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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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General News

“Weaving in a Parallel Universe” Workshop with Linda Hartshorn (Jan/Feb 2022)

We will be offering this Zoom workshop by Linda Hartshorn on Jan 29, Feb 5 & 6th 2022. The workshop runs 2 1/2 days. On the full days lectures are 3 times a day, usually 10 am, 1 pm and

Laura Proctor June 30, 2021January 29, 2022 Activity, General News, noticeboard, Online Workshops, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

June Guild Meeting and AGM

Everyone should now have received their ballots for voting on the three motions for the AGM. The messages will have come from the address vote@vhwsg.ca If you are a guild member and have not received your ballot, please first check

Laura Proctor June 13, 2021June 30, 2021 General News, Meeting Notice Read more

Backward Worsted Draft Workshop with Kim McKenna – FULL

This workshop is currently FULL. If people are interested in another workshop with Kim, we can start a waitlist. Please email workshops@vhwsg.ca This Workshop will be on line, a computer with Zoom video and audio will be required to participate

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, General News, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Stashbusting Sale begins – Monday, June 14, 9am

The list for the stashbusting sale will be sent to all members at about 9am on Monday, June 14, 2021. All sales/wanted/give aways are to be arranged directly between members. The Guild organizers are NOT involved beyond distributing the lists.

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021June 21, 2021 Activity, General News, virtualentertainments Read more

Workshops by Kim Mckenna – registration deadline approaches!

The Silk Weaving Studio and Sanjo Silk offer two workshops by Kim McKenna – online via Zoom. June 12, 2021 10am – 4:30pm — Exploring the Colour Wheel with Wool/Silk Blends with Kim McKenna Registration Deadline May 26 June 19,

Laura Proctor May 23, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard, Online Workshops Read more

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
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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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