Workshops & Gallery Talks 2024

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 (RHW) activities, historic Sauder Village & Artisans, Founder’s Hall Exhibits and Vendors, Barn Restaurant & Doughbox Bakery, and the many other Sauder Village shops and activities. These are just a few reasons why RHW is the largest annual rug hooking event in North America! Fiber artists come back year after year, from all over the country, Canada and internationally too. Come to RHW to Network, Create & be Inspired!!

This year’s Workshops and Teachers are listed below, click on the links for more details.
Workshops info goes online in early November. Workshops fill quickly, so register early!
Registration began online November 15, 2023 at 10 a.m. (Eastern)
Follow this link to Workshop and Gallery Talk Registration.

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 (Evening classes & Gallery Talks do not qualify for complimentary admission.)
  
  
• Show & Tell… on Thursday afternoon is a time to share your retreat project with the public.
  
  
• Hook-In & Pop-Up Events… on Friday night 6:00 – 10:00pm, Heritage Inn – Atrium.

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 Group Reservation ID # (formerly called 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 this link to register for the LUNCH BUFFETS
  
  

• 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. 
  Please note: If you register for full day workshops, you will not be issued additional complimentary passes, the one pass is all that is needed.
  
  
• Sauder Village Membership Consider becoming a Sauder Village Member, Membership provides unlimited admission during RHW as well as the full season for the historic Village, discounts on classes, including those offered during Rug Hooking Week, 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 future 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 they contact 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 28, 2024 will receive a refund of fees paid minus a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be given after June 28, 2024. 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 23, 2024, 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.