ABOUT US

Our Vision
“Connecting Creativity with the Canadian lifestyle.”

Mission
“Committed to serving and engaging Canada's creative industry on all levels, engaging all participants, suppliers, retailers/purchasers, designers, educators and consumers, with energy and excitement.

As a non profit organization, our mandate is to help our members succeed and help promote crafting in Canada on all levels. The association brings together many different types of crafting and business structures who share common goals and common business challenges. Every business has a limit of time and resources, especially as a small independent retailer which covers the majority of our membership. The CCHA is here to help pool resources of its members, offer time saving solutions, explore the needs of its members and fill these needs in a cost effective and productive manner. The association is also an advocate for the industry.

General Information
The Canadian Craft and Hobby Association (CCHA) is a not-for-profit association incorporated under Section II of the Canada Companies Act.  The Association was founded in 1978 and Letters Patent issued to the CCHA on August 23, 1980.

In 2006 the Association added the following vision statement “Connecting Sewing and Crafting to the "Canadian Lifestyle".

Currently the CCHA has a contract position for a Director of Operations and will seek additional administrative staff as and when needed. We carry insurance for our Directors and Officers.  

The CCHA has in the past produced two trade shows annually - in Toronto and in Calgary.  The Association offers numerous membership benefits, and aims to promote consumer awareness programs. The CCHA participates whenever possible at other industry events such as Craft and Hobby Association, based in the United Stated.