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Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Weaving and spinning in Victoria, BC, Canada since 1934.

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Author: Diane Gray

November General Meeting – November 21, 2019

Get ready it’s Stash Busting time again! Bring out those things that you just aren’t going to use and have someone take them off of your hands. Make some room on your shelf so you can get some more really

Diane Gray November 17, 2019November 24, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Introduction to Loom Weaving – Sunday afternoons September 20-October 25, 2020

Date: Sunday afternoons Sept 20 to Oct 25th (not including Thanksgiving) Time: 1:00pm -5:00pm Location: Weaving studio at Sunhill Farms (Old West Saanich Rd) Cost: $210 for Guild members and $260 for non-Guild members Materials: Looms and materials included Class:

Diane Gray November 12, 2019December 3, 2019 Activity, coming-workshops, Frontpage, Workshop Notice Read more

Project Planning Workshop – January 19 & 26 and February 2, 9 & 16, 2020

Date: Sunday afternoons January 19, 26, February 2,9 & 16th, 2020 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Location: Weaving studio at Sunhill Farms (Old West Saanich Rd) Cost: $165 for Guild members and $215 for non-Guild members Materials: You may use your own yarns

Diane Gray November 12, 2019December 3, 2019 Activity, coming-workshops, Frontpage, Workshop Notice Read more

Fiberworks Weaving Workshop – March 7 and 8, 2020

Date:  Bronze March 7, 2020; Silver March 8, 2020 Time: 9:30am-4:00pm with a lunch break Location: Victoria Community Living 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Rd (same place as our Drop-Ins) Cost: $90/session (per day) for guild members and $120/session (per day)

Diane Gray November 12, 2019December 3, 2019 Activity, coming-workshops, Frontpage, Workshop Notice Read more

Beginners Spinning Wheel Class by Jill Yelland-Demooy (FULL)

This Workshop is now FULL Nov 16th and 30th 1:00-4:00 pm 3 Students Max $100 including Supplies and Equipment Want to learn how to spin and create beautiful yarn in colours and textures that you want? Then come and join

Diane Gray September 24, 2019November 9, 2019 Activity, coming-workshops, noticeboard, Workshop Notice Read more

Drop-In September 24, 2019, 7-9:00 pm

Make a ‘Cedrus Deodora’ Rose with Brenda and Barbara. You will be guided to make your own stemmed rose from Deodor Cedar cones. All materials will be provided along with a small donation box for supplies. 3861 Cedar Hill Cross

Diane Gray September 12, 2019September 29, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

September General Meeting – September 19, 2019 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30)

Where did the summer go? Please join us for the September meeting and bring your summer projects and any entries that were in the Saanich Fair that you wish to share in our Show and Tell program.There is a special

Diane Gray September 2, 2019September 29, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Drop-In August 27: “Explore Chain and Other Types of Plying with Christine Purse”

If you’ve sent in your entry form and fees to the Saanich Fair but can’t take your items out yourself on Thursday the 28th, someone will be at the Drop In to collect your items and have them taken to

Diane Gray August 8, 2019September 2, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

June 20, 2019 AGM – Year End Reports

2018/19 Year end reports (presented at the June 2019 AGM) Outreach Chair Membership Chair Program Director (committee) Treasurer’s Report Equipment Manager Historian Librarian Newsletter Editor Scholarships Workshops Chair Webmaster  

Diane Gray June 6, 2019August 20, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Drop-in Tuesday May 28 (7:00-9:30)

3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community living Victoria) Spring! Colour! Dyestuffs! Bring your natural dyed bits, natural dye stuffs, stories, and adventures with making colour. Discussions should be interesting, and the evening might even be the jumping off point for

Diane Gray May 7, 2019June 5, 2019 Activity, Drop-in Read more
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Monthly Guild Meeting

3rd Thursday of the month (except July, August & December)
St. Aidan’s Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s Street, Victoria

Doors open at 6:30 pm; Meeting starts at 7:30 pm
Bring your mug for tea/coffee; Visitors welcome

Informal Guild Drop-In evening every last Tuesday of the month (except December) 7pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome. Community Living Victoria,
3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road – upstairs.

Visit the Guild on Facebook and Join our Private Group to ask/answer questions, arrange rides and share information.

Upcoming Events

  • December 5, 2019, 6:30 pm – Annual Potluck
  • December 9, 2019, 10:00 am – Registration Opens - Maiwa Spring Workshops
  • December 13, 2019, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Wintertide Handmade Market
  • December 14, 2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Wintertide Handmade Market
  • January 2, 2020, – Registration - International Fungi & Fiber Symposium

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Recent Posts

  • Spin-In Registration now open
  • November General Meeting – November 21, 2019
  • Guild Drop-In – Calculating sett and sampling with handspun yarns
  • Introduction to Loom Weaving – Sunday afternoons September 20-October 25, 2020
  • Project Planning Workshop – January 19 & 26 and February 2, 9 & 16, 2020
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