Message from the co-President_2026
It is an honour to serve as a newly appointed co-President of the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild. Although I am a newcomer to the craft, I am a practicing artist with my BFA in Art History and Studio Art from Concordia University, with a particular focus on Fibre Arts. Fibre arts have always held a special place in my family. Quilting, needlework, and other creative traditions have been passed down through generations, along with a deep appreciation for making something beautiful and useful by hand. I am also proud to trace my roots back to Loyalist settlers in New England and the Maritimes, who brought with them a resourcefulness, and determination to create new lives with what they had. Including a wonderful tradition of rug hooking. I am eager to learn more about this art form, to understand its techniques and traditions, and to incorporate new skills into my own creative repertoire. I look forward to learning from each of you, sharing in our collective knowledge, an...