The chapter meets on the first Saturday of every month, 10am-1pm at Beaver Creek Christian Church, 9711 Beaver Creek Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21740. We also have bi-monthly hooking gatherings, workshops, and exhibitions at special events. There is plenty of parking and a handicap ramp. Please contact a chapter officer or check the website or Facebook page for meeting details.
Magazine Articles:
Apr/May 2024 With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists Spotlight
June/July 2024 Museum Collaboration Promotes Rug Hooking
Oct/Nov 2025 Member Feature: Paul Prodonovich
Chapter History:
The With Hands and Hearts Antietam Fiber Artists (ATHA Chapter #121) serves to promote interest in rug making. WHAHAFA was founded in September 2008. Our members often share ideas and techniques during our regular monthly meetings in the historic town of Beaver Creek Maryland.Visit the Chapter website Photo Gallery to see some of our work. Visit the chapter Upcoming Guild Meetings page for our schedule. To learn more about us and our goals, please visit our chapter About Us page. To learn more about membership, please go to our Join Our Guild page. New members are always welcome. We also feature pop-up hook in’s twice monthly during the week.
Chapter Goals
- To develop and promote interest in rug making.
- To maintain high standards and encourage creativity in the art.
- To provide the means for an exchange of ideas and information among members.
- To promote educational activities to improve the quality of rug making techniques.
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