The Victoria Handweavers and Spinners Guild was formed on March 7, 1934, when a group of ten women met at the Women’s Institute to teach weaving: (https://vhwsg.ca/about/guild-history/) In celebration of the Guild’s 90th anniversary, we are holding a Garment Challenge,
Fibrations is coming! Volunteers still needed.
It is almost August, that means it is almost Fibrations (Sunday, August 20)! We are still looking for more volunteers, so if you are interested please send an email to fibrations@vhwsg.ca or fill out the form on the guild website.
Spin-Out 2023
This year’s Spin-In is called Spin-Out (because we will be spinning outside – rain or shine). Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd Location in the park: red picnic tables area (see photo) close to the main public parking lot and
The Guild at the Highland Games
It was a fine day at the Highland Games this year (2023)! Click the link to see some great photos in a new window. 2023HighlandGamesreport
Newly Updated Fibre Links page
We have expanded the page of links you will find under the main menu item Fibre Links. There are now four submenus to help you find the type of information you are looking for. The list of commercial source of
Upcoming Workshop – Introduction to Loom Weaving
April 29th ( not May 20th) to June 3rd , 2023* Five Saturday afternoons – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm *A sixth class on June 10th may be added if necessary. Number of Students: Maximum 6, minimum 3 Workshop registration
November Guild Meeting – How to make an heirloom – November 15
Tuesday, November 15, Doors open 6:30 at St.Luke’s Church Hall, Cedar Hill X Road. November’s speaker will be Jane Hutchins. Her topic is “How to Make an Heirloom”. She will discuss how to preserve textile collections usually concern handling, display,
October Guild Meeting – Skills Sharing – October 18
Tuesday, October 18, Doors open 6:30 at St.Luke’s Church Hall, Cedar Hill X Road. October’s program will be an evening of skill sharing from our talented members. Mary Jean Betts will demonstrate boro-stitching. Gail Maier will have a fibre identification
Beginning Spinning Workshop
Date: Oct 29th, Nov 5th and 12th from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm Location: Near Fairgrounds on the Saanich Peninsula Cost: $150 for Guild members and $190 for non-Guild members. Wheels will be available for the workshop, if you are a Guild
June Drop-In Evening – June 28, 7 to 9 pm
The Guild Drop-In Evening is an opportunity to get together with guild members for an informal evening of conversation and sharing. Bring your spinning wheel, knitting or other project to work on. Bring questions if you’d like help from other