The McGown Teachers’ Workshops are the training ground for those who desire to go beyond their own love of the art and learn to teach others in all aspects of rug hooking. 

The Teachers’ Workshop program is designed for individuals interested in becoming teachers to further their education and knowledge in all aspects in the craft of tapestry rug hooking. If you are interested in becoming a McGown Certified teacher please contact the workshop sponsor, Melissa Pattacini.

For information (877) 784-4665
https://rughook.com/pages/mcgown-teachers-workshop-series

Honey Bee Hive is the exclusive provider of rug hooking patterns for the McGown Teachers’ Workshop Series.  Our CHARCO line of primitive and tapestry patterns were designed by Pearl K McGown and Jane McGown Flynn to provide rug hook artists with challenging and exciting patterns from which to master their craft. The PRIMCO line includes additional designs by many notable modern artists.

2021 – 2022 McGown Teacher’s Workshops

WorkshopsLocationDates Leadership
North CentralDubuque, IowaApril 28 – May 3, 2024Director: Teresa Steele,
Asst. Director: Patty Piek-Groth,
WesternEugene, OregonJune 23 – 28, 2024 Co-Directors:
Brigitta Phy

Susan Kliendon
NorthernPublick House Sturbridge, MassachusettsJuly 21 – 26, 2024Director: Judith Hotchkiss,

Asst. Director: Dawn Heber

SouthernRipley, West VirginiaSeptember 15-20, 2024Director: Connie Bradley

Asst. Director Pamela Landon
South CentralPottsboro, TexasOctober 27 – November 1, 2024Director: Cheryl Bollenbach

Linda Wills
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