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SLC Dye Class Intermediate Rug Hooking Brockville, July 23rd to 27th, 2018   By Dawna Matthew What a fun time with a lively and lovely group of fellow hookers at St Lawrence College, Brockville Campus. Laura Boszormeny was our instructor and led us through the many different and fascinating techniques for dyeing wool. We dabbled in the dye pots and although there was much giggling and chatting Laura managed to keep us on track. Laura generously shared her vast knowledge and experience and we all came away with many new skills and a necklace full of samples. This week long July class was part of the St Lawrence College certificate in Traditional Rug Hooking. St Lawrence College Dye Class St Lawrence College Dye Class St Lawrence College Dye Class St Lawrence College Dye Class St Lawrence College Dye Class

Basic Rug Hooking St Lawrence College Cornwall, July 9th  to 13th, 2018 By Ti Seymour 15 happy hookers attended St Lawrence College, Cornwall for the Credit Course - Basic Rug Hooking, taught by Carol Shewan (Willow Creek Rug Hooking).   Attendees came from Beaconsfield, Martintown and Ottawa branches.   The motifs hooked covered the use of spot dye, swatches, dip dye and alternative fibres.   There was something new for everyone to learn from colour theory, hooking perfect loops, shading and finishing techniques.   Thank you Carol for such a fun week, you brought out the best work in each of us.      This Fibre Arts Program run by Laura Boszormeny is a well rounded education for anyone looking for improvement and friendship.     Follow the link: https://www.stlawrencecollege.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time/programs/a_m/fibre-arts-traditional-rug-hooking/brockville-part-time/ Basic Rug Hooking, taught by...

OHCG Newsletter / Summer 2018 Claire Fradette won the Craft  Ontario Affiliate Award at the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition. Her work has been featured by the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Newsletter.  Congratulations Claire! At the top: Claire Fradette won an award! 

The 150th Anniversary of Canada    Show & Tell : Covered Bridges!    Dawna Matthew's Rugs From the middle 1800’s to the middle 2000’s over 1000 to 1200 covered bridges were built in Quebec alone, and, of these, 82 were still in existence in 2012. (Certain sources claim 100). These structures were erected to facilitate the transport of timber across watercourses, replacing the early primitive bridges made out of exposed wooden boards, which, unprotected from the elements, were rotting quickly and were hazardous for the users. Covering the bridge with a roof meant a longer lifespan for the bridge and   protection for the horses and pedestrians. Over the years, many of these bridges were restored and are still in use today for pedestrians and cyclists.  Pont St Columban - Hooked By Dawna Matthew Pont St Columban  Hooked by Dawna Matthew This covered bridge was built in 1937 but unfortunately burned down in 1974. When the guild deci...

Fête Nationale 2018 June 24th, 2018 Once again the Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild took part of the Fête Nationale celebrations organised by the City of Beaconsfield, with a Rug Hooking Demonstration and Display. Rug Hooking Demo and Display at Centennial Park. Picture by photograph Richard Janis Isabelle Rollin and Jacques Lepage. Picture by photograph Richard Janis

Saturday, June 2nd 2018 BHCG 2018 Picnic By Dawna Matthew On behalf of your executive I’d like to thank everyone for helping make our Annual Picnic such a success! An extra thank you to all those gentlemen who came and helped with set up and take down. The tents were much appreciated. The food was delicious, the vendors had beautiful items, the “paper bag” auction was popular and everyone had a great time. And the weather man was very co-operative!!! Again this year! We had 64 participants, 32 members and 32 guests! Here are just a few photos that I took early on in the day but Ann has many more which we will have for you to enjoy in the near future. Thank you again for your generous team effort! Have a safe and wonderful summer! Vendors Vendors Door Prizes Hook-In and Sharing under the Tents 2018 Picnic BHCG 2018 Picnic at Centennial Hall

2018 Folk by the Lake Cultural Rendez-Vous On May 26 & 27, the Guild participated in the city of Pointe Claire’s 2018 “Folk by the Lake” Cultural Rendez-Vous. The weather was not the best but members braved the rain and cooler temperatures to demonstrate out on the patio. Folk by the Lake - BHCG Display Denise Morissette and Claire Fradette 

BHCG 2018 Picnic Invitation  Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild is happy to invite you to our 2018 Annual Picnic Saturday, June 2nd 2018 10 AM to 3 PM At Centennial Hall 288 Beaconsfield Blvd.,  Beaconsfield, Quebec  H9W 4A7 Please bring : - Your hooking, - An item for Show and Tell, - A lawn chair, if you have room in your car and if the weather is nice, - Your name tag, if you still have it, but we will have some on hand. Vendors : Judith Dallegret with her wonderful wool. Isabelle with her beautiful handmade wooden items -pins, fobs, buttons, cheese boards, etc, which make special gifts. Jacques with his rug hooking frames and stands, along with his gripper frames for needle punch. We will provide a morning snack and lunch along with delicious sweets. Coffee, tea and water will be available. Please RSVP to Dawna Matthew at: matthewd @ ca.inter.net

Fond Memories of Ontario Waterways Annual 2018_ 2018 OHCG Annual  “Hooked on Waterways”  Ottawa, May 4-6, 2018  Ottawa Convention Centre  55 Colonel By Drive  Ottawa ON, K1N 9J2  Submitted by Ti Seymour & Claire Fradette  Nothing gets you in the mood to get creative, than a challenge from a friend.  So when Claire Fradette sent me a photo of her frog on a lily pad looking for love, I knew I had to help.  I whipped up another Lily Pad with a Remax sign and Claire got right on the job of making a lady frog to accompany it.  This was all in aid of the Olde Forge Rug Hookers call for hooked items for table decorations at the gala.  We wonder where this cute pair settled in the end. Hooked by Claire Fradette Hooked and Punched by Ti Seymour

OHCG 2018 Annual Exhibition Claire Fradette won the CraftOntario Affiliate Award! Claire Fradette showing her diploma We are so proud of our member Claire Fradette who won the Craft  Ontario Affiliate Award at the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition. Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences. Chosen and presented each year by our Affiliate Organization Members, the Craft Ontario Affiliate Awards help celebrate excellence in specific craft disciplines. Award criteria varies with each organization, but generally recognizes innovative use of materials or theme and best standards in quality and technique. Congratulations Claire! Rug hooekd by Claire Fradette Claire Fradette

BHCG 2018 Picnic Save the date! 2018 Picnic Notice

Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition and Conference  May 4 -6, 2018 Ottawa Conference and Event Centre 200 Coventry Rd Ottawa Ontario Our members "did us proud" with all their lovely work! Our Display at the  Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition. Our Display at the  Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition. Our Display at the  Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition. Our Display at the  Ontario Hooking Craft Guild 2018 Annual Exhibition.

A Guest from Massachusetts Well, isn’t the internet, especially our Website, wonderful! The Guild received an email from a gentleman in Sweden, saying that his mother-in-law, Phyllis Poor, who is an avid hooker, recently moved to Massachusetts, but is currently visiting Montreal. He wondered if she’d be welcome to visit our Monday hook-in. I assured him that we would love to have her join us. And so on April 30 Phyllis came to Beaconsfield to hook with us. Naturally we had a show and tell so she could see all the different and diverse pieces our talented members are working on. And I know Phyllis had a wonderful time! Some Phyllis work Show and Tell Phyllis and member Juliet

Rideau Valley Boots and Baskets Auction Day On Thursday, April 19th several of our members braved the unseasonable weather for a trip up to Burritts Rapids for RVBB’s Auction Day. What an amazing collections of goodies for sale, wool, patterns, quilting equipment, books. You name it, they had it! The auctioneer and helpers were kept hopping and the crowd kept spending! Not only did we leave with bins and bags full but we were served a lovely lunch. Thank you RVBB for a fun filled day! Rideau Valley Boots and Baskets Auction Day Rideau Valley Boots and Baskets Auction Day

Rug Hooking Demo and Display The Guild  have just received an invitation from the City of Pointe-Claire to participate in the event "Folk by the Lake"! Pointe-Claire Logo Cultural Rendez-Vous: Folk by the Lake (Pointe-Claire) May 26-27, 2018 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Stewart Hall Cultural Centre 176 Lakeshore Rd. Pointe-Claire, QC

BHCG Annual General Meeting Here you have the new Executive! Executive Committee  2018 President Dawna Matthew Vice-President  Emmy Maten Secretary  Nancy Thompson Treasurer Candace Fradette Executive, from left to right: Emmy, Candace, Nancy and Dawna.

OHCG Newsletter_ Ontario Hooking Craft Guild - Reports by Branch Beaconsfield Hooking Crafters Guild (Area 1) This is the Quarterly Activities Report published in the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild Newsletter. OHCG Newsletter - 2018 Issue 1 - Spring. Cover OHCG Newsletter - 2018 Issue 1 - Spring. Page 6 Reports by Branch OHCG Newsletter - 2018 Issue 1 - Spring.  page 16 4 of our members took part on this event. OHCG Newsletter - 2018 Issue 1 - Spring. page 27  Celebrating International Hooking Day! OHCG Newsletter - 2018 Issue 1 - Spring. Page 34 The sheep photos are ones that Claire, Candace, Ti & Dawna  took when they went to Vermont for a class with Sara  Burghoff and visited Shelburne museum to see the Patti Yoder show.

The 150th Anniversary of Canada           Canadian Cultural Heritage The year 2017 was Canada’s 150th anniversary. To extend and commemorate Canada’s Culture and Heritage, this year our Website’s  “Show & Tell” section will be dedicated to heritage buildings and historical sites. In the coming months, two of these structures, lighthouses and covered bridges, will be shown as seen by our rug hookers. Starting in January, Lighthouses will be highlighted in Show & Tell, to be followed by Covered bridges a few months later.  Show & Tell : Covered Bridges! From the middle 1800’s to the middle 2000’s over 1000 to 1200 covered bridges were built in Quebec alone, and, of these, 82 were still in existence in 2012. (Certain sources claim 100). These structures were erected to facilitate the transport of timber across watercourses, replacing the early primitive bridges made out of exposed wooden boards, which, unprotected from the elements,...

Sucrerie de la Montagne On March 29 we again* visited Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud, Quebec, for a delicious meal and great entertainment. Several of our members are now experienced spoon players but the band members told them not to quit their day jobs! Thanks to Monique Goulet our VP for organizing such a fun filled outing! * First visit: Spring 2018