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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: Laura Proctor

First In-person meeting and Show & Tell

After two years it was exciting to meet in-person in our new location! Enjoy the online Show & Tell photos to see some of our members’ work.    

Laura Proctor September 26, 2022October 30, 2022 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Guild Virtual Drop-In – September 13, 7 pm

The virtual drop-ins are on Zoom from 7-9pm on the second Tuesday of every month. A time to visit, share your creations and ideas, help others with problems and generally have a fibre-oriented social time! Everyone is welcome! Non-members welcome,

Laura Proctor September 10, 2022September 16, 2022 Activity, Drop-in, General News Read more

September Guild Meeting – September 20, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, September 20th, St. Luke’s Church Hall, doors open at 6:30 and meeting begins at 7:00. Summer is winding down and we’re sure you have lots of interesting projects to show. Please bring anything you would like to share as

Laura Proctor September 10, 2022September 21, 2022 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Guild In-person Drop-In Evening – September 27, 7pm

The Guild Drop-In evening is open to everyone – members and non-members alike. This is a time for visiting and getting to know each other. The Drop-In is held every month on the last Tuesday of the month from 7

Laura Proctor September 10, 2022September 29, 2022 Activity, Drop-in, General News Read more

2022 Spin-Out

This event was a great success! Thanks to the organizers. We hope to do this again next year! This year’s Spin-In is called Spin-Out (because we will be spinning outside – rain or shine). Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum

Laura Proctor July 27, 2022September 28, 2022 Activity, General News Read more

Zoom Drop-In Evening: The date is changing

The next Zoom Drop-in is June 14th from 7-9pm. Zoom Drop-in will occur year round, on the 2nd Tuesday every month. All current guild members will receive an invitation to the Zoom event. Non-members are welcome to join us, and

Laura Proctor June 12, 2022June 17, 2022 Activity, Drop-in, General News, publicoutreach Read more

June Guild Meeting – AGM and Stash Busting Sale – June 21

[Remember – we are meeting on the third TUESDAY of the month] June 21 Doors  open at 6:30 pm The Annual General meeting will begin at 7pm with presentation of year end reports and the election of next year’s executive.

Laura Proctor June 1, 2022June 23, 2022 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

June Drop-In Evening – June 28, 7 to 9 pm

The Guild Drop-In Evening is an opportunity to get together with guild members for an informal evening of conversation and sharing. Bring your spinning wheel, knitting or other project to work on. Bring questions if you’d like help from other

Laura Proctor May 31, 2022July 8, 2022 Activity, Drop-in, General News, noticeboard, publicoutreach Read more

May Guild Meeting – TUESDAY May 17 – “Pandemic” Show & Tell (Hybrid Format)

LAST DAY to vote in the May 2022 Spring Challenge until midnight tonight. May 2022 Show and Tell items submitted for display are now online for your viewing pleasure! 2022 May Show & Tell and “Spring” Challenge We are now

Laura Proctor May 25, 2022June 1, 2022 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice, noticeboard Read more

Basket Making Workshop —-FULL

This class is now full. We will be having a Basket weaving workshop making a Zarzo flower basket (gathering basket), with Johanne Byskov. There will be room for 8 participants. Cost: will be approx $35/person Date: June 25th Location: Central

Laura Proctor May 18, 2022November 24, 2022 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop 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

  • June 10, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In
  • June 13, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • June 16, 2025 – June 21, 2025, - – ANWG Conference
  • June 17, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Feb - Jun 2025)
  • June 20, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays

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Recent Posts

  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • Fibrations 2025 – 17 August
  • Spin-Out 2025 – Saturday, 12 July 2025
  • Highland Games – 17, 18 May 2025
  • June Guild Meeting – 17 June 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
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