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14th Annual Rug Hooking Week 2010
at Sauder Village
Exhibition: Wednesday, August 18 – Saturday, August 21, 2010
Exhibit Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Beautiful Founder's Hall showcases an exceptional display of hooked pieces, open to both experienced and beginning rug hookers alike. Plan now to submit your new piece for this year's show! Pre-Registration of your rugs is required! Click here for the pre-registration form.

Features of the 2010 Exhibition include...
Featured Exhibit...  "Noah's Ark" and other pieces by Mary Sheppard Burton and artist Leonard Feenan

The feature exhibit for this year’s show will highlight the works of Mary Sheppard Burton and artist Leonard Feenan. A founding member of TIGHR, Mary’s work and contributions to rug hooking are recognized throughout the world. This feature exhibit will present a collection of their work, including the three-dimensional Noah’s Ark. With an overall height of 5’ 7” and weighing more than 300 pounds, this massive project includes more than 104 individual hooked animals and people, and is sure to be an inspiration to guests of all ages.
 
Special Display... 

Rug Hooking magazine's "Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XX". Your only opportunity to see an exhibit of the year's BEST rugs exclusively at Sauder Village! Click here for more information about this exciting display.

 
Rug Hooking Vendors...  
Your admission ticket into the exhibit includes opportunities to shop from quality rug hooking suppliers! Supplies will be available for purchase from reputable vendors throughout the entire week.


Exhibit... Rug Categories
Your hooked pieces submitted for display will be exhibited in one of the following categories. Register your rugs early.

  • Originals... designed & hooked by the same person  

  • People / Places / Pictorials 

  • Animals / Birds / Insects 

  • Orientals / Crewel / Geometric 

  • Fruit / Floral 

  • Mixed Media... will replace the “Other” category in our Main Exhibit. Mixed Media refers to artwork made using more than one medium (techniques and/or materials). This category will still include multi-dimensional hooked pieces such as footstools, purses, dolls, pillows, etc., and pieces using techniques such as proddy, felting, needle felting, needlepunch, punch hook, penny rugs, braiding and wool appliqué and make-do’s. However, it will now expand to include: pieces hooked with materials other than or in addition to wool (such as plastic, ribbon, paper, etc.) as well as pieces utilizing more than one technique (such as combining hooking, needle felting and appliqué, etc.).
     

  • 2010 Rug Hooking Challenge "Happy Holidays"... In English-speaking countries, “holiday” refers to a day set aside by a nation or culture for commemoration, celebration, or other observance. Schools, businesses and government often close for these holidays.

    Here in the good ole’ U.S.A., there are ten federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. But many of us also celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Halloween.

    Some of our favorite hooked rugs and creative three-dimensional hooked pieces are the result of “Holiday Inspirations”… so send us your “Holiday Hookings” and we’ll display them in our Annual “Theme Challenge” Exhibit.

    Annual “Theme Challenge” Exhibit: Each year we select a special theme for our “Theme Challenge” Exhibit. Everyone is welcome to participate in this challenge (as in our main exhibit, you are not required to be a retreat student). This challenge is open to patterns of your choosing or original designs to go along with our theme. It is not required that you hook one specific pattern or design.
     

  • "Celebration Rugs XX"... Rug Hooking Magazine... award-winning rugs from Rug Hooking magazine's "Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs XX"

Note: If the design of your piece is an adaptation, reference this in the "interesting information" about your rug on the Rug Exhibition Registration form and register the piece in the category best fitting for the design. Adaptations are not to be included in the "original" category.

Entry Requirements... 
  • All rugs must have a permanent identification label on the back.  
  • Rugs must be fashioned primarily by creating loops on a foundation backing and must be primarily of wool strips, not yarn. Register your rug in the category best fitting for the design.
  • Rugs that are primarily hooked and incorporate embellishments (buttons, ribbons, trim, yarn, other fabrics, etc.) are welcome.
  • Rugs primarily created by using other techniques and wool in other forms (proddy, felting, needle felting, needle punch, punch hook, penny rugs and wool make-do's) are welcomed to be registered in the "Mixed Media" category.
  • "Mixed Media" category also includes multi-dimensional pieces such as footstools, purses, dolls, etc.
  • Rugs must be clean and not soiled. 
  • Rugs must be complete with binding or "appropriate finish".
  • "Latch-hook" and "locker-hook" rugs are not candidates for this exhibit.  
  • Rugs may be submitted only once every five years.
  • All items must remain in the exhibit until 5:30 pm on Saturday at the close of the show.

The show director reserves the right to refuse any entry not appropriate for this exhibit.

ALL RUGS FOR THE EXHIBIT MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED

Pre-Registering Your Rugs for the Exhibit...
  • Complete one registration form per piece.
  • Forms can be submitted online, via fax or mailed. 
  • Pre-registration forms must be received before Tuesday, August 3, 2010, or until our limit is reached due to space considerations.
Check-In / Pick-Up / Shipping Your Rugs for the Exhibit...

Checking-In Rugs for the Exhibit...

  • Pre-registered rugs must be brought to Founder's Hall for check-in on Monday, August 16, 2010 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
  • A claim ticket will be issued for each piece (which will serve as owner identification) and it must be presented at check-out in order to pick up the rug.
  • Do not bring hang rods or hardware with your pieces.
  • Guilds are encouraged to designate a representative(s) to bring your group's rugs to check-in.

Picking-Up Rugs after the Exhibit...

  • Exhibit rugs will be ready for pick-up from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2010.
  • The claim ticket issued at check-in must be presented at checkout in order to pick up your rug.
  • If someone else is picking up your rug, please be sure that they have your claim ticket so that they can checkout your rug on your behalf.

Shipping Rugs for the Exhibit...

  • While personal delivery and pick-up of your exhibit entry is the best, you may ship your pre-registered pieces in advance if necessary.
  • All shipped rugs will be stored unopened until Monday, August 16, 2010, when they will be opened and prepared by experienced rug handlers for check-in.

Shipping Rugs: Please follow these instructions carefully for shipping your rug in advance for the exhibit

  • Pre-register your rug(s) for the exhibit by completing the online Rug Exhibition Registration form.
  • Specify on Rug Exhibition Registration form that you plan to ship your rug(s) for the show.
  • Complete the Advance Shipping form.
  • Prepare your rug(s) for shipment. Use a strong, sturdy shipping box or tube (preferably a new container). If you want your rugs return shipped to you, the box you use must be able to be reused for return shipment.
  • Do not use packing peanuts or shredded paper as additional packaging material. Bubble wrap is fine. Packing materials must be easily reused for return shipment.
  • Ship your package to... Dawn Hauter, Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502.
  • Packages can only be accepted at the above address arriving on Monday, August 9 through Friday August 13, 2010.
  • Packages must be shipped pre-paid, including appropriate insurance coverage.
  • It is ideal if you or someone you have designated can pick up your rug(s) after the close of the exhibit on Saturday, August 21, 2010 starting at 5:30 pm. If your rug will be picked up after the show, you must note on the form who will be picking up your rug(s).
  • If rug(s) are to be shipped back to you, the following return shipping instructions must be carefully followed:
    • UPS is the preferred return-shipping carrier. Contact UPS at 800-PICK-UPS (800-742-5877). If UPS is absolutely not an option for you, please contact our shipping coordinator, Debbi Russell at drussell@saudervillage.org or at 419-446-2541 ext. 3089 in advance to discuss alternatives, including FedEx Express or the US Postal Service.
    • A prepaid UPS return shipping label (we suggest including insurance coverage and delivery or signature confirmation) must be sent with your rug when you ship it to us. A 3rd party shipping account number referenced on the return-shipping label is also an option.
    • The packaging (box or tube) that you used to send your rug(s) to us in must be reusable to return ship the rug(s) back in, which is why it’s so important to use a new, strong and sturdy container.
    • No CODs. It is not an option to supply a credit card number for return shipment.
    • For Canadian and other International shipments, please confirm with the carrier what documents need to be sent to us with your rug(s) for return shipment to you. These documents will likely include a Customs Declaration or International Waybill, three copies of a commercial invoice declaring the value and origin of the rug(s), and the appropriate wording to include on the exterior of the container to ensure the item is returned to you duty free and will clear Customs quickly (Return Shipping Declaration - CANADA GOOD BEING RETURNED TO CANADA. RUG BEING RETURNED TO OWNER. NO DUTY OR TAXES APPLICABLE). Please be sure to: get a tracking number and insure your rug(s).
Security...
The exhibit hall is a secured facility and Village grounds are patrolled after hours. While Sauder Village takes every precaution to protect all pieces brought in for the exhibit, we know you will understand that we cannot accept liability for them. Rug owners are required to carry the appropriate insurance on their hooked pieces.
Awards...
  • The public is invited to vote during the show for their favorite rug in the exhibit. The results of these votes determine the top three "People's Choice Awards", which are recognized with ribbons on Friday. The "People's Choice" is awarded in three categories... Traditional, Primitive and Other.
  • Also, one rug will be selected by the show director for "The Sauder Award", as the piece that best exemplifies the mission and spirit of Historic Sauder Village and represents outstanding artistry and quality of work.
Admission to Exhibit...

Sauder Village is honored to host this exciting annual rug hooking event, and appreciates your support and participation. All admission fees help directly support the celebration of this beautiful art form.

  • Single Day Admission ticket.
    Tickets into the Rug Exhibit, Vendors and entire Historic Village:
    Adults $14.50; Students (6-16) $7.50; Senior and AAA discounts apply
         Tickets into just the Exhibit and Vendor Shops Only... $10.00
    (Must be purchased in Founder's Hall where exhibit & vendors are located.) 
  • Group Rates. Bringing a group of 20 or more? Special group rates and arrangements are available by calling our Group Sales department at 800.590.9755.
  • Membership. Become a Member of Sauder Village and receive unlimited admission into the Historic Village and Rug Exhibit, receive Member discounts on classes, and support the mission of Sauder Village. Click here for more information on becoming a supporting Member.

In appreciation for entering hooked pieces for the exhibit, you will be provided with complimentary admission into both the Exhibit and the Historic Village for the week. This is a non-transferable ticket and can be used only by the named recipient. Please enter through Founder's Hall.
Workshops...
Wednesday, August 18 – Saturday, August 21, 2010
Click here to view a variety of great classes... there is something for everyone!
Lodging...
Whether you spend all week or just a day or two, make plans to stay in our beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn or Campground. Confirmed Retreat and Workshop participants are given priority lodging from a block of rooms and campsites. Instructions for making a reservation from this block will be forwarded with class confirmations.



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