Welcome To the ATHA Region 11 NW Rug Hookers Calendar page

Members who are hosting events and would like to see their event posted, should send information to northwestrughookers@gmail.com

In addition to special calendar events, throughout our chapter area, there are hooking groups that are getting together on a weekly or monthly basis. To see this list, scroll down to the bottom of the calendar. If they are meeting in a public place, we will list them here. In all cases, visitors or hooker newbies or wanna-be's are welcome. This list does not include the groups that are meeting in private homes. For other groups that may be meeting elsewhere, please send us an email, and we will get you connected.

Winter 2026

Winter Rieter Retreat, Gold Bar, WA, Jan 25-30, 2026

This open hooking event is organized each winter by Michele Wise at Camp Huston in Gold Bar, WA. This camp is next to Wallace Falls State Park, with great scenery and wonderful food. Contact Michele if you are interested in attending. (michele@wooletc.com)

Camp Huston Info

Battleground Wintertime First Friday Hooking! - Jan 2nd, Feb 6th, and Mar 6th

Come join the Vancouver area rug hookers on the first Friday of each month (Jan, Feb, and Mar) at the Kiwanis Park Building, 422 SW 2nd Ave, Battleground, WA. 10am - 3pm. Coffee, Tea, and water provided. Please bring your own lunch. Suggested cost for the day is $5. No registration required. If inclement weather occurs, contact Pat at 802-353-2899.

Crippen Creek Dye Class, Feb 5-8th, 2026

Dye class with Heidi Grevstad of Birch Bay Rug Hooking. Join her for a small group workshop on learning the ins and outs of dyeing your own wool. Class will be at Crippen Creek Farm and teach all the basics of kettle dyeing, spot dyeing, dip dyeing, creating swatches and more! Class includes 2 full days of instruction, 3 nights lodging, and meals. $495

Class Details

Spring 2026

Puget Sound Rug School, Federal Way, WA - Mar 19-26, 2026

The event is held at the Dumas Bay Center, in Federal Way, WA. Teachers this year will be Janet Conners, Charlie Dalton, and Donna Hrkman. There are no openings for Donna Hrkman, but there is a waiting list.

Camp Website

Oregon Rug Retreat, Lincoln City, OR, Apr 26-30, 2026

Now with a new name, and new location! Camp organizers, Jenifer and Lesa, have moved the event from Aldersgate to the Chinook Winds Casino Resort Convention Center in Lincoln City, OR. Teachers this year will be Katie Allman, Sharon Saknit, and Suzan Farrens. The camp store will be organized by Heidi Grevstadt of Birch Bay Rug Hooking. Even though camp officially finishes on April 30, plan your stay to depart on Friday morning, so that you can join the Thursday evening hooking!

Camp Website

Fall 2026

ATHA National Convention, Salt Lake City, Sep 9-12 2026

There are very few occasions that the ATHA National Convention has been in the west, and this is one of those times! Watch your magazine for details.

NWRH Annual Meeting and Hook-in, Vancouver, WA Sep 25-26, 2026

Save the Date! We will be returning to the Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Ave!

Oregon Flock and Fiber, Albany, OR, Oct 17-18, 2026

One of our best and favorite demo opportunities! We hope you can come, the more the merrier! We always have a great time, and it's a great venue, so we need to do it again!

OFF Website

Regular Get-Togethers

Salem, OR, Every Tuesday

The Salem Heritage Hookers group meets at the Broadway Coffee house, 1300 Broadway St, NE #100 (503-990-8319) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. They actually meet on the 2nd floor in the Multnomah Room. There are maps to locate the room, and the elevators are located behind the main room. There is no fee to use the room, but the business would like you to buy a drink or something.

Ilwaco, WA, Every Friday

The Columbia River Rug Hookers group gathers from 10am-2pm at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA (115 SE Lake St.) If you want to call ahead and check if they are meeting that day, call 360-642-3446

Tillamook OR, Every Friday

On most Fridays, the Ocean Breeze RugKrafters hooking group gathers from 10am-2pm at the Latimer Quilt & Textile Center in Tillamook Oregon. If you want to call ahead and check if they are meeting that day, call 503-842-8622.

Portland, OR, First Sunday

On the first Sunday of each month, 1-4pm, the Portland area Rug Hookers get together at Pioneer Quilts in Portland, OR. Whether you are a new or experienced rug hooker, all are welcome. This is the only brick and mortar shop in the Portland area that also offers hand-dyed wool for rug hooking. Pioneer Quilts is located in the historic Broetje house at 3101 SE Courtney Rd.

Snohomish, WA, Third Wednesday

The Snohomish Wooley Chicks group usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Snohomish Library, from 12:30-3:30pm (times may vary, call the library for confirmation). The library is located at 311 Maple Ave. 360-568-2898

Woodinville, WA, Second Thursday

The Woodinville group usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Woodinville Library, from 12:00-4:00pm (times may vary, call the library for confirmation). The library is located at 17105 Avondale Rd NE, 425-788-0733

Waldport, OR, Fourth Thursday

The Waldport group (Also known as the Ocean Breeze Rug Crafters South), meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at the Waldport Community Center, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The community center is located at 265 E. Hemlock (Hwy 34)

Northwest Rug Hookers Chapter 77 ATHA Region 11