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Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

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

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Author: Diane Gray

April Drop-in: April 25, 2016 (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 this month is “Silk.”

Diane Gray April 10, 2017May 5, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

April General Meeting – Thursday April 20 (doors open at 7:00 pm)

Diane Gray April 10, 2017October 20, 2017 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

March Guild Drop-in

March 28, 2016 (Last Tuesday of the month ongoing) Time: 7pm – 9pm No theme has been decided, so bring whatever suits your fancy, work on a project or two, and/or visit.

Diane Gray March 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

March 16, 2017 Ruth Anstey Memorial Lecture

This year’s Ruth Anstey lecturer is renowned tapestry weaver Jane Kidd. Jane’s work has been exhibited in shows around the world and is found in many provincial and national public and private art collections. There will be no regular meeting,

Diane Gray March 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Victoria Spin-in (Full)

Victoria Spin-In – Saturday February 18, 2017, 10 to 4 at the Saanich Fairgrounds, 528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton,BC V8M 1S8 Registration limited to 80. Bring your own lunch and mug Coffee, tea and goodies provided. There will be a

Diane Gray February 7, 2017March 10, 2017 Activity Read more

February Guild Drop-in

“Experiments” – what sort of fibre-y things have you experimented with, what was the outcome, and what did you learn?

Diane Gray February 7, 2017March 10, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

February Meeting

Lorelei Sommer will share her experiences—and the project she created—in the Master Spinner Program.

Diane Gray February 7, 2017March 10, 2017 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

January Guild Drop-In Date: January 31, 2017 (Last Tuesday of the month ongoing) Time: 7pm – 9pm

Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. Scholarship recipient Carole Davidson will present about her experiences at the Metchosin International Summer School for the Arts (MISSA)

Diane Gray January 18, 2017February 8, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

January General Meeting -January 18, 7:30 – doors at 7:00

January: Kiltmaker Steve Ashton will kick off our 2017 programming with a presentation about custom kilt-making, along with the history, design and weaving of tartan fabrics.

Diane Gray January 18, 2017February 8, 2017 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

December Annual Christmas Party – December 8

December: No regularly scheduled meeting. Instead, please join us for the annual guild Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club. Bring a potluck item, a serving spoon/fork, and your place setting. We will have

Diane Gray November 7, 2016February 8, 2017 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more
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Monthly Guild Meeting

Our meeting night is the 3rd TUESDAY of each month except July, August and December. We meet in person at St Luke’s Church Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd and virtually on Zoom. Guests are welcome. Go to Meetings for more information.

Please watch our website and Facebook presence for updates.

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

Upcoming Events

  • August 17, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Fibrations 2025
  • August 26, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening
  • August 30, 2025 – September 1, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Saanich Fair 2025
  • September 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Intro Weaving workshop
  • September 16, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Sep - Dec 2025)

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Recent Posts

  • Workshop – Introduction to 4-shaft Loom Weaving
  • Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025
  • Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September
  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • Fibrations 2025 – 17 August
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