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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: Wendy Seward

Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025

Catalogue for the Saanich Fair is now available on the fair’s website here. Please consider volunteering to help out at the fair (see June 2025 newsletter for contact information) and exhibiting your work in the Needle Arts room. You can

Wendy Seward July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Activity, Frontpage Read more

Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September

The virtual drop-ins (get-togethers on Zoom) for July, August and September have been cancelled. They may resume in the fall if there is interest. NOTE: in-person drop-ins (last Tuesday of month at the hall) will continue through the summer.

Wendy Seward July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Drop-in, Frontpage Read more

Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025

Check out information about Texere under the Activities tab. Entry, Inventory and Artist Biography forms are now available on the Texere Entry Information page.

Wendy Seward June 8, 2025June 10, 2025 Frontpage Read more

Fibrations 2025 – 17 August

Volunteers are needed to help out at the Guild tent at Fibrations 2025. Please check out the information under the Activities tab – click here. For general information about Fibrations 2025, including a list of vendors, click here.

Wendy Seward June 8, 2025June 9, 2025 Activity, Frontpage Read more

Spin-Out 2025 – Saturday, 12 July 2025

It’s back – at Esquimalt-Gorge Park, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. See details under the Activities tab or click here.

Wendy Seward May 14, 2025June 8, 2025 Activity, Frontpage Read more

Highland Games – 17, 18 May 2025

VHWSG will have a presence at the Games. Find more information here .

Wendy Seward May 14, 2025May 28, 2025 Uncategorized Read more

June Guild Meeting – 17 June 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Annual General Meeting followed by Show and Tell and a Stash-Busting sale.

Wendy Seward May 14, 2025June 18, 2025 Meeting Notice Read more

DATE CHANGE: May Guild Meeting – 27 May 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Date changed to 27 May 2025 – one week later than usual. Patti Barker will speak on Nuno felting.

Wendy Seward March 8, 2025June 8, 2025 Meeting Notice Read more

DATE CHANGE: May Drop-In – 20 May 2025

The drop-in evening at St Luke’s Church hall will move a week earlier, to 20 May 2025, from 7 – 9 p.m. This change accommodates Patti Barker’s visit the following week.

Wendy Seward March 8, 2025May 28, 2025 Uncategorized Read more

April Guild Meeting – 15 April 2025 , 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Yoriko Oki speaking on dying for weaving. (www.yorikooki.com)

Wendy Seward March 8, 2025April 29, 2025 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

  • July 29, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening
  • 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 16, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Sep - Dec 2025)

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Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Spin-Out 2025 – Saturday, 12 July 2025
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