When: June 25 - 29, 2023, Sunday Check-In & Welcome Dinner,  Monday - Thursday 9am-4pm. Registration for classes will be open in early January, 2023.

Where: The Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Downtown Montpelier, Vermont

What: Join our renowned teachers for four classes during the week
(stay tuned for class and instructor details)

Don't miss Sunday evening's Welcome Dinner, as well as a large-space Hook-In each day, plus evening hooking.

 Participants are responsible for their own accommodations. To stay at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center located at 100 State Street in Montpelier, Vermont, call 802.223.5252 or 1-800-274-5252 and mention Green Mountain Rug School for a special nightly rate. Further information on the venue and accommodations is included below.

 

About Green Mountain Rug School

With almost 40 years of experience teaching students at all levels, Green Mountain Rug School offers traditional and contemporary rug-hooking classes annually, in June, in the heart of downtown Montpelier, Vermont at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Classes range from wide-cut, primitive, and folk art to fine-cut, shading, pictorials, and beginner's-level instruction. Teachers hail from all over the United States and Canada. A well-stocked rug supply shop is open daily.
Over the years, Green Mountain Rug School has cultivated an atmosphere that makes us special.  We encourage a sense of community and fellowship with a spirit toward providing each student the room to expand their knowledge of rug hooking at their own pace.  Here are some of things that we think make Green Mountain great:

- We are one of the oldest Rug Hooking schools.  Founded in 1981 by Anne Ashworth and Jean Armstrong, we have been around for almost 40 years!  When you attend, you will be fully immersed in Rug Hooking and fiber, surrounded by your peers who are also learning great things about rug hooking.

- We are a 5th generation family business.  The fifth generation (Cecely, Lindsay and Mariah) was born hook-in-hand, we grew up in this business and we care deeply about it.  The 4th generation (Stephanie and Pam) is still involved spending their time teaching and guiding the younger generation.

- No kits.  We encourage our teachers to teach you skills on your own project.  We want our students to bring their own projects and learn techniques on a piece that they are invested in.

- The Gallery Walk - an opportunity to see what others are working on. One night during your session we reserve 2 hours for the students to see what the other classes are working on and to meet the other teachers to see what they are teaching.

 

The Location of Green Mountain Rug School

The Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
100 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont

Located near the beautiful State Capital's Golden Dome, on Historic State Street lies the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center. They offer over 60 guest rooms distributed between 4 floors, with an elevator at each end to accommodate.  All the charm and splendor of Montpelier is reflected in each of their spacious rooms. 

The Capitol Plaza is an independent and family-owned hotel that strives to make Green Mountain Rug School participants feel like long-lost friends. All classrooms are located in the hotel and the grand ballroom is where breakfast and lunch are served. 

The Guest Rooms & Restaurant
The Capitol Plaza Hotel and J. Morgan's Steak House

All the charm and splendor of Montpelier are reflected in each of the spacious rooms. The Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center offers over 60 guest rooms – featuring either two double or queen beds, or one queen/king bed. Each guest room has air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms and all are accessible by elevator.

VOTED 'BEST OF THE BEST' for Best Hotel by Times Argus / Rutland Herald.

“With such busy lives, it is nice to know there is such a wonderful place to get away from it all”. Capitol Plaza has such a warm relaxing atmosphere and our night was just what we needed”

Adjacent to the hotel is the on-site restaurant J. Morgan's Steak House. The Steakhouse has been serving award winning steaks, seafood and Sunday brunch to locals and overnight travelers for years. All within an appealing atmosphere that has been described as 'city steakhouse, eclectic, and even eye candy.' Recently, J. Morgan's was awarded the 2018 Restaurateur of the Year!

The Classrooms
The Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

All of the class rooms are located in the hotel and are accessible by two elevators in the hotel. The spaces range from 12-15 student capacities and you will have padded chairs and table space for your supplies. Though the classrooms all have access to natural light, some are brighter than others and therefore, we recommend you plan to bring an additional light source if that is important to you. For those that are flying, there is an opportunity to borrow a light and with a prior request, we can loan a frame or cutter.

 

Getting Here

Green Mountain Rug School is located off of Exit 8 on I-89.  There are 6 area airports you can use.  If you decide to fly into Burlington we can typically help with ground transportation to the hotel.  If you decide to fly into one of the other 5 airports, you will need to rent a car and drive. 

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