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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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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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!
In June 2026, rug hookers gathered at Holland College in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, for three wonderful days of creativity, learning, laughter, and friendship at Periwinkle Laine’s The Island Pull Rug Hooking Retreat.
Our 2026 retreat brought together an incredible group of rug hookers from near and far, three outstanding instructors, great food, plenty of wool, and, of course, lots of laughter. Whether participants were learning new techniques, experimenting with colour and texture, reconnecting with old friends, or making new ones, the energy throughout the retreat was simply wonderful.
One of the things that made The Island Pull so special was the variety of classes offered.
Yvonne Iten-Scott encouraged participants to experiment, explore, and gently break a few rules in Fibre Art Fusion: Blending Techniques. Her class introduced students to an exciting combination of fibre art techniques, including hooking, punching, braiding, standing wool, proddy, quillies, felting, and sculpting. Working without a traditional fixed pattern encouraged creativity and personal expression, and the resulting pieces were as individual as the people who created them. It was a fascinating class filled with experimentation, discovery, and plenty of creative energy.
Dwight Gallagher taught Majestic Cattails, sharing his knowledge of realistic rug hooking and the subtle techniques that bring a landscape to life. Participants explored three-value shading, directional hooking, depth, perspective, seasonal colour changes, and the challenge of creating murky, reflective water. Dwight’s generous teaching style, wonderful sense of humour, and willingness to share his knowledge made the class both informative and thoroughly enjoyable.
Jane Steele brought her contemporary approach and remarkable design sense to Monochromes with a Splash of Colour. Participants explored the impact of working primarily in monochrome while adding one carefully chosen splash of colour to create a striking focal point.
And Then There Was the Food!
Our retreat was catered by Charlottetown’s own ADA Culinary Studio, and the food was wonderful. Delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, the meals offered something for everyone. Lunch became another highlight of the day—a chance to sit together, relax, chat, and recharge before heading back to the classrooms.
Take a Look!
We’ve put together a gallery of photographs from The Island Pull 2026.
What’s Next for The Island Pull?
Now that we’ve had a chance to catch our breath, unpack the wool, and reflect on our 2026 retreat, we’ve begun planning for next year!
The dates have not yet been finalized, but we’re already thinking about what The Island Pull 2027 might look like.
Could there be more classes?
Could we extend the retreat to four days?
Could there be even more opportunities to learn, hook, laugh, experiment, and spend time together?
We’re working on it!
What we do know is that we remain committed to offering the same quality retreat experience—with interesting and inspiring classes, fabulous instructors who truly know their craft, great food, warm Island hospitality, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow rug hookers.
Want to be among the first to hear about The Island Pull 2027?
Join the Periwinkle Laine mailing list! Visit our Home Page and add your name to the list. Retreat dates, instructors, classes, and registration information will be shared with our mailing list first.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Island Pull 2026.
Waves of Creativity II returns to the stunning Blackbush Beach Resort in Grand Tracadie, PEI, October 15–17, 2026. Hosted by Periwinkle Laine, this three-day retreat invites rug hookers of all experience levels to reconnect with their creativity in a setting filled with ocean air, beach walks, laughter, and long, satisfying days of hooking. This year’s focus is on finishing what you’ve started, trusting your instincts, and designing rugs that feel bold, personal, and uniquely yours. Whether you’re reviving an unfinished project, creating something brand new, or discovering your design voice for the first time, this retreat offers the space, support, and encouragement to help your ideas come to life.
Participants will enjoy relaxed mini-workshops, one-on-one guidance, and plenty of time to create, reflect, and connect. The $450 + tax retreat fee includes breakfasts, lunches, refreshments, a pizza party, guided beach walk, a 30” x 36” piece of linen or rug warp, access to design tools, and abundant creative time. Accommodations are separate, but must be booked with Periwinkle Laine. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with payment options including full payment or a deposit.
We hope you’ll join us for a fun, relaxed, and creative weekend by the ocean, enjoy every minute of making and connecting, and head home feeling inspired, refreshed, and full of creative confidence.
