Show & Tell / Réjean Courtemanche

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In Memory of Réjean Courtemanche 

Réjean Courtemanche (1946-2021)

We will all sadly miss Réjean Courtemanche (1946 – 2021), who was a very appreciated member of the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild. Respectful towards all, he added joy and camaraderie to our meetings, and created beautiful rugs, adding this skill to his many artful talents. We will all keep fond memories of the times shared with him.

Réjean’s obituary can be viewed at: Réjean Courtemanche - Avis de décès 

We will miss you, dear Réjean. You hold a big place in our hearts.

Isabelle Rollin and Jacques Lepage
Members of the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild


September 2015: Réjean and Jacques at Finnegan's Market.

October 2015: Réjean and Dawna. Returning member Réjean Courtemanche showing 
photos of the plaster cast he made when he was 12 and is now going to hook a rug of them both.



September 2016: Réjean and Lorayne.
Réjean holding up his rug-in-progress for Show & Tell.


October 2017/ Halloween: Réjean  and Claire.
Réjean Courtemanche won the Costume Prize!



March 2018: Work in progress




 

Show & Tell : Réjean Courtemanche   

This rug, hooked by Réjean Courtemanche, was featured in our Gallery Website Page between 2019 and 2020.

Show&Tell : Website Relooking /  February 2019 - Janvier 2020

Autumn Blossoms, hooked by Rejean Courtemanche.

Réjean Courtemanche
Autumn Blossoms 
2013
30 by 22 inches

In 2013, on a visit to Prince Edward Island, I discovered hooked rugs, their beauty and how they were made. In a local store specializing in hooked rugs, I bought a pre-printed pattern, as well as the wool needed to complete the rug.

On my return, I joined BRHG so I could learn how to hook a rug and get skillful enough to get it done. The members of the Guild were very helpful in guiding me in the different steps required to make a rug, and I was finally able to finish my first rug.


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