Burlington Hooking and Craft Guild

Site: Art Gallery of Burlington

Record #: BTN1060
Last Full Update: 03 Dec 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Art Gallery of Burlington 905-632-7796
Website www.artsburlington.ca/bhc-guild
Social Media Instagram Instagram
Primary Contact Onna Sofija Erstikaitis, President; Phone: 905-681-3712; Email: oersty@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Leslie Sutherland, Membership Coordinator; Phone: 905-847-6386; Email: sudsyles@gmail.com

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A nonprofit guild that promotes and develops the craft of traditional and modern hooked rug making
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Elections December

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Activities include studio time in dedicated studio, showcase displays and participation in Arts Burlington displays/events/sales

  • yearly hook-in, participation in area hook-ins and Ontario Hooking Craft Guild (OHCG) events
  • promotes fellowship among fibre enthusiasts 
  • encourages excellence of craftsmanship 
  • fosters an awareness of beauty in colour and design
  • extensive rug hooking library/cutters/supplies
Hours

Meetings (Sep-Jun): first Tuesday of the month

Studio time during Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) open hours (see AGB website for details)

  • weekly Thursday afternoon hooking for membership 
Areas Served Burlington - and surrounding area
Eligibility Guild members must also be members of the Art Gallery of Burlington
Application

Contact for information
Languages English
Fees Membership

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Art Gallery of Burlington
1333 Lakeshore Rd
Burlington, ON L7S 1A9
Intersection Maple Ave and Lakeshore Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Arts / Culture
HCSD Sub Heading Arts and Hobby Instruction
Service Categories Needlecraft Instruction