The March program has traditionally been a special lecture named in memory of Ruth Anstey, one of several members, who left money to the guild after her death. This year the guild celebrates its 85 birthday. The program presents the
Fleece Judging Workshop – June 1, 1:00-3:00
Learn to skirt a fleece and assess its wool qualities. This workshop will reflect the Olds College Fibre Week class on Wool Judging. It will be a hands on examination of a number of different local sheep fleeces. We will
February General Meeting – February 21, 2019 (doors open 6:30)
The meeting schedule will be slightly changed tonight: 6:30 Doors open 7:00 Display of works by our speaker 7:30 Presentation by fibre artist Nancy Wesley 8:30 (approx, following the presentation) Business meeting 8:40 Show &
Spin-In 2019
Saturday February 23, 2019, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton Registration fee – $20 For full information see the SpinIn Activity page.
Needle Felting Workshop – March 10, 2019
Learn Needle Felting to create a 4” tall black-faced sheep. Techniques for felting with locks will be taught to create his curls. No experience necessary. All materials included. Date: Sunday March 10, 12–4:00 pm Place: The Victoria Centre for Community
January Drop-in – January 29, 2019 (7:00-9:00 pm)
A busy night scheduled this month!! the Texere committee will have a presence at the Drop-In to answer questions and sell hang tags; the natural dye samples (onion skins, marigold, correopsis) missing at the Demo Night display will be on
January General Meeting – Thursday January 17 (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Doors open at 6:30. Library opens at 7:00. Don’t forget your cup for tea/coffee. *There will be no Show and Tell in tonight’s program. Demonstration Night A “skills fair” where members share special skills with everyone through individual displays available
November Drop-in Tuesday November 27, 2018 (7pm-9pm)
Join in to share your skills and meet other members. Bring your spinning, knitting, baskets to work on. Bring your questions – we will all pitch in to help you answer them. Come and learn about and/or try Core Spinning
Shadow Weave Workshop – March 2019
This workshop is presently full. Things happen, however, so please contact jenniferverrall@gmail.com or workshops@vhwsg.ca if you’d like to be on the waiting list, and we’ll contact you if someone has to drop out. The three-day workshop will be on March
November General Meeting – Thursday November 15 (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Doors open at 6:30. Library opens at 7:00. Don’t forget your cup for tea/coffee. Six Guild Members who attended a workshop entitled “The Class of Wool” on Pender Island in October, will share some of what they learned with stories