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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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Meeting Notice

Saanich Fair Challenge – Voting has closed

Guild members have received a link to Thursday’s presentation by email. If you have not received your link (first check your spam folder and then) contact zoom@vhwsg.ca Visit the Saanich Fair Challenge 2021 to see all the wonderful creations! Voting

Laura Proctor September 9, 2021October 10, 2021 Activity, Meeting Notice, noticeboard Read more

September Guild Meeting – “Virtual” Saanich Fair Challenge – September 16

The Virtual September Saanich Fair Challenge is rapidly approaching! Deadline for photos is August 31! This is an opportunity for guild members to share their needle and fibre arts works with others in the guild and the public.  All submissions

Laura Proctor September 4, 2021September 16, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting 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

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

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

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

March Guild Meeting – March 18, 7pm

The recording of the March meeeting is now online — check your email for the link! Contact programs@vhwsg.ca if you are a guild member and did not receive the link by email. ALSO – The Flax to Linen presentation from

Laura Proctor February 25, 2021April 23, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

February Guild Meeting – Feb 18, 7pm

—- The video is now online for all! See www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLOPCAJKeLE. Flax to Linen: The Movie Growing flaxseed and transforming into linen cloth in Victoria —- On February 18th the Guild presentation will be by the “Flax to Linen Victoria” group.

Laura Proctor January 25, 2021March 22, 2021 Activity, General News, Meeting Notice Read more

January Guild Programs

Happy New Year, everyone! There is an action-packed start to 2021 with the second part of Elizabeth Ashdown‘s presentation at Noon on January 13 highlighting her passementerie and frame loom weaving. Flóra Carlile-Kovács will be the speaker on January 21

Laura Proctor December 31, 2020July 18, 2021 Activity, Meeting Notice, noticeboard 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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