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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

Beginning Spinning Workshop – ONE SPACE LEFT!

Registration for the workshop “Beginning Spinning” (Mar 22, 29, Apr 5) is now open. This workshop will get you started in the world of spinning, you’ll learn some of the terms used for wheels and fibre as well as several

Wendy Seward February 7, 2025March 21, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Introduction to Weaving Structures – Workshop

Registration for the workshop “Introduction to Weaving Structures” (Apr/May 2025) is now open. This class will introduce students to various weave structures. Any one of these could be an in-depth class of its own, but here you will get a

Wendy Seward January 27, 2025April 29, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Spin-In 2025 – Saturday, 22 Feb, 10 – 3

February 22, 10 am to 3 pm First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 W Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC For more information and to register, check out our Spin-In page. Since space is limited, please complete the registration form if you

Wendy Seward January 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Activity Read more

February Guild Meeting – 18 Feb 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Guild members Jennifer Verrall, Janet Johnstone, and Joan Bobyn will talk about entering their work in juried shows. Jennifer has regularly entered work in the Juried Show at ANWG conferences; Janet has had work in the Sooke Fine Arts show;

Wendy Seward January 5, 2025February 24, 2025 Meeting Notice Read more

ANWG Movie Night – 22 Jan 2025, 6 p.m.

The ANWG Education Program is presenting a new initiative—Movie Bites, a movie evening once a month screening short movies of interest to fibre people. The first movie will zoom on Wednesday January 22, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Pacific Standard Time.

Wendy Seward January 5, 2025January 26, 2025 General News Read more

Distaff Day – Sat, 4 Jan 2025

Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild will host their annual Distaff Day on Saturday, 4 Jan 2025, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your own bagged lunch. Soup, coffee, tea and goodies will be provided. Admission by donation; $5 minimum.

Wendy Seward November 21, 2024January 5, 2025 Uncategorized Read more

January Guild Meeting – 21 Jan 2025 – Online ONLY – 1 p.m.

Our January 2025 presenter is Janet Phillips, weaver, fabric designer and author. She will speak to us from Britain via Zoom. Note that this meeting is ONLINE ONLY. The presentation will start at 1 p.m. – there is no business

Wendy Seward November 20, 2024January 26, 2025 Meeting Notice Read more

Theo Moorman Workshop (weaving) – Jan 2025

Registration is now open for the workshop on the Theo Moorman weaving technique. For information about the workshop, see the Workshops page. Registration closes on November 18, 2024.

Wendy Seward October 21, 2024January 16, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Christmas Party – 26 Nov, 7 – 9 p.m.

We will have a Christmas celebration at our November Drop-In meeting. Please bring potluck finger food snacks (savoury or sweet). Bring your own placemats, plates, cutlery and mug. We will provide tea and coffee. There will be a few activities

Wendy Seward October 4, 2024January 5, 2025 Meeting Notice Read more

November Guild Meeting – 19 Nov 2024, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Carly Stephanowich, of Lorelei Textile Design, will speak about eco-printing on repurposed cotton using locally foraged plants.

Wendy Seward October 4, 2024November 20, 2024 Meeting Notice Read more
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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 24, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-in Evening (Jan-Jun 2025)
  • June 27, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • July 8, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In
  • July 12, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Spin-Out 2025
  • July 29, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening

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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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