Hook-ins, Classes, pop-up sales
& Retreats
Hook-Ins
2026 Community Hook-in’s Vernon River, PEI
The Community Hook-Ins in Vernon River, PEI are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for rug hookers of all experience levels—from absolute beginners pulling their very first loops to seasoned makers who have been hooking for years. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Joachim’s Parish Hall (5376 Route 3, Vernon River), these joyful days are all about creativity, connection, and encouragement in a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere where stories are shared, ideas flow, and everyone brings something unique to the frame. Each Hook-In also features the Periwinkle Laine pop-up shop, stocked with beautiful wool fabrics, hand-dyed yarns, patterns, cutters, frames, and specialty tools—everything you need in one rug-hooking haven. Whether you’re curious, rusty, or ready to dive in, this is truly the perfect place to begin (or continue) your rug-hooking journey.
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CLASSES
Periwinkle Laine Rug Hooking Classes
Periwinkle Laine’s classes are all about creativity, community, and learning in a fun, welcoming space. Whether you’re brand-new to rug hooking or an experienced maker looking to expand your skills, our workshops guide you through techniques, colour play, and plenty of hands-on practice. We offer classes independently and in partnership with select fibre festivals across Atlantic Canada.
We provide the tools and materials you need to get started, and we truly believe learning goes both ways—you learn from us, and we learn from you. Our classes are a wonderful way to meet new people, spark inspiration, and discover just how joyful rug hooking can be.
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POP-UP SALES
Periwinkle Laine Pop-Up Sales are lively, creative mini-markets filled to the brim with rug hooking inspiration. Sometimes we’re the sole vendor, and other times we team up with fellow fibre artists and makers—but no matter the setup, you’ll always find something interesting, colourful, and fresh.
Each pop-up is stocked with wool, patterns, tools, frames, cutters, kits, and all the little treasures rug hookers love. It’s a chance to browse, chat, discover new materials, and connect with others who share your passion for fibre art. We accept most major credit cards, debit, etransfer and cash.
“Frosty February” Rug Hooking Pop-Up Sale
Venue: Hampton Inn & Suites 65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth (Dartmouth Crossing) Nova Scotia
Dates & Times: Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, and Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us for a cozy, creative, and colourful shopping experience! Periwinkle Laine is teaming up with Creative Ewe Rug Hooking Supplies and Della’s Rug Hooking — three fantastic vendors bringing you a wide selection of wool, kits, tools, patterns, and all the materials rug hookers cherish.
Come by, explore, and stock up!
Sunny August Rug Hooking Pop-Up Sale
St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown, PEI
Saturday, August 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (plenty of time to head to the beach afterward!)
Get ready for a warm, woolly, summer treat! Periwinkle Laine is hosting a solo pop-up sale packed to the rafters with everything a rug hooker loves—gorgeous wool fabric, colourful yarns, sari silk, patterns, dyes, frames, hooks, linen, tools, and so much more.
Come for the wool… stay for the fun… and still make it to the beach. It’s the perfect Charlottetown Saturday!
RETREATS
The Island Pull – June 9, 10, & 11, 2026
Back for our third year at Holland College, the Periwinkle Laine Rug Hooking Retreat returns with fresh energy and a few exciting twists. This thoughtfully designed retreat celebrates everything we love about gathering with fellow rug hookers: learning new skills, learning from one another, and learning from skilled instructors—along with plenty of laughter and the joy of reconnecting with old friends while making new ones. With three outstanding instructors, three inspiring classes, and a relaxed Periwinkle Laine Hook-In day, there’s time to learn, share ideas, and enjoy the magic that happens when hookers gather. Join us June 9–11, 2026, in beautiful Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for a friendly, creative retreat in a truly fabulous setting.
MONOCHROMES WITH A SPLASH OF COLOUR
Instructor Jane Steele
Jane Steele moved to Nova Scotia from England in 2010 and opened River House Rug Hooking in 2012. Her love of textiles began early—by age six she was already making clothes for her dolls—and has been a lifelong passion ever since. Jane studied textiles at university and went on to build a successful career in London’s textile and fashion industry, where extensive international travel exposed her to a wide range of art, design traditions, and creative influences.
Drawing on this rich background, Jane brings a fresh, contemporary perspective to rug hooking. She is widely admired for her innovative approach, strong design sense, technical skill, and fearless creativity. Her work reflects both a deep respect for traditional craft and a confident, original voice that continues to inspire a devoted following.
Monochromes with a Splash of Colour explores monochromatic rug hooking with a striking twist — an intentional pop of colour that brings the focal point to life. This accent can appear anywhere you choose: an object, the sky, or a single element you wish to emphasize, creating a modern and captivating contrast.
Participants may choose from approximately 20 pre-designed patterns (approx. 25″ × 13″) or bring their own ideas for a custom-drawn design. Full kits are available (from Jane Steele) upon request, and students will have access to a wide selection of wools, fibres, and specialty materials throughout the class.
Instruction includes a range of advanced techniques such as:
- Sculpting
- Chain stitch and bead stitch
- Reverse hooking
- Combining cut sizes
- Blending wool with other fibres
These techniques offer exciting ways to add depth, texture, and dimension to your work. Suitable for all skill levels, this workshop is both creatively rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable — and you’ll leave with a meaningful piece well underway, ready to take home.
MAJESTIC CATTAILS
Instructor: Dwight Gallagher – Nova Scotia
Dwight Gallagher discovered rug hooking in 2000 and has been passionate about the craft ever since. For Dwight, rug hooking is both a creative outlet and a form of therapy — rooted in encouragement, authenticity, and fun. A respected teacher and longtime leader within the rug-hooking community, he is known for his realistic landscapes and for showing how subtle details such as colour shifts, shadows, and highlights can transform a rug. Dwight brings a generous spirit to his teaching, believing that learning flows both ways and that every class offers something new.
Majestic Cattails explores the quiet beauty of cattails — plants often overlooked, yet rich with symbolism and visual interest. Students will learn how to hook cattails and strap leaves in a swamp-like setting, focusing on depth, perspective, and seasonal colour changes in the foliage. Techniques such as three-value shading, directional hooking, and creating murky, reflective water will be covered. Participants may also be encouraged to gently bend a few traditional hooking rules to achieve a more realistic and expressive result.
The pattern measures 20″ × 12″ and is the first in a planned four-season cattail series.
FIBRE ART FUSION: BLENDING TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Yvonne Iten-Scott – Ontario
Yvonne Iten-Scott is a contemporary textile artist and highly sought-after teacher, recognized for her fearless, exploratory approach to rug hooking and fibre art. Recent international attention — including the censorship of one of her artworks in the United States — has unexpectedly opened new doors, making 2026 an especially busy and exciting year. Yvonne will serve as keynote speaker for both the Ontario Rug Hooking Guild’s 30th Anniversary Conference and the ATHA Conference in Salt Lake City. She will also be teaching at Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week and exhibiting student work created with the Green Mountain Guild.
Fibre Art Fusion: Blending Techniques
At Periwinkle Laine’s June Retreat, Yvonne will guide students through an open-ended, creative class that celebrates experimentation, personal expression, and gently breaking the rules. Rather than working from a fixed pattern, participants will build an organic, free-form piece inspired by natural forms such as agate stone. A wide range of techniques may be explored, including hooking, punching, braiding, standing wool, proddy, quillies, wet felting, and sculpting. Linen stretched on copper piping allows for sculptural shaping, with the option to leave the copper in place for wall hanging or remove it for a finished floor rug. This class encourages curiosity, confidence, and creative risk-taking, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind textile piece.