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We are in the historic textile Mill at Shady Lea, Studio 107, 215 Shady Lea Road, North Kingstown, RI.  We're open from 10 til 2 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  If you are travelling and these days don't work out, please call ahead.  We are likely in the studio and can meet you!!


Sebago Lake Rug Hooking School 2025

Laura Kenyon will again be teaching at the Sebago Lake School in 2025. The dates are May 18-23. The classes are held at St Joseph College in Standish, Maine.  The other teachers this year are Betty McClentic, Lisa Chaloner, Diane Stoffel, Kathy Spellacy, and Sarah Guiliani For details and a list of all the teachers, contact the school director, Beverley Mulcahy at beverley.mulcahy@gmail.com or Laura directly at Laura@rughookseaside.com

Hunterdon County Guild Summer Camp 2025

 July 28 to August 1, 2025 at JP Case Middle School, Flemington, NJ

Laura Kenyon, Emily Williams, Janet Williams, and Sarah Guiliani are this year's teachers.  Laura's class is open to all rug hooking styles and levels of expertise

  • Rug camp is limited to members only.
  • Anyone can become a member. Membership fee is $25
  • Visit the guild's website for details and the membership application https://hcrag.org/summer-camp-2025

ATHA Region 1 Rug School South

April 2026 (dates to be announced)

 The Publick House, Sturbridge, MA 

Laura Kenyon will be teaching at next year's ATHA Region 1 Rug School.  She will teach an open class allowing you to chose your own project and style.  She will guide you to achieve what you have in mind. Contact Laura at Laura@rughookseaside.com for details or a registration form.

 

 Studio Events  

We set aside the Second Saturday of each month for open hooking in the studio. We have sooo much fun. Just bring your stuff, settle in, and enjoy other fun folks.  Come for an hour, or two, or four!  

 

Rug Hooking Classes

We have several classes scheduled. Details are on the Instruction - Studio Workshops page.


Shady Lea Mill Summer Open Studios Event

The whole mill will be abuzz this June 7 and 8.  Visit as many as 40 artists and artisans in their studios to discuss (and buy?) their work.