NEXT GUILD MEETING: MAY 24TH

When:
4th Saturday of the Month

Where:​
Campbell Room, Arvada Police Station, 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO.
Please use Police Department Entrance at the back (north side) of City Hall.

What Time:
Doors open: 9 am || Business Meeting: 10 am || Hook until 3 pm
Bring a dish to share.  Coffee provided.

Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild (CRFG)

The Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild was formed as Chapter 123 of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) in June of 2010.

Our by-laws reflect our focus on education, and we have monthly programs to actively encourage members to try new techniques and expand their fiber/art horizons.

We welcome visitors and new members regardless of any experience in the fiber arts!  ​
Picture
Linda D's partially completed Rooster rug. Pattern from Diane Stoffel.

Contact Us:

CoRugFiberGuild@gmail.com

CRFG Board


​President
​Theresa Rapstine
​Vice President
Carol Rutledge
Past President 
​Linda Iriye
Treasurer
Linda Dahl​
Secretary
Karen Ragsdale
​Librarian
Remke Hamer
Keeper of the Linen
Carol Rutledge
Guild Monthly Meetings
Upcoming Schedule for 2025:
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May 24
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 13 -- Hook-in
September 27
October - TBD
November 22
December 27
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WEATHER CANCELLATIONS  WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THIS PAGE ​
News and Announcements
Denver 2025 Hook-In: Registration forms coming soon! 
​Date and Location:
Saturday 13 September, 2025
First Plymouth Church
3501 South Colorado Blvd
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113

2025 Wild West Rug Hookers Hook-In
Date and Location: 
4pm May 13 through May 17, 2025
Cody Club Room || 1240 Beck Ave, Cody, WY 
Contact Debra Inglis || debrajoeinglis@yahoo.com || 936-275-7645

Keith Kemmer Rug Camp
Date and Location:
September 25-28, 2025
Rocky Mountain Folk Art School
Grand Lake, CO.

2026 National Rug Hooking Convention
Date and Location:
September 9-12, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT

Fiber Art Colorado 2025: Open to all Colorado Artists 
Date and Location:
September 9-October 11, 2025
Depot Art Gallery in Littleton
Entry deadline on CaFE: Open! Closing June 23, 2025. 
Submission questions to Dawn Foster Jeffries: fiberart@depotartgallery.org. 

we hook works of heart, so can you!
Become a Member of the Colorado Rug and Fiber Guild

​For just $24 annually, your membership includes:
Community & Learning
  • Monthly gatherings featuring educational components, idea exchanges, and optional show-and-share sessions.
  • Inspiration and practical guidance from fellow artisans' work.
  • A supportive environment to develop your skills among like-minded creators.
Exclusive Resources
  • Access to our specialized fiber arts equipment collection
  • Borrowing privileges from our curated rug hooking library.
  • Priority notification of workshops and educational opportunities, including member-exclusive events.
Material Advantages
  • Special member pricing on essential materials including linen and red dot cloth.
  • Exclusive access to discounted bulk wool purchases
  • First opportunity to participate in classes and guild activities such as our Mug Rug fundraiser for the UTAH Convention.
Join our vibrant community of fiber artists today and transform your creative journey! Contact us for more info: CoRugFiberGuild@gmail.com. 
Join Our Rug Hooking Community
Welcome to the wonderful world of rug hooking! Whether you're curious about this traditional craft, want to see beautiful handmade pieces up close, or are eager to try it yourself, we invite you to attend one of our regular meetings.
At our gatherings, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • View a diverse collection of hooked rugs created by our members.
  • Observe experienced artisans demonstrating their techniques.
  • Connect with fellow rug hooking enthusiasts in a friendly environment.
New to rug hooking? No worries! Complimentary starter kits are available for beginners who wish to learn this rewarding craft.
Contact us for more info: CoRugFiberGuild@gmail.com. 
The national organization -- the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) -- puts out a great four-color magazine, "ATHA Art of Rug Hooking", that is delivered six (6) times a year. The magazine features rugs by region, techniques, resources for wool and supplies, rug hooking chapters by state, occasional patterns and more.

Click the button below to visit the ATHA National Website. Members can log in on that website for free downloadable patterns and to read articles on many rug hooking techniques, dye lessons and finishes.