Carey Pallister, Archivist, Sisters of St. Ann Archives, British Columbia will discuss the historical importance of fibre arts education in the lives of their students. Displays from their extensive textile collection will be available
October Drop-in: October 31, 2017 (7pm-9pm)
Since Drop In night is actually Hallowe’en night, be prepared to see some of us in costume (and feel free to join in)
October General Meeting – Thursday October 19 (doors open at 7:00 pm)
ANWG 2017 Theme. Speakers are the four scholarship recipients and Show & Tell will feature fibre projects by fibre enthusiasts who attended ANWG classes.
September General Meeting – Thursday September 21 (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Come to the September meeting with your ideas & wish list for program speakers! Show & Tell by Saanich Fair Entrants
Hector “Pato” Flores [1931-2017]
Hector was a silk weaver by profession and a trade union leader in Chile’s Textile Workers Union. He emigrated from Chile to Canada in 1978 following the US supported coup and subsequent dictatorship in Chile of General Augusto Pinochet. After
June and Summer Guild Drop-Ins – Last Tuesday of each month 7-9 pm
Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. Dates: No drop-in for June … we will all be getting ready for the ANWG conference which start on
June General Meeting – Thursday June 15th (doors open at 7:00)
AGM Voting for 2017-18 Executive Show and Tell: Bring all challenge projects, featured study group project, and other recently completed items. Stash Sale: Bring fibre, books or equipment that you no longer use. Please price and sell your own items
ANWG Newsletter – Spring 2017
ANWG Spring Newsletter has recently been added to “Fibre links” under other Guild Newsletters
May Joint Meeting with Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners Guild – Thursday May 18 (doors open at 7:00 pm)
Venue: Brentwood Library Building, 1229 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay Join us for the annual joint meeting with the Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners Guild, featuring Jane Stafford as the speaker. Deep Cove is hosting this year. The meeting will be
May Drop-in: May 30, 2017 (7pm-9pm)
Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. The theme for the May Drop In is ‘Lace'( in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday). Lace weight spun yarn,