Welcome To the ATHA Region 11 NW Rug Hookers Calendar page

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.

The art of Salmon and Oyster cannery labels from the Collection of Matt Winters.  The Ocean Park Rug Club has hooked a number of these and they are on display with the cannery artwork.  The mats have been donated to the museum to be auctioned as a museum fundraiser, so see them while you can!  Show is at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA.  115 SE Lake Street, open Wednesday thru Saturday, 10am-4pm each day.  There is no museum admission fee, and the Ocean Park Rug Club hooks there every Friday, 10am-2pm, in their regular room near the kitchen.  All hookers or visitors are welcome to join them!  Newbies included!

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!

Three day traditional Rug Hooking class, students will explore how to confidently interpret and hook water in a glass jar using wool fabric.  Class will be taught by Valerie Begeman in Bowmont, Idaho.  Registration Fee $295, Final payment due by April 15, 2026.

The official Start date is always the day after Labor Day, but you are welcome to come early and stay late.  For best results, book your camp reservation exactly 6 months before your arrival date.  If camping is not your thing, stay in Silverton, OR (just 10 miles away), and come for the day(s).  Coming for a single day is also an option.  Bring a potluck dish if coming on Wednesday.  Spouses, friends, and hooker wanna-be's are always welcome

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.

Save the Date! We will be returning to the Barberton Grange, 9400 NE 72nd Ave!   This year's Skill Builders class will be on finishing Techniques, taught by Suzi Jones, and is free with your registration.  Please register ASAP so we have an accurate headcount.

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! There will be a One-day workshop for beginner rug hookers, sponsored by our chapter.  Watch their website for workshop postings.

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.

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

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.

On the first Sunday of each month, 12-3pm, 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.

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

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

The Mid Coast Rug Hookers meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at the Newport Library, 1:00pm to 4:00pm.  The Newport Library is located at 35 Nye St.