Sur notre Histoire
Sur l'histoire de la Guilde **Article en anglais ** HISTORY OF THE LAKESHORE HOOKING CRAFT GUILD (1990) In the fall of 1974 the city of Beaconsfield placed a notice in “The News and Chronicle” concerning rug hooking lessons. Amongst those responding were Madeleine Bastien, Kay Cousineau, Vera Kelly and Marg O’Reilly. Lois Morris taught this first group of beginners the basic shading and continued to guide their progress with more advanced courses as well as continuing to teach beginners. Lois taught until January 1980. This was te start of rug hooking in this area. The Lakeshore Woolgathers Hooking Craft Guild evolved from the original group, meeting at Centennial Hall or in the nearby chalet. Ann Grinley became the first president. Past presidents: 1975-77 Ann Grimley 1977-78 Bev Sparey 1978-80 Kay Cousineau 1980-82 Pat Reid 1982-84 Vera Kelly 1984-86 ...