About Rock River Rug Camp

Come play hooky with us!

Rock River Rug Camp has been gathering in the scenic hills outside of Chicago, IL for 37 years.  Students have their choice of 5 talented McGown certified teachers. Each day of your action packed week starts out with breakfast at the main dining room followed by a day of instruction and hooking in your chosen class.  Evening activities include a white elephant sale, student rug show, wool game and entertainment that will leave you in stitches.  There is plenty of wool for sale as well as a camp store featuring goods from teachers and students alike.

2024 dates are Sunday October 13, 2024 through Friday October 18, 2024

Camp is held at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center

7708 E McGregor Rd

Rockford, IL  61102

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PRIVATE ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH

Available in the main lodge only

$560.00 per person

Includes lodging, meals (starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with breakfast on Friday) & instruction

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DORM ROOMS* WITH SHARED BATH

2 people per room

$475.00 per person

Includes lodging, meals (starting with dinner on Sunday and ending with breakfast on Friday) & instruction

* Linens and beddings are not included for dorm rooms

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COMMUTER STUDENT

Includes lunch Monday through Thursday & instruction

$320.00

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Evening Mini Classes

Color theory and planning with Sharon Saknit

This mini class taught by Sharon Saknit will give students hands on experience with mixing color while learning color theory and color planning techniques.

$35.00

Class includes:

• Watercolors

• Brush

• Paper palette

• Color theory booklet

Includes instruction, paint kit, paint brush, & notebook

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Suzie Jankowski     “ Color Me “ Floral Fabric
You will use regular crayons to create up to two fabric panels that can be used as a tote, a wall hanging, a table mat, etc.
$35.00
Class  includes:
* 2 different fabric panels ( there are 4 to choose from )
* Crayons to use during class
* A set of instructions for setting your colors
* A pattern to create a fabric tote
Suzie says the first 9 people to sign up will receive a yard of coordinating fabric to help you create a one- of -a -kind project!

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