Burlington Hooking Craft Guild

What is Rug Hooking?

Rug Hooking is an ancient Textile art.  Cut strips of woven woolen material are looped into the open  weave of a burlap, cotton warp or linen backing.  Rugs, wall hangings, table mats and assorted items of lasting beauty can be created.  The techniques are equally applicable to traditional and contemporary designs.

What we are...

The Guild is an association whose aims are:

  1. To promote and develop Traditional Rug Hooking.  

  2. To provide opportunities to exchange ideas and information.

  3. To encourage excellence of craftsmanship.

  4. To experiment with various techniques and materials.

  5. To promote traditional rug hooking within the community.

  6. To make connections with other rug hooking artists.

  7. To co-operate with other guilds within the Burlington Art Centre.

  8. To have fun!

Guild membership is a sharing experience. All members volunteer some time to the Guild's management, its activities, BAC fundraising events and to the maintenance of the studio.

Facilities

Spacious well-lit studio, equipped with

  • Kitchen
  • Dying Facilities
  • Cutters,Materials etc.

Meetings

The Guild’s monthly meeting is the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm – September to June.  These meetings consist of programs, speakers, demos, workshops, etc. All year we also meet every Thursday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and Tuesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm for hooking and fellowship. Membership in the Burlington Guild is open to everyone interested in Traditional Rug Hooking.

Membership

Individual..............$15.00 per year
Senior (65+) .........$12.00 per year

NOTE:   Hooking Craft Guild Members must also be members of the Burlington Art Centre.The Burlington Hooking Craft Guild is a Branch of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild.

Contact Us

BHCG Website

Guild contact:  Marilyn Waller - 905-635-5455

Ontario Hooking Craft Guild

We are a branch of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild (OHCG).

Membership in OHCG is open to all interested in the art of traditional rug hooking. Only members of OHCG can show completed work at their display, held in conjunction with their Annual Meeting. This display is open to the public for a small fee on the second day.