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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

Introduction to Loom Weaving – FULL

Introduction to Loom Weaving October 21st to November 25th, 2018 (Now Full) Five Sunday afternoons (not November 11th) – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Number of Students: minimum 3, maximum 6 Cost: $210.00 for Guild members, $260.00 for non-members Make

Diane Gray August 27, 2018February 11, 2019 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Overshot and its Blocks and Rules

Learn to read an overshot draft. Learn about profile drafts. Learn about blocks as they are the foundation to all weaving structures. There will be 4 samples of Overshot to weave. The looms are a variety of floor looms. They

Laura Proctor June 21, 2018September 12, 2018 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Beginning Spindle Spinning

Let your fingers learn the magic of turning fibre into yarn! Two sessions, 3 hours total. In the first session, we will learn  about fibre types and fibre tools, and will learn the basics of turning sheep fleece into yarn.

Laura Proctor April 26, 2018May 21, 2018 Activity, General News, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Willow Weaving 2

  May 26 and 27, 2018 Saturday and Sunday – 10:00am to 3:30 pm Number of Students: minimum 3, maximum 10 For those who have completed Willow Weaving I or who have some experience with basket weaving, Johanne Byskov will

Laura Proctor February 19, 2018May 26, 2018 Activity, past-workshops, Uncategorized, Workshop Notice Read more

Introduction to Loom Weaving – January 2018 (Full)

January 21st to February 18th, 2018  This class is now full. (with the possibility of snow, there may be a make-up date on February 25th) Five Sunday afternoons – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Number of Students: minimum 3, maximum 6

Laura Proctor November 19, 2017February 19, 2018 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Introduction to Loom Weaving – October 2017 – FULL

This workshop is now full but we are keeping a waiting list. Please email workshops@vhwsg.ca if you would like to be added to the list. October 15th to November 12th, 2017 Five Sunday afternoons – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Number

Laura Proctor August 8, 2017November 19, 2017 past-workshops, Uncategorized, Workshop Notice Read more

Beginning Spindle Spinning Workshop – November 8 & 22

Beginning Spindle Spinning Workshop – November 8 & 22

Two meetings, 2.5 hours total. In the first meeting, we will learn about fibre types and fibre tools, and will learn the basics of turning sheep fleece into yarn. I expect you to practice making yarn between the two meetings.

Laura Proctor October 18, 2016October 22, 2016 past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Introduction to Loom Weaving

October 2 to 30, 2016 Five Sunday afternoons – 1:00 pm to 5:00pm Cost: $200.00 for Guild members, $250.00 for non-members Number of Students: minimum 4, maximum 6 Learn the vocabulary and basic skills of making your own fabric on

Laura Proctor September 8, 2016October 18, 2016 past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Dress a Loom Class

September 25, 2016 (one day) 10:00 to 5:00 (Bring your own lunch) Class fee: $60.00 Number of Students: minimum 4 Join guild member Brenda in Cathy & Tracy’s lovely weaving studio in Central Saanich to warp a loom. This class

Laura Proctor September 8, 2016October 2, 2016 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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Upcoming Events

  • August 17, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Fibrations 2025
  • August 26, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In-person Drop-In Evening
  • August 30, 2025 – September 1, 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Saanich Fair 2025
  • September 13, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Intro Weaving workshop
  • September 16, 2025, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Guild Meeting (Sep - Dec 2025)

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Recent Posts

  • September Guild Meeting – 16 Sep 2025, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)
  • Workshop – Introduction to 4-shaft Loom Weaving
  • Saanich Fair – Aug 30, 31, Sep 1 2025
  • Virtual Drop-in cancelled for July, August, September
  • Texere 2025 – 3 – 9 Oct 2025
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