Description
The Periwinkle Laine Rug Hooking Retreat Fee is $385 (+ tax)
FIBRE ART FUSION: BLENDING TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTOR: YVONNE ITEN-SCOTT JUNE 9, 10 & 11, 2026, CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI CANADA
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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.
LEARN ABOUT YVONNE’S CLASS 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.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
The Periwinkle Laine Rug Hooking Retreat fee includes your two-day class, a full day Periwinkle Laine Hook-In, three lunches, and daily refreshments throughout the retreat, along with free parking and Wi-Fi at Holland College. Accommodations are not included; however, Holland College has reserved a block of affordable rooms at Glendenning Hall for retreat participants. Full accommodation details, booking instructions, and next steps will be provided once your retreat registration is complete.
REGISTRATION – PAYMENT – INFORMATION
Choose your class/instructor (spaces are limited to 15 persons per class).
Choose your payment option: pay in full, or pay a non-refundable $50 + tax deposit to hold your spot.
- If you paid a deposit, Periwinkle Laine will email you an invoice for the remaining balance by March 30, 2026 (balance due April 1, 2026).
Complete your registration by submitting your chosen payment option.
- Once we’ve received your registration & payment (full or deposit), we’ll send you retreat and class details: retreat schedule and logistics, your class information (pattern/supplies), the Hook-In plan, and Glendenning Hall accommodation info with booking steps.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU REGISTER?
Once you’re registered, you can relax—we’ve got the rest covered. Within a few weeks, you’ll hear from Periwinkle Laine with all the good stuff: retreat details, Glendenning Hall accommodation options, and how to book if you’d like to stay on campus. After April 1, 2026, your instructor will reach out with class-specific information, including what to bring and how to get ready. Coming from off-Island? If you need to borrow a rug hooking frame, just send us a separate email at periwinklelaine.ca and we’ll make sure you’re set.
