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Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Weaving and spinning in Victoria, BC, Canada since 1934.

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Author: Wendy Seward

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

2024 October Guild Meeting – 15 Oct, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Sarah Thornton will speak about the Vancouver Island Fibreshed.

Wendy Seward September 24, 2024November 6, 2024 General News Read more

Fibrations 2024 – 18 August, 10 am – 4 pm

Fibrations 2024 happens on Sunday, 18 Aug. An annual one-of-a-kind public free event and a community celebration of fibre artists for enthusiasts, makers, crafters, the general public and everyone in between! Please volunteer to help out with the Guild tent

Wendy Seward July 19, 2024August 20, 2024 Activity Read more

Spin-Out 2024 – Sunday, 21 July

Save the date (Sunday, 21 July) for this year’s Spin-Out. It’s planned for Esquimalt-Gorge Park – same location as the past 2 years. For more information, check the Spin-In/Out page under Activities: https://vhwsg.ca/activities/spin-in/

Wendy Seward June 7, 2024July 30, 2024 Activity, calendar Read more

June Guild Meeting and AGM – 18 Jun 2024

After the regular meeting (usually short), we will hold the Guild’s Annual General Meeting for review of the past year and election of officers for the upcoming year. The evening will also have Show and Tell and a stash-busting sale.

Wendy Seward June 7, 2024June 27, 2024 Activity, calendar, 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

  • August 30, 2025 – September 1, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Saanich Fair 2025
  • September 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Intro Weaving workshop
  • September 16, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Sep - Dec 2025)
  • September 27, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Intro Weaving workshop
  • September 30, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening

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Recent Posts

  • Workshop – Beginning Spinning
  • September Guild Meeting – 16 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • Workshop – Introduction to 4-shaft Loom Weaving
  • Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025
  • Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September
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