We will follow their progress from an informational meeting with 28 attendees, through over 25 years of growth; resulting in an International Rug Hooking Association with a membership of 3500 residing in the United States, Canada, England, Wales, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Israel, and Russia.
Our ATHA Newsletter is printed six times per year and mailed to members. The newsletter contains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of rug hooking. If you want to advertise in this newsletter, see 'Newsletter Index'.
The goal of publishing both the ATHA Newsletter and this ATHA Website is to inform and educate members and, soon-to-be members, about rug hooking happenings around the world. We are a close-knit group (all 3500 of us)! We travel, and we love to stop in and visit rug hooking shops, teachers, designers, groups, rug shows, etc. We often plan a trip JUST to work in a visit or two with a new friend, an ATHA Chapter or school. Our Resource link gives travelers information on where to locate teachers, designers, rug hooking studios and shops.
You can now pay your dues online. Go to "How to Join" to pay via credit card or PayPal. So if you are renewing or are a new member, check it out.
Our 2005 Biennial was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The 2007 biennial was in New Orleans, LA. The biennial in Louisville KY provided a lot of fun, information and folly for everyone in 2009. And the next biennial -- will be in Lancaster, PA. So make your plans to be there in 2011! Check out 'Biennials' for more biennial information.
Please review each of our topic areas. Let us know how you like the website, what is helpful, and any additional information you would like ATHA to include.
We look forward to hearing from you!
