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Sauder Village
22611 St. Rt. 2
Archbold, Ohio 43502
In Northwest Ohio
1-800-590-9755
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Rates. Dates & Hours
Our Mission:
As a destination of choice, Sauder Village offers guests experiences rich in history, hospitality, creativity & fun.
Sauder Village 16th Annual Rug Hooking Week
2012
Exhibit & Vendors: Wednesday - Saturday, August 15 - 18, 2012
Retreats (4 Day): Tuesday – Friday, August 14 – 17, 2012
Retreat (3 Day): Tuesday – Thursday, August 14 – 16, 2012
Workshops: (1/2-Day, 1-Day & 2-Day): Wednesday - Saturday, August 15 - 18, 2012
Friday Night Hook-In News….We’re adding a Round Table discussion to the Friday Night Hook-In. The topic will be the “Celebration Competition & Award Winning Rugs.” It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics with Editor Debra Smith, Celebration judges, and finalists.
Dear Fellow Rug Hookers,
We have another amazing and inspiring Rug Hooking Week planned for you. Here are just a few updates and tidbits to tell you about; we will add more to our Facebook page throughout the year.
Exhibit News…After building a dozen more exhibit panels this year, we were able to increase the number of Featured and Special Exhibits, so be sure to see all the details on the exhibit page.
Class News… We now offer six three and four day retreats to choose from and many more half, full, or two day workshops taught by over two dozen remarkable teachers.
Book News…. There are lots of new rug hooking books coming out. Authors such as Polly Minick, Laurie Simpson, April DeConick, Susan Feller, and more will be joining us for book signings, as teachers, and as vendors.
Vendor News… In addition to our wonderful selection of returning vendors, Polly Minick, Laurie Simpson and Leonard Feenan will be vending this year.
Please join us for the 16th Annual Rug Hooking Week at Sauder Village! Whether you come to see the exhibit of 350-600 rugs, shop at over a dozen vendor booths, attend one of the many classes or visit the historic village, and whether you visit for a couple of days or the entire week, come enjoy the fun, friendship, relaxation, education, inspiration and memories! See you in August!
Kathy Wright, Director of Rug Hooking Week(If your group is interested in attending, if you have an inspiring idea or exhibit suggestion, or if you are interested in teaching or vending, contact me at wrighttraditions@aol.com or 859-745-5740).
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. For over 35 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.
Rug Hooking Week at Sauder Village includes... Retreat
Tuesday – Friday, August 14 – 17, 2012Check-in on Monday afternoon, enjoy a meal with other students and instructors Monday evening, and prepare to spend three or four full days of concentrated rug hooking study with a select teacher in a beautiful venue. Instructors are assigned on a first-come basis, so register early.
Retreat Students are invited to attend the Tuesday Night Private Preview of the Exhibit & Vendors.
Click here for details about the Retreat and to Register.
Workshops Wednesday, August 15 – Saturday, August 18,
Click here to view a variety of great classes... there is something for everyone!
Exhibit
Open to the Public from...
Wednesday, August 15 – Saturday, August 18, 2012An exceptional display of hooked pieces. Click here to pre-register your rugs for display in the show.
Featured Exhibits...Barbara Carroll, Karl & Mary Jo Gimber, and Esther & Judith Knipe will be featured in this exhibit paying tribute to these outstanding rug hookers. Click here to learn more...
Special Exhibits... Includes Rug Hooking Magazine’s “Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XXII.” This is your only opportunity to see an exhibit of the year’s best rugs, exclusively at Sauder Village. Other special exhibits include “Eye See You II,” by Judy Carter and Leonard Feenan, “Zodiac Collection” by twelve internationally-recognized artists, as well as works by our “Retreat Teachers”. Click here for more...
Main Exhibit... Everyone is invited to submit rugs in the Main Exhibit. Pre-registered pieces are exhibited in one of seven categories, including the 2012 Challenge "Olympic Grandeur” Click here for category details and Challenge information.
Categories... Pre-registered pieces are exhibited in one of seven categories, including the 2012 Challenge "Olympic Grandeur". Everyone is welcome to participate, but register your rug early, as exhibit space is limited. Click here for category details and Challenge information.
Submitting your rugs for the Exhibit... You are invited to submit a hooked piece for the show... click here for all the details, entry specifications and pre-registration form.
Admission Tickets... Plan to bring a friend or a whole bus group... click here for admission rate information into the Rug Exhibit, Vendors and Historic Village.
*Pre-registered Exhibitors will receive a complimentary pass to the
Wednesday – Saturday Exhibit as a “Thank You!”
for submitting their work to the exhibit.
(Pick-up your admission pass at Founder’s Hall)
Vendors Your admission ticket into the exhibit includes the opportunity to shop from quality rug hooking suppliers! Click here for vendor information.
Volunteering Lots of helpers make this a great event. Click here for ways to be involved.
Lodging Whether you spend all week or just a day or two, make plans to stay in the beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground. Confirmed Retreat and Workshop participants are given priority lodging from a block of rooms and campsites. Instructions for making a reservation from this block will be forwarded with class confirmations.
Click here for amenities and features about our...
Sauder Heritage Inn...
Sauder Village Campground...Should the Inn or Campground be full when you call to make a reservation,
we will be happy to help you find lodging in the area.
Groups Want some help organizing your group’s visit to Rug Hooking Week at Sauder Village? Contact Kathy Wright, Director of Rug Hooking Week to help you plan a great trip.
Call: 859-745-5740 or email: wrighttraditions@aol.com.If you already have a group of 20 or more coming to Rug Hooking Week and want to inquire about group rates, contact our Group Sales staff at 419.446.2541 or 800.590.9755, ext. 3104. Or email at GroupSales@SauderVillage.org.
Schedule Overview Click here for the calendar outline summarizing Rug Hooking Week activities.
Mailing List Click here to sign up to receive email notifications about Rug Hooking Week.
Questions Call or email Dawn Hauter at 800.590.9755 ext. 3076 or dawn.hauter@saudervillage.org.
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