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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

Stashbusting Sale – June 3 deadline!!!

Normally the June meeting is an opportunity for stashbusting.  This year we will be creative and use the newsletter (and if enough entries, the website). Members wishing to decrease their stash should describe the items in a short paragraph with

Laura Proctor May 22, 2021June 12, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Guild Book, Audio-Visual & Magazine Sale

The Guild Book Sale is underway! For the time being, the sale is open to guild members only. The Guild Book Sale is going well, but there are still lots of books and magazines available at $2 for books/audio/visual and

Laura Proctor May 10, 2021June 21, 2021 Activity, calendar, General News Read more

May Guild Meeting – May 20, 7 pm

After an excellent presentation, Kim has sent some additional information for guild members. That information has been sent to all members by email – check your inbox! You may also be interested in upcoming workshops with Kim in June –

Laura Proctor April 27, 2021June 12, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Photographing Textiles – presentation recording and handout

The recording of the presentation by Katrina of Crafty Jak’s on April 22 on the topic of Photographing Textiles is now available to guild members ONLY. All members should have received a link to the recording by email. The handout

Laura Proctor April 26, 2021June 12, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Guild Drop-In Evening – April 27, 7 pm

Come one, come all!  The last Tuesday of every month has long been an evening when guild members would gather together to work (spin, knit, weave, ….) and chat. It is time to do it again – this time virtually

Laura Proctor April 25, 2021May 7, 2021 Activity, Drop-in, General News Read more

Virtual Spin-In – April 24, 1:30 – 3:30

Saturday, April 24 is upon us … and our first Virtual Spin-In. Hope to see you there!!! Come one, come all! With no way to get together in person, we are trying a virtual Spin-In using our Zoom account. Everyone

Laura Proctor April 19, 2021April 26, 2021 Activity, noticeboard, publicoutreach, virtualentertainments Read more

April Guild Meeting – John Hetts, Mongolia – April 15, 7pm

All members have  now received a  link to view the presentation. If you did not receive the link by email, please first check your junk mail folder and then, if you don’t find the message, contact programs@vhwsg.ca Following the business

Laura Proctor April 10, 2021May 22, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Virtual Spin-In 2021

Saturday April 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 Come for a few minutes or stay for 2 hours. You will need to have a computer with Zoom (video and audio capabilities). Non-spinners are welcome. Just bring your knitting or set up

Laura Proctor March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

Virtual Sheep to Shawl – Registration Closes July 1!

We missed the Saanich Fair Sheep to Shawl demonstration last year, so the idea of a virtual Sheep to Shawl was born! This event is supported by the VHWSG but is open to all spinners on Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Laura Proctor March 28, 2021June 12, 2021 Activity Read more

Drop-In Evening – March 30, 7pm

Come one, come all!  The last Tuesday of every month has long been an evening when guild members would gather together to work (spin, knit, weave, ….) and chat. It is time to do it again – this time virtually

Laura Proctor March 28, 2021March 31, 2021 Activity, Drop-in, General News 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

  • July 29, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening
  • August 17, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Fibrations 2025
  • August 26, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening
  • August 30, 2025 – September 1, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Saanich Fair 2025
  • September 16, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Sep - Dec 2025)

What’s Happening

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Recent Posts

  • Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025
  • Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September
  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • Fibrations 2025 – 17 August
  • Spin-Out 2025 – Saturday, 12 July 2025
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