September Guild Meeting – 16 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Show and Tell: Saanich Fair entries and summer projects, including projects created for the Fibonacci challenge (placemat(s) or napkin(s) using the Fibonacci sequence)

Workshop – Introduction to 4-shaft Loom Weaving

An introductory weaving workshop will be offered on 5 Saturday afternoons from Sep 13 to Oct 25. Cost is $350 for VHWSG members, $390 for non-members.

Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom.   The instructor will lead you through making a warp and dressing a loom as well as weaving techniques and planning a project.   No experience or equipment is required.

Registration is now open. For more information and registration instructions, see the Workshops page here.

Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025

Catalogue for the Saanich Fair is now available on the fair’s website here.

Please consider volunteering to help out at the fair (see June 2025 newsletter for contact information) and exhibiting your work in the Needle Arts room. You can find more information about Guild activities at the fair under the Activities tab (or click here.)

Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September

The virtual drop-ins (get-togethers on Zoom) for July, August and September have been cancelled. They may resume in the fall if there is interest.

NOTE: in-person drop-ins (last Tuesday of month at the hall) will continue through the summer.

Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025

Check out information about Texere under the Activities tab. Entry, Inventory and Artist Biography forms are now available on the Texere Entry Information page.

Fibrations 2025 – 17 August

Volunteers are needed to help out at the Guild tent at Fibrations 2025. Please check out the information under the Activities tab – click here.

For general information about Fibrations 2025, including a list of vendors, click here.