In Lois Words
Founder's Message
By Lois J. Morris
I have drawn and painted for as long as I can remember. In Toronto,
I took adult education courses in Traditional Rug Hooking and became”
hooked.” By the late sixties I was teaching in my house. We
were transferred to Montreal in
1973, my neighbor was interested in what I was doing. She gathered a few
friends together, I taught them and then approached Beaconsfield
City to see if they might offer a
beginners course in Rug Hooking. They were willing to try one and before long I
was teaching five classes a week.
The need to get together, and share and inspire one another
was evident, but we were too many to meet in any one house. In 1975
the City graciously offered us Centennial hall, and the Guild was born. Now, 40
years later, The Beaconsfield Rug Hooking Crafters Guild of more than 40
members still meets at Centennial Hall to continue their work, which now
extends to the Fiber Arts. These members Design, Draw, Dye and Hook their
dreams as beautiful creations, beyond the Original Tradition Primitive works of
their ancestors.
When we began I never expected to see this group still in
existence “40” years later. I salute the current membership, and
the executive, for the efforts they make and for the hidden talent of the group
that manifests itself at their displays and regional exhibitions from time to
time. I am proud of you all.
Let us continue to have fun. Thank you for the
opportunity to teach and work with you.
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