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Note: The studio will be closed June 13. We are travelling to a rug hooking event.
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!!
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! (The studio is closed on June 13)
Studio Rug Hooking Classes
We have several classes scheduled. Details are on the Instruction - Studio Workshops page. Beginner classes are now forming.
Open Studios at the Mill at Shady Lea
June 6 and 7, 2026
The Mill at Shady Lea, 215 Shady Lea Rd, North Kingstown, RI

The artists and artisans of the Mill are opening their studios again this summer. It's an opportunity to see what great art is being made here. This year there will be demonstrations by the artists and tours by local historians to highlight the history of the mill going back to the mid-1800's. Free admission, donations welcome for the North Kingstown Animal Shelter.
ATHA Quiet Corner Chapter Hook-In
June 13, 2026
Woodstock Fairgrounds, Woodstock, CT
The Quiet Corner ATHA Chapter is holding their annual hook-in at the fairgrounds (Route 169 and Route 171) from 9 til 3. Snacks and beverages are available all day. Bring your own lunch. We will be vending and joining in the laughter! There will be demos, an informal rug show (bring one or two of yours to show!) and a giant rug hooking raffle basket. Contact Heather Parker (508)498-9339 or deanheather619617@gmail.com.