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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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past-workshops

Beginning Spinning Workshop – ONE SPACE LEFT!

Registration for the workshop “Beginning Spinning” (Mar 22, 29, Apr 5) is now open. This workshop will get you started in the world of spinning, you’ll learn some of the terms used for wheels and fibre as well as several

Wendy Seward February 7, 2025March 21, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Introduction to Weaving Structures – Workshop

Registration for the workshop “Introduction to Weaving Structures” (Apr/May 2025) is now open. This class will introduce students to various weave structures. Any one of these could be an in-depth class of its own, but here you will get a

Wendy Seward January 27, 2025April 29, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Theo Moorman Workshop (weaving) – Jan 2025

Registration is now open for the workshop on the Theo Moorman weaving technique. For information about the workshop, see the Workshops page. Registration closes on November 18, 2024.

Wendy Seward October 21, 2024January 16, 2025 past-workshops Read more

Beginning Spinning Workshop –FULL

Date: April 13th, 20th & 27th from 1:30pm to 4:00 pm Location: Brentwood Bay Cost: $150 for Guild members and $190 for non-Guild members. Wheels may be available for the workshop, if you are a Guild member you can also rent

Laura Proctor March 11, 2024September 24, 2024 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Introduction to Weaving Workshop – one space left!

Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom.   The instructors will lead you through making a warp and dressing a loom as well as weaving techniques and planning a project.   No

Laura Proctor January 4, 2024September 24, 2024 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Beginning Spinning Workshop (FULL)

Date: Oct 28th, Nov 4th and 11th from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm Location: Brentwood Bay Cost: $150 for Guild members and $190 for non-Guild members. Wheels may be available for the workshop, if you are a Guild member you can also

Laura Proctor September 5, 2023January 9, 2024 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

(FULL) Introduction to Loom Weaving – September 23 – October 28

Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on a 4-shaft loom.   The instructors will lead you through making a warp and dressing a loom as well as weaving techniques and planning a project.   No

Laura Proctor July 13, 2023January 9, 2024 Activity, past-workshops, publicoutreach Read more

Beginning Spinning Workshop

Date: April 8th, 15th and 22nd from 1:30pm to 4:30 pm      Location: Brentwood Bay Cost: $150 for Guild members and $190 for non-Guild members. Wheels may be available for the workshop, if you are a Guild member you can also

Laura Proctor March 6, 2023July 13, 2023 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

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

Laura Proctor February 4, 2023July 13, 2023 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

(FULL) Workshop – Yarn Construction for Spinners by Vanessa Bjerreskov

Date: March 11th /23.  Workshop will be a full day, you will need to bring your lunch and drinks. Register no later than Feb 15/23 Register here Number of participants: 8-10 spinners Cost: $120/person for VHWSG members OR $160/person for

Laura Proctor January 20, 2023July 13, 2023 Activity, 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.

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

  • May 9, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • May 10, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Weaving Workshop
  • May 13, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In
  • May 16, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • May 17, 2025 – May 18, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Highland Games

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Recent Posts

  • DATE CHANGE: May Guild Meeting – 27 May 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • DATE CHANGE: May Drop-In – 20 May 2025
  • April Guild Meeting – 15 April 2025 , 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • UPDATE: March Guild Meeting – 18 March 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • Nuno Felt a Vest with Patti Barker – Workshop
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