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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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Activity

Spin-Out 2025 – 12 July 2025

It’s back – at Esquimalt-Gorge Park, so save the date. More information to come.

Wendy Seward May 14, 2025 Activity, Frontpage 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

Saanich Fair 2024 – Aug 31, Sep 1, 2

If you’re not already involved with the Saanich Fair, it’s time to make plans to join the fun. Volunteer to help out in the Needle Arts Room, with the Sheep to Shawl demonstration on Saturday, the Fibres to Finish group

Laura Proctor July 19, 2024September 8, 2024 Activity, 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

90th Anniversary Fashion Show – see the garments

Voting for the People’s Choice Award in the 90th Anniversary Fashion Show has closed and the winner is: Lee’s long tunic! You can still see all of the items from the show at the link below. People’s Choice for the

Laura Proctor May 10, 2024July 19, 2024 Activity Read more

May Guild Meeting – May 21, 7pm

This is a Show & Tell meeting to enjoy seeing the garments from the Fashion Show and all the other items everyone brings to share. There will be NO Zoom meeting – come out in person to enjoy looking at

Laura Proctor May 6, 2024June 7, 2024 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

2024 April Guild Meeting – April 16, 7pm

Our guest speaker for this month will be Kimberly Nelson, known for the last ten years as The Artful Acorn, is a curiosity driven natural fibre artist. When not working full-time for a non-profit agency, she indulges in tiny basketry,

Laura Proctor April 9, 2024April 29, 2024 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

90th Anniversary Garment Challenge, Fashion Show and Tea

The Victoria Handweavers and Spinners Guild was formed on March 7, 1934, when a group of ten women met at the Women’s Institute to teach weaving: (https://vhwsg.ca/about/guild-history/) In celebration of the Guild’s 90th anniversary, we are holding a Garment Challenge,

Laura Proctor March 21, 2024June 7, 2024 Activity, noticeboard 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

  • May 23, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • May 24, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Weaving Workshop
  • May 25, 2025, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm – 100 Mile Fleece and Fibre
  • May 27, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – May General Meeting (one-time only)
  • May 28, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Nuno Felting with Patti Barker

What’s Happening

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Recent Posts

  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • Spin-Out 2025 – 12 July 2025
  • Highland Games – 17, 18 May 2025
  • June Guild Meeting – 17 June 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • DATE CHANGE: May Guild Meeting – 27 May 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
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