Newsletter highlights
Want to know more about what we’re up to? We’re delighted you’re interested. Here are the highlights. Olde Forgers can find the full news in the members only section.
Newsletter Highlights
Welcome to Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking
Here you can find out about our activities and meeting dates. If you’re in the nation’s capital please visit during a meeting, take part in a workshop or attend one of our events.
As well, you may want to check out the hooking-related resources and links – they may be helpful regardless of where you’re located.
We hope you enjoy the site and wish you all some very happy hooking.
Workshops
& other events
Information about our workshops so others, beyond Olde Forge, can know more about what we’re up to, and join us when there’s room.
About us
We are a rug hooking group based in Ottawa, Ontario with members from across the Ottawa Valley and into Western Quebec. Members are optionally individually affiliated with the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild (OHCG) and Ottawa Olde Forge is recognized as an OHCG branch within Area 1. OHCG provides a connection to rug hooking throughout the province of Ontario and Western Quebec.
Our 90+ Olde Forge members hook in a wide range of styles using a variety of backings. They also incorporate other fibre arts — for example, felting and embroidery — into their pieces.
Every year, except in 2018 when we cohosted the OHCG Annual, Ottawa Olde Forge hosts a hook-in for Area 1. Rug hookers from all across the region are invited to attend. Other Area 1 branches include those in Beaconsfield, Brockville, Burritts Rapids, Deep River, Martintown, Pointe Claire and Prescott.
Membership information
Olde Forge membership runs from Sept 1-Aug 31 annually. Fees are currently $20 and collected in the fall when we reconvene after a summer break.
We also collect and submit membership fees for OHCG on behalf of those members who choose to support this umbrella organization. Fees for OHCG are $40, which include HST.
Meeting details
Location:
Maki House Community Centre
19 Leeming Drive
Ottawa, ON K2H 5P6
Crystal Beach area
Times:
1st Saturday of each month : 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month : 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Meeting dates are subject to change due to statutory holidays, including Labour Day, Thankgiving and Easter. See the meeting schedule below for exact dates each year.
Business meetings are held at the Saturday and 1st Thursday meetings of each month. Tea and coffee are supplied, so bring your lunch, your mug, your hooking, and join in the fun!
2020
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January
Sat 4 – Welcome Back
Thurs 9
Thurs 23
February
Sat 1
Thurs 13
Thurs 27
March
Sat 7
Thurs 12
Thurs 26
April
Sat 4
Thurs 9
Thurs 23
May
Sat 2
Thurs 14
Thurs 28
June
Sat 6 Last meeting before summer break
Members of the Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking group can join the Facebook group of the same name. It is a private group restricted to members only. It was born early 2017 and has become a vibrant and interesting place to hang out. Expect to find pictures of recent work, discussions of best practices, and general hooking issues.
Ottawa Olde Forge Annual Area 1 Hook-in
Saturday April 27, 2019
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Britannia United Church
985 Pinecrest Rd, Ottawa
(located in the west end; close to Hwys 417 and 416)
Designed by Beverly Conway. Hooked by Elaine Armstrong
| Be sure to bring: | Your hooking, something for show and tell, scissors for sharpening |
| We’re providing: | The Sharpening Shoppe’s mobile unit, 7-8 vendors, door prizes, a wonderful lunch |
| Fee: | $5 — You can pay at the door, or, if you choose to pay in advance and reduce the lineup, when you register (see below), mention that you’d like to pre-pay and we’ll let you know how you can do this. |
| To register: | Send email to Olde Forge Rug Hooking. Space is limited; registration in advance is required. |
| Confirmed vendors include: |
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Hooking in the Park
A great way to stay connected over the summer — no business, just gather to hook and visit.
| Be sure to bring: | Bring your hooking, lunch, beverage and a lawn chair. |
| Location | Rockcliffe Park. Plan to meet up in the picnic area and choose the (free) parking lot that’s close by. |
| Map and info: | This is an NCC park. Map and info at the NCC parks website. |
| Get directions: | Click here for directions. |
| Dates (rain dates in brackets): |
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| Time: | 10 am to 2 pm, but you can arrive earlier and stay as long as you like. |