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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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[FULL] Introduction to Loom Weaving – September 12th to October 25th, 2021

September 12th to October 25th, 2021 Five Sunday afternoons (not  the 19th or Thanksgiving) – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Number of Students: One space open Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom. 

Laura Proctor August 24, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Virtual Sheep to Shawl – Registration deadline June 30

The Virtual Sheep to Shawl has nine teams registered as of June 26 with only 4 days until registration closes on July 1. To follow some of the activity on Facebook, there is a private group called Virtual Sheep to

Laura Proctor June 30, 2021July 18, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

“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

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

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

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

New videos online – Sanjo Silk, The Silk Weaving Studio, HGA Textiles & Tea

New videos online – while we isolate, many places are providing online videos. Here are a a couple of links that may be of interest to everyone. Sanjo Silk  and The Silk Weaving Studio have launched a YouTube channel. If

Laura Proctor February 13, 2021March 28, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard, virtualentertainments 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

Online workshops/seminars

We have started a listing of online workshops/seminars to let members know of these opportunities. Please visit the Workshops page to see the listing. AND if you are aware of upcoming online workshops, please send us the contact information (web

Laura Proctor November 23, 2020February 27, 2021 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

Virtual and other entertainments

Live Shows/Activities Midsummer Artisan Market planned for Hillside parking lot August 8th 10-6pm & August 9th 11-5pm. 1644 Hillside Ave. The application for vendors is still open (https://www.facebook.com/events/674524833097843/ ) Modern in the Making: Post-War Craft and Design in British Columbia

Laura Proctor August 2, 2020September 23, 2020 Activity, noticeboard, virtualentertainments 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

  • June 10, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In
  • June 13, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • June 16, 2025 – June 21, 2025, - – ANWG Conference
  • June 17, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Feb - Jun 2025)
  • June 20, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays

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Recent Posts

  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • Spin-Out 2025 – 12 July 2025
  • Highland Games – 17, 18 May 2025
  • June Guild Meeting – 17 June 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • DATE CHANGE: May Guild Meeting – 27 May 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
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