Registration and classes
Registration will open at 2 PM EST (New York) on Saturday, January 10th, 2026
That’s 11 AM Pacific, 20:00 Central European, and 6 AM on Sunday in Australian DST.
The MMU conference registration is for the full 5 days.
There are up to 15 students in each course.
Based on availability. There are 15 spots in each class and we expect them to be sold out, but we keep a waitlist in case of cancellations.
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:
- Bring your own materials.
- 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 or Klarna
The conference registration cost is $1,650 (USD)
Materials not included.
See details 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
During the Registration process, you will be able to select one of the options to stay on the Arrowmont Campus for the 5 nights.
Single Room with private bathroom $670 for 5 nights
Single Occupancy Room with shared bathroom $495 for 5 nights
Double Occupancy Room (two twin beds) with private bathroom $410 for 5 nights
Double Occupancy Room with shared bathroom $350 for 5 nights
Triple Occupancy Room with shared bathroom $310 for 5 nights
See the accomodation page for details.
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. There are refrigerators and kitchenettes located in the common rooms in the dormitories. Please dispose food according to campus guidelines in dedicated bins. Do not throw food outside, do not store food in your car as you may attract wild life.
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 Sunday, September 13th
Knoxville, TN is the closest airport and is approximately 1 -1.5-hour drive to Arrowmont Campus.
We recommend making reservations for arrival and departure at least two weeks in advance with ANGELS TAXI SERVICE, LLC. Call or text Angie at 865-771-1936 or book online.
Ride sharing services, Lyft and Uber are also available for transport. Though more economical, availability cannot be guaranteed.
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.
Arrowmont’s historic campus is located at the gates of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in downtown Gatlinburg. Tucked behind the store-lined Parkway there are two entrances, one via the Anakeesta parking lot and the second via the Baskin Creek Bypass. Traffic on the Parkway can be congested during the warmer months, so we recommend using the Baskin Creek Bypass entrance.
To preserve parking for students and staff, both entrances are gated and will require a code to enter. Please call 865-436-5860 for the code.
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
See more details on Arrowmont’s website https://arrowmont.org/map-directions/
Many ask why we choose (relatively remote) art school campus rather than a larger metropolitean area. We believe this creates a unique possibility to build strong connections in our small community of students, instructors and suppliers. In addition, Arrowmont’s amazing art collection, resident artists’ creations, beautiful campus provide ample inspiration.
Health and Safety
It is your own responsibility and choice to get the latest vaccines, wear mask and protect yourself from COVID-19 and other common viruses. As a courtesy to others, we ask that consider protecting others if you get sick.
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.
Please use caution on the campus as bears frequently scavenge for food before their hibernation period. Please always carry a flashlight, walk in groups and make noise (for example play music on your phone) to deter bears. Airhorns are available in all open areas, patios and decks. Do not attempt to approach to take cute pictures.