FAQ

Registration and classes

Registration dates will be announced in June 2025 

The MMU conference registration is for the full 5 days. Please check American Institute of Millinery Education for more flexible virtual options.

There are 12 student’s spots available in each course.

No, there are 12 spots in each class and we expect them to be sold out. 

No, materials are not included in the cost of registration. 

For some courses, your tutor will bring materials and you can purchase them directly from your tutor in the classroom. 

For other courses, you are responsible for your materials. There will be two options:

  1. Bring your own materials.
  2. Purchase a Class Kit from one of our Marketplace vendors. Our sponsors will be working directly with the tutors to prepare kits. You will simply need to retrieve them from the marketplace before your class. Easy peasy! 

We are offering following payment options:

  • Full payment: you can choose to pay in full during registration
  • For those who seek additional financial flexibility we suggest looking into options like PayPal’s Pay in 4

The conference registration cost will be announced in 2025

See questions below about housing cost.

Millinery MeetUp 2026 is taking place September 13-18, 2026 on the campus of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg TN, USA. 

Logistics

Registration will include following options to stay on Arrowmont Campus for the 5 nights

Yes, registration includes delicious home-made meals from Arrowmont kitchen.  If you are staying off-campus you can purchase meal package.

The Dining Hall staff does a terrific job of making food choices available for all. Served in a buffet line style, there is always fresh salad choices in addition to entrees. Vegetarian entree is usually in a designated area. Be sure to indicate your food preference on the registration question regarding food. You won’t go hungry!

Yes you can. Space is limited in the dining facility, so it is advised to keep it in the refrigerators located in the dormitories.

Arrowmont allows smoking only in designated outdoor areas. 

Smoking is not permitted in rooms, patios, classroom, any building.

Yes you can! Although we would love you to attend MMU, the vendors / shopping area is open to public. It is a wonderful experience to touch and feel the weave and quality as well as see the color in person rather than on a computer screen. Marketplace will be open to the not registered public  from 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 21st

Knoxville, TN is the closest airport and is approximately 1 -1.5-hour drive to Arrowmont Campus. 

Shuttle service from Knoxville airport to Arrowmont can be arranged through Rocky Top Tours by calling 877-315-8687 or 865-429-8687. Approximately a 1 – 1.5 hr drive.

Car rentals are also available at Knoxville airport, although parking at Arrowmont is limited.

Pets are not allowed on the Arrowmont Campus.

MMU 2026 is being held on the campus of Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States

556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

MMU and COVID-19

It is your own responsibility and choice to get the latest vaccines, wear mask and protect yourself from COVID-19 and other common viruses. 

MMU organizers do not take responsibility for your medical needs. 

Gatlinburg is a bustling city with a lot of great places to visit. We encourage you to employ same safety precautions as you feel comfortable with.