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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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Drop-in

May Drop-in: May 29, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

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. As well as the usual visiting and activities,

Diane Gray May 11, 2018June 14, 2018 Activity, Drop-in, Uncategorized Read more

March Drop-in: March 27, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

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. The theme this month will be Showing your

Diane Gray March 21, 2018April 9, 2018 Activity, Drop-in Read more

November Drop-in: November 28, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

Victoria Centre for Community Living, Victoria, BC at 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (between Cedar Hill and Braefoot). Jennifer from Jentile Rabbitry will  discuss the raising of angora rabbits for their wool, a brief discussion of different wool rabbit breeds,

Diane Gray November 6, 2017January 4, 2018 Drop-in, Meeting Notice Read more

October Drop-in: October 31, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

Since Drop In night is actually Hallowe’en night, be prepared to see some of us in costume (and feel free to join in)  

Diane Gray October 18, 2017November 11, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

September Drop-in: Sept 26, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

Join in at 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. Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community

Laura Proctor September 25, 2017October 20, 2017 Activity, Drop-in, Uncategorized Read more

June and Summer Guild Drop-Ins – Last Tuesday of each month 7-9 pm

Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. Dates: No drop-in for June … we will all be getting ready for the ANWG conference which start on

Diane Gray June 5, 2017September 18, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

May Drop-in: May 30, 2017 (7pm-9pm)

Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. The theme for the May Drop In is ‘Lace'( in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday).  Lace weight spun yarn,

Diane Gray May 5, 2017October 20, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

April Drop-in: April 25, 2016 (7pm-9pm)

Location: 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Road (Community Living Victoria). Go up the stairs, inside, and down the hall on the right. The theme this month is “Silk.”

Diane Gray April 10, 2017May 5, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

March Guild Drop-in

March 28, 2016 (Last Tuesday of the month ongoing) Time: 7pm – 9pm No theme has been decided, so bring whatever suits your fancy, work on a project or two, and/or visit.

Diane Gray March 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Activity, Drop-in Read more

February Guild Drop-in

“Experiments” – what sort of fibre-y things have you experimented with, what was the outcome, and what did you learn?

Diane Gray February 7, 2017March 10, 2017 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

  • 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 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

What’s Happening

  • Spin-In/Out
  • Programs
  • Workshops

Recent Posts

  • 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
  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
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