10/23/2026
Learn traditional rug hooking or Oxford punching in a small-group class designed for beginners.
This isn’t your childhood latch hook!
The details:
WHERE? At our shop, Searsport Rug Hooking located at 1751 Kennerly road, Irmo, Sc
WHEN? Saturdays from 11-2
HOW MUCH? $55.00
HOW? Sign up on our website for the date that works for you.
WHAT TO BRING? Nothing! We will have everything ready for you! You need nothing!
We will have everything ready in the classroom. You will pick your wools and learn to properly cut with our cutters. With everyone choosing their own colors no two projects are ever the same! This is unto you!
Over the three hours (11 AM–2 PM), you'll learn the basic fundamentals of traditional rug hooking or Oxford Punching while creating two practice mug rugs—one using straight stitches, one featuring curves.
All instruction, use of equipment (hooks, frames, scissors), and materials are included.
You will choose wool fabric strips or rug-weight yarn to match your preference as you work, from the rainbow pile of wool and yarns on the tables.
Most students find Oxford punching faster and more intuitive, while traditional rug hooking offers a rewarding classic approach. Both methods produce similar finished pieces, and you'll have hands-on time with both to discover what works best for you. They can be mixed in the same pice with hardly any difference in appearance.
These are learning pieces—designed to build confidence and technique before you move on to larger projects like stair treads and room-sized rugs LOL.
So pick a date that works, sign up online or by phone, and bring a friend.
Class size is intentionally small and held in our upstairs classroom. But we know stairs can be an issue, so we have a nice classroom area down stairs if the need arises! So no excuses come join the fun!
Your welcome to bring lunch or snacks and beverages are provided.
If you can't attend, you can reschedule to the next available session at no penalty.
After class, we're always here to answer questions and support your continued progress at no extra charge. More details can be found on our website at the link below.
https://searsportrughooking.com/collections/in-store-classes/products/beginner-classes-please-read