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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!

The Greeting Cards Have Arrived! Since our June photo session , the greeting card project has moved from idea to finished keepsake: the greeting cards have now been printed, and they look wonderful. The big reveal was at our vernissage , October 17, 2025! Each card features one of the rugs contributed by our members, turning our guild’s hooked pieces into something that can be shared well beyond the exhibition hall. The finished cards are available for purchase by members and visitors, and they will also be used at upcoming outreach events to help introduce our guild’s creativity to the wider community. What began as a special way to celebrate our 50th anniversary has become a beautiful reminder of the talent within our guild. Be sure to pick up a few cards—for correspondence, gifts, or simply as a keepsake of some of your favorite hooked pieces made by guild members. Many thanks to the greeting card committee members - Isabelle, Elizabeth, Joanne, Chris, and Emmy - and to Hugh, Elizab...

BHCG Rug Exhibition October 17, 18, and 19  Our guild proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special rug exhibition featuring work by members past and present. The event brought together artists, family, friends, and visitors to enjoy a wide range of rugs from mini-rugs to floor rugs, wall rugs, 3-D hooked sculptures, cushions, furniture, and clothing. Welcoming smiles from Elizabeth and Juliet. Our 50th Anniversary cards were popular both as souvenirs and for sharing. Visitors enjoying some Canadiana rugs. Our Friday night vernissage set the tone for the weekend with a strong sense of pride. Throughout the exhibition, over 350 visitors moved through a rich and varied collection of 250 hooked rugs. Visitors took the time to pause, look closely, and appreciate the patience, skill, and imagination hooked into each work. Truly impressed with the beauty of our craft A couple asks Jacques about the technique of rug hooking. Reaching a 50th anniversary is a remarkable milestone, ...

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...