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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

[FULL] Introduction to Loom Weaving – September 12th to October 25th, 2021

September 12th to October 25th, 2021 Five Sunday afternoons (not  the 19th or Thanksgiving) – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Number of Students: One space open Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom. 

Laura Proctor August 24, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Guild Helpline

Helpline within the Guild –  gethelp@vhwsg.ca The aim of the help line is  to help make connections between members easier. The challenge for many of us is what to do or who to talk to when we need help or

Laura Proctor July 16, 2021March 8, 2025 Uncategorized Read more

Virtual Sheep to Shawl – Registration deadline June 30

The Virtual Sheep to Shawl has nine teams registered as of June 26 with only 4 days until registration closes on July 1. To follow some of the activity on Facebook, there is a private group called Virtual Sheep to

Laura Proctor June 30, 2021July 18, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

“Weaving in a Parallel Universe” Workshop with Linda Hartshorn (Jan/Feb 2022)

We will be offering this Zoom workshop by Linda Hartshorn on Jan 29, Feb 5 & 6th 2022. The workshop runs 2 1/2 days. On the full days lectures are 3 times a day, usually 10 am, 1 pm and

Laura Proctor June 30, 2021January 29, 2022 Activity, General News, noticeboard, Online Workshops, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

June Guild Meeting and AGM

Everyone should now have received their ballots for voting on the three motions for the AGM. The messages will have come from the address vote@vhwsg.ca If you are a guild member and have not received your ballot, please first check

Laura Proctor June 13, 2021June 30, 2021 General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Backward Worsted Draft Workshop with Kim McKenna – FULL

This workshop is currently FULL. If people are interested in another workshop with Kim, we can start a waitlist. Please email workshops@vhwsg.ca This Workshop will be on line, a computer with Zoom video and audio will be required to participate

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, General News, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Workshop – Linda Hartshorn – Weaving in a Parallel Universe

We are planning a workshop in February 2022 with Linda Hartshorn – Weaving in a Parallel Universe. The workshop will be virtual on Zoom and will accommodate up to 20 people. For reference only, we are hoping to keep the

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021June 30, 2021 Activity Read more

Stashbusting Sale begins – Monday, June 14, 9am

The list for the stashbusting sale will be sent to all members at about 9am on Monday, June 14, 2021. All sales/wanted/give aways are to be arranged directly between members. The Guild organizers are NOT involved beyond distributing the lists.

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021June 21, 2021 Activity, General News, virtualentertainments Read more

Workshops by Kim Mckenna – registration deadline approaches!

The Silk Weaving Studio and Sanjo Silk offer two workshops by Kim McKenna – online via Zoom. June 12, 2021 10am – 4:30pm — Exploring the Colour Wheel with Wool/Silk Blends with Kim McKenna Registration Deadline May 26 June 19,

Laura Proctor May 23, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard, Online Workshops Read more

Stashbusting Sale – June 3 deadline!!!

Normally the June meeting is an opportunity for stashbusting.  This year we will be creative and use the newsletter (and if enough entries, the website). Members wishing to decrease their stash should describe the items in a short paragraph with

Laura Proctor May 22, 2021June 12, 2021 Activity, General News, 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

  • 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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