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