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Halloween Fun at the Guild We had our Halloween party today, with 25 people showing up! Since we’re all still coming down from the big exhibition, we decided to keep it pretty low-key—but a few spirited members still arrived in full costume. Every year, creative costumes bring delightful surprises! Two Mrs. Ropers and Groovy Gal. Witches and Spider webs weave Spooky Fun! Chris spent some time getting our finances sorted, Dawna offered to run a proddy pumpkin workshop, and we tossed around a few ideas for this year’s Christmas party. One of our newest members, Nathalie, a beginner, shared her beautiful full-sized rug that she finished in record time! Nathalie’s beautiful rug. Between the laughter, Kitt’s themed pumpkin cookies, and Juliet’s fresh country apples, it was the perfect mix of creativity and camaraderie.

BHCG Beginner's Class Fall 2025 Coming soon!

Vernissage – Our Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild celebrates 50 years! A message of thanks By Emmy Maten BHCG's 50th anniversary Logo. Illustration: Maria Romero. It was such a privilege to welcome family and friends together to mark this incredible milestone – a half century dedicated to the celebration and advancement of rug hooking in our community, our guild started 50 years ago by Lois J Morris. First and foremost, our thanks went to Geneviève Dubé, Animator for Culture & Leisure, Julie Poirier-Monette, Animator for Cultural Life, and the City of Beaconsfield for the incredible opportunity to meet weekly in beautiful Centennial Hall throughout these years, and for their continuous support and opportunities to engage with the public. Next, I extended my deepest gratitude to the talented team who made this evening – and indeed the entire exhibition – possible. To our dedicated planners, volunteers, and installation crew: your passion, late nights or early mornings, and un...

CBC Listen The Guild in the News! Emmy was interviewed by Sonali Karnick on CBC Radio One, Sunday morning of October 12 at 7:40 am, about the Guild's upcoming 50th Anniversary Hooked Rug Exhibition. Follow the link to listen to he interview:  Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild celebrates 50th anniversary | All in a Weekend | On Demand | CBC Listen Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild celebrates 50th anniversary. CBC Radio One, Oct.12th 2025.

BHCG History - In the News The OHCG, formed of 53 branches, is celebrating 60 years. Each branch is invited to send in their own history. Our BHCG history appears on page 15 in the 2025 Fall issue #3 of the OHCG magazine. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 3, Fall 2025. Cover Page. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 3, Fall 2025. Page 14. OHCG Newsletter. Issue 3, Fall 2025. Page 15.

 CJAD CJAD published a note about our Exhibition! Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild: 50th Anniversary Hooked Rug Exhibition. October 3rd, 2025 Post. CJAD.

 West Island Today The West Island News published a note about our Exhibition! The Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters is holding their 50th Anniversary Hooked Rug Exhibition. October 3rd, 2025 Post. WIT.