Pine Island Primitives - Rug Hooking Classes & Events by Sally Kallin

Classes & Events

Private Classes

Get individual help with any aspect of rug hooking or finishing. Just call.... for an appointment. Class Fee: $25/hour/person.

To register for classes please download the Class Registration form and mail it in with your payment.

Or Click Here to register online!

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Hooking Workshop

Three full days of hooking fun! This class will include time to color plan and work on a project of your choice. There will be several mini lessons and a lecture time. Delicious lunches included.

October 15-17, 2025 (class full, please email to get on waiting list)
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Class fee: $295

January 14-16, 2026
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Class fee: $295

May 20-22, 2026
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Class fee: $295

October 14-16, 2026 (registration opens 11/1/2025)
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Class fee: $295

One-day Loopy Texas Bluebonnet class in Lake City (Purchase of a kit is required)

May 13, 2025
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Class Fee: $95

While hooking this small mat (6" x 12"), students will earn this "Loopy" technique developed by Sally. It is a combination of hooking and hand-sewing with silk and wool. Tips for using this method in other projects as well as how to hook with silk sari will also be included. Finishing a rug with silk will be shown too. Background will be hooked with wool in an 8 or 8.5 cut.

Fragment classes in Lake City (purchase of a Fragment kit is required)
Taught by Sally Kallin
Includes: Instruction, beverages and delicious lunches.

July 8-10, 2026 (class full, please email to get on waiting list)
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Class fee: $295

Register online! Click Here to Fill out registration form and pay online to reserve your spot!

(Purchase of a Fragment kit is required for class. NOT available for purchase on the website.)
Fragment Patterns are divided into three categories: (click the links to see kits)
1.) Animals
2.) Florals
3.) Pictorials

When I first saw Carol Weatherman’s “Fragment” rugs I thought it was a wonderful stack of Antique rugs! Photos do not do justice to the rugs. You really need to see them in person to appreciate the technique that Carol has created. She has put in over 9 months of trial and error to perfect this process. They truly look and feel old, with moth holes, repairs, and worn wool, saddened to give them age. There may even be a mouse hole!

Carol’s inspiration came from an early hooked piece that she purchased. It was cut to a smaller size; most likely this fragment was the only salvageable section.

Definition of a Fragment: Patterns that are a manageable size to hook so that a full understanding of finishing a piece can be achieved in class.

Wool and other textiles will be used. Early pieces contained varied textiles (used what they had) for there were no wool stores for rug hooking in the 1800’s. Clean burlap is used for a base. This is not a messy burlap. Your piece will be light weight just like an early rug.

Instructions will be given on hooking techniques, tricks on wearing fibers and finishing.

The feel of each piece is very light weight, fibers are worn, and colors are aged; this is hard to capture in a photo.

Summary: An unconventional class has many surprises! It will be a fun lesson and time passes quickly.

Students choose their kits for class 2 months prior to class. It is best to choose a design that you can finish in class. This way, you have the advantage of applying the techniques learned in class. And, who doesn’t love to go home with a finished project?

NOTE: Fragment kits and patterns are sold only to class participants as of this date. Students need to order them directly from Pine Island Primitives. Without having the experience of a Fragments class, it would be impossible to achieve the desired results. There are a few of these designs in a larger size available on linen (see “Early Adaptation Rugs”).

All Fragment patterns are hand-drawn on clean burlap. Uncut wool and textiles will be provided for kits. Colors may vary.

NOTE: Please respect Carol’s creative abilities as not to copy the patterns in any form nor teach the Fragment method. The patterns are for your one-time personal use. What you learn in the Fragment class is not for you to teach or share with others. By purchasing a pattern, kit or class you agree to these terms. This is how Carol taught the class and I will carry out her wishes.

Class Registration

Please remember you are not registered until payment is received. To reserve your spot, send a check to:
Sally Kallin
Pine Island Primitives
34995 Staehli Park Road
Lake City, MN 55041
651-448-8973
e-mail: pineislandprims@gmail.com
www.pineislandprimitives.com

NOTE: 50% of class fee is refundable up to 90 days prior to class. After that, fees are non-refundable. You are welcome to find someone can take your place if pre-planning has not already been done. Full refunds will be made if class is cancelled by Pine Island Primitives. Weather related cancellations will be rescheduled at a later date.

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Upcoming Classes and Events

If you can’t make it to one of the classes in my home, maybe one of these locations will work for you. Please call if your group is interested in scheduling a workshop at my farm or in your area.

March 6-8, 2024, Vendor
Rochester Area Rug Hookers
Spring Retreat Red Wing, MN, rarh-mn.org

April 6, 2024 Vendor
Kansas City Hook-In
Shawnee, Kansas

Workshop in Lake City
May 15-17, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

Workshop in Lake City
May 22-24, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

June 10-13, 2024 Teacher
West Des Moines, Iowa

Workshop in Lake City
July 17-19, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

Lulu Class in Lake City
July 23, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

Fragment Class in Lake City
July 24-26, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

September 4-7, 2024 Teacher/Vendor
ATHA Biennial
Grapevine, Texas

Workshop in Lake City
October 16-18, 2024 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

Fragment Class in Lake City
October 23-25, 2024, Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)

Workshop in Lake City
January 15-17, 2025 Teacher
Pine Island Primitives, Lake City, Minnesota
(See above for details)