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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

Drop-In September 24, 2019, 7-9:00 pm

Make a ‘Cedrus Deodora’ Rose with Brenda and Barbara. You will be guided to make your own stemmed rose from Deodor Cedar cones. All materials will be provided along with a small donation box for supplies. 3861 Cedar Hill Cross

Diane Gray September 12, 2019September 29, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

Downtrodden Art – Floorcloth Painting Workshop

Make two 24 x 36 cotton canvas mats. No painting experience necessary – hand painted – freehand/stamps/stencils. Include preparation, design, finishing and care. 10:00 – 1:00 Sat & Sun Sept 21-22 Cost $105 plus $20 materials To register contact Diana

Laura Proctor September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

September General Meeting – September 19, 2019 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30)

Where did the summer go? Please join us for the September meeting and bring your summer projects and any entries that were in the Saanich Fair that you wish to share in our Show and Tell program.There is a special

Diane Gray September 2, 2019September 29, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Drop-In August 27: “Explore Chain and Other Types of Plying with Christine Purse”

If you’ve sent in your entry form and fees to the Saanich Fair but can’t take your items out yourself on Thursday the 28th, someone will be at the Drop In to collect your items and have them taken to

Diane Gray August 8, 2019September 2, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

July Drop-In: Fleece Preparation

Join in to share your skills and meet other members. Bring your spinning, knitting, baskets to work on. Bring your questions – we will all pitch in to help you answer them. This is an informal time to get to

Laura Proctor July 9, 2019August 8, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

June 20, 2019 AGM – Year End Reports

2018/19 Year end reports (presented at the June 2019 AGM) Outreach Chair Membership Chair Program Director (committee) Treasurer’s Report Equipment Manager Historian Librarian Newsletter Editor Scholarships Workshops Chair Webmaster  

Diane Gray June 6, 2019August 20, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

June – AGM, Stash Busting Sale, Show & Tell

The doors open at 6:30 pm. PLEASE no early birds!!!! The Stash Busting Sale will begin when people have set up their tables shortly AFTER 6:30. Members are responsible for their own items and sales. All unsold items must be

Laura Proctor June 5, 2019June 23, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

June Drop-in – Chemical Dyes

Join in to share your skills and meet other members. Bring your spinning, knitting, baskets to work on. Bring your questions – we will all pitch in to help you answer them. This is an informal time to get to

Laura Proctor June 5, 2019July 3, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, Uncategorized Read more

Monthly Meeting – Joint meeting with Deep Cove

May is our annual joint meeting with the Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners Guild.  The meeting this year will be hosted by the Deep Cove Guild at the Central Saanich Senior Centre Auditorium, 1229 Clarke Rd. Brentwood Bay The Challenge for

Laura Proctor May 7, 2019May 20, 2019 Activity, Meeting Notice Read more

Drop-in Tuesday May 28 (7:00-9:30)

3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community living Victoria) Spring! Colour! Dyestuffs! Bring your natural dyed bits, natural dye stuffs, stories, and adventures with making colour. Discussions should be interesting, and the evening might even be the jumping off point for

Diane Gray May 7, 2019June 5, 2019 Activity, Drop-in 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

  • 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
  • August 12, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In

What’s Happening

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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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