A place to stay connected with the studio and QWSG members.

Uncategorized

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Challenge

This year the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild will celebrate it's twenty-fifth anniversary.  The guild was established by 8 newly minted weavers who began their fibre adventures by taking a class from noted tapestry weaver Elaine Duncan.   Elaine...

Uncategorized

Mucking About with Felt and Fabric

batt of fleece mucking in with soapy water February can be such a dreary month that we decided we needed to have some fun rather than our usual guild business meeting.  So, we brought supplies for Nuno Felting and gathered in our resource centre to mucked...

Uncategorized

On Beginners

sample weaving This past year we have welcomed a number of new guild members.  Some are avid yarn enthusiasts who have recently moved to our area.  Some have a history of weaving or spinning and now have the time to pursue it.  Others are looking to...

Uncategorized

Getting an early start for ANWG

starting on the ribbons The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners guild is a member of the Association of North West Weaving Guilds (ANWG).  We are excited that the association conference will be in Victoria in 2017.  The dates for the conference are June 28 to...

Uncategorized

Starting the New Year

January.  The chairs are gone and the beach is deserted except for storm watchers.  Time to head to the studio and plan our next project. January is a month of expectations and looking ahead.  The rush to finish items for guild sales and Christmas...