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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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Beyond Fibre … Artisans’ Sale

Laura Proctor October 10, 2019September 18, 2019 noticeboard Read more

Beginners Spinning Wheel Class by Jill Yelland-Demooy (FULL)

This Workshop is now FULL Nov 16th and 30th 1:00-4:00 pm 3 Students Max $100 including Supplies and Equipment Want to learn how to spin and create beautiful yarn in colours and textures that you want? Then come and join

Diane Gray September 24, 2019May 5, 2020 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Drop-In September 24, 2019, 7-9:00 pm

Make a ‘Cedrus Deodora’ Rose with Brenda and Barbara. You will be guided to make your own stemmed rose from Deodor Cedar cones. All materials will be provided along with a small donation box for supplies. 3861 Cedar Hill Cross

Diane Gray September 12, 2019September 29, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

Downtrodden Art – Floorcloth Painting Workshop

Make two 24 x 36 cotton canvas mats. No painting experience necessary – hand painted – freehand/stamps/stencils. Include preparation, design, finishing and care. 10:00 – 1:00 Sat & Sun Sept 21-22 Cost $105 plus $20 materials To register contact Diana

Laura Proctor September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 Activity, General News, noticeboard Read more

Drop-In August 27: “Explore Chain and Other Types of Plying with Christine Purse”

If you’ve sent in your entry form and fees to the Saanich Fair but can’t take your items out yourself on Thursday the 28th, someone will be at the Drop In to collect your items and have them taken to

Diane Gray August 8, 2019September 2, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

July Drop-In: Fleece Preparation

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. This is an informal time to get to

Laura Proctor July 9, 2019August 8, 2019 Activity, Drop-in, noticeboard Read more

Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises (May 17-Dec 31)

May 17 – Dec 31, 2019 Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises is an exhibition highlighting Maya civilization past and present. The exhibition boasts the world’s largest and most impressive display of Maya objects from

Laura Proctor June 6, 2019September 8, 2019 noticeboard Read more

Reclaimed, Reworked, Reborn: a Retrospective of Works by Catherine Mick

Reception – July 20 1-3pm Exhibition – July 17-28 Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-5:00 At Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Road, Colwood More information www.coastcollective.ca/events/reclaimed_reworked_reborn/ This exhibition will showcase the upcycled textile garments of Catherine Mick, who has spent a lifetime experimenting on

Laura Proctor June 6, 2019 calendar, General News, noticeboard Read more

“Weave Class II” offered by Brenda Nicholson – FULL

This class is intended to be a sampler of weave structures including lace and two-shuttle weavings. This is a ‘round robin’ class, so students will weave samples in the studio on a variety of looms during class time. Directions to

Diane Gray March 31, 2019November 9, 2019 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Forward Worsted Draft Twist Workshop – FULL

Two-day workshop by Kim McKenna,  Oct. 18 and 19, 2019 Cost: $218 for Guild Members, $258 for non-members Materials fee of $30—$85 to be confirmed by Kim later Maximum—8 students  Place: Registered participants will receive the location for the workshop

Laura Proctor February 11, 2019November 9, 2019 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice 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.

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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

  • Fibrations 2025 – 17 August
  • Spin-Out 2025 – Saturday, 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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