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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

(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

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

Laura Proctor September 29, 2022November 4, 2022 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Basket Making Workshop —-FULL

This class is now full. We will be having a Basket weaving workshop making a Zarzo flower basket (gathering basket), with Johanne Byskov. There will be room for 8 participants. Cost: will be approx $35/person Date: June 25th Location: Central

Laura Proctor May 18, 2022November 24, 2022 Activity, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Workshop: Introduction to Weave Structures – FULL

September 18 – October 23, 2022  Five Sunday afternoons (not the 9th which is Thanksgiving) – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Maximum Number of Students: 6 Cost: Members $320.00 Non-members $360.00 Workshop registration form and payment information is available on the

Laura Proctor February 12, 2022November 24, 2022 Activity, General News, noticeboard, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Beginning Spinning Workshop (FULL) – March 2022

Date: March 12th, 19th and 26th 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 This workshop will get you started in the world of spinning, you’ll

Laura Proctor February 1, 2022November 24, 2022 Activity, General News, noticeboard, past-workshops Read more

Workshop: Introduction to Loom Weaving [FULL]

30th April to the 4th June 2022 Five Saturday afternoons (not 21st May – Victoria Day long weekend) – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Number of Students: 4 Cost: $350.00 for guild members ($390.00 for non-guild members) Learn the vocabulary

Laura Proctor January 29, 2022June 3, 2022 Activity, General News, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

[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

“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

Backward Worsted Draft Workshop with Kim McKenna – FULL

This workshop is currently FULL. If people are interested in another workshop with Kim, we can start a waitlist. Please email workshops@vhwsg.ca This Workshop will be on line, a computer with Zoom video and audio will be required to participate

Laura Proctor June 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Activity, General News, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

(cancelled) Introduction to Loom Weaving – Sunday afternoons September 20-October 25, 2020

Date: Sunday afternoons Sept 20 to Oct 25th (not including Thanksgiving) Time: 1:00pm -5:00pm Location: Weaving studio at Sunhill Farms (Old West Saanich Rd) Cost: $210 for Guild members and $260 for non-Guild members Materials: Looms and materials included Class:

Diane Gray November 12, 2019May 23, 2021 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

  • June 24, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-in Evening (Jan-Jun 2025)
  • June 27, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Tzouhalem Guild Fibre Fridays
  • July 8, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Virtual Drop-In
  • July 12, 2025, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Spin-Out 2025
  • July 29, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening

What’s Happening

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Recent Posts

  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
  • 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)
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