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Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Victoria Handweavers & Spinners Guild

Weaving and spinning in Victoria, BC, Canada since 1934.

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Workshop Notice

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

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

Upcoming workshop and webinar series

The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild of Atlanta, GA is offering a workshop by Linda Hartshorn titled Weaving in a Parallel Universe April 17-19, 2021 (this is a 2-1/2 day workshop) exploring “(p)arallel threadings … used to weave a variety of structures

Laura Proctor February 27, 2021May 23, 2021 Activity, General News, virtualentertainments, 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

Project Planning Workshop – January 19 & 26 and February 2, 9 & 16, 2020

Date: Sunday afternoons January 19, 26, February 2,9 & 16th, 2020 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Location: Weaving studio at Sunhill Farms (Old West Saanich Rd) Cost: $165 for Guild members and $215 for non-Guild members Materials: You may use your own yarns

Diane Gray November 12, 2019January 26, 2020 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice Read more

Fiberworks Weaving Workshop – March 7 and 8, 2020

Date:  Bronze March 7, 2020 (FULL); Silver March 8, 2020 Time: 9:30am-4:00pm with a lunch break Location: Victoria Community Living 3861 Cedar Hill Cross Rd (same place as our Drop-Ins) Cost: $90/session (per day) for guild members and $120/session (per

Diane Gray November 12, 2019May 5, 2020 Activity, past-workshops, Workshop Notice 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
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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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