admissions, retail sales, and donations to sustain the mission, as well as the attendance and involvement of our members and volunteers.