Victoria Handweavers and Spinners Guild 1934 – 2024 An exhibition of work in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Victoria Handweavers and Spinners Guild including work from the guild’s Permanent Collection and current work by guild members. The show
Introduction to Weaving Workshop – one space left!
Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom. The instructors will lead you through making a warp and dressing a loom as well as weaving techniques and planning a project. No
2024 January Guild Meeting – 16 January
Links to the recording of Anne’s presentation and handouts have been sent by email to all members. DUE TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE WEATHER AND ROADS, THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO MOVE THE JANUARY 16 GUILD MEETING TO ZOOM ONLY. There
Holiday Tea and Vintage Fashion Show – Nov 28
The Holiday Tea and Vintage Fashion Show are happening November 28th at St Luke’s Church, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Doors open at 1:30 pm and the show begins at 2 pm. Tea will be served after the show. Spouses
2023 November Guild Meeting – Nov 21, 7pm
November meeting will introduce a collector. Nessa Herman has been collecting since she was a teen (thanks to her indulgent and understanding parents) and has amassed an amazing collection of purses to show us. Nessa requests that the membership be
2023 October Guild Meeting – Oct 17, 7pm
Bring your finished projects and your Bingo Card, and with your hard work win a Bingo prize. Lynda and Brenda will also be leading another small challenge at the meeting. Doors open at 6:30 so you can peruse the Free
Beginning Spinning Workshop (FULL)
Date: Oct 28th, Nov 4th and 11th from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm Location: Brentwood Bay Cost: $150 for Guild members and $190 for non-Guild members. Wheels may be available for the workshop, if you are a Guild member you can also
2023 September Guild Meeting – Sept 19, 7pm
Doors open at 6:30 so you can peruse the Free Table (items brought by guild members to be taken home by others without charge), the Library (full members can sign out books and or magazines for a month or until
Fibrations is coming! Volunteers still needed.
It is almost August, that means it is almost Fibrations (Sunday, August 20)! We are still looking for more volunteers, so if you are interested please send an email to fibrations@vhwsg.ca or fill out the form on the guild website.
Spin-Out 2023
This year’s Spin-In is called Spin-Out (because we will be spinning outside – rain or shine). Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd Location in the park: red picnic tables area (see photo) close to the main public parking lot and