Qualicum Weavers & Spinners Guild
Supporting personal growth in the fibre arts with study groups, workshops, mentoring and sharing of experience.
Membership
There are great benefits to membership with the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild.
Events
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Resources
Find weaving, spinning, knitting, other fibre arts resources, & member only resources.
About the Guild
The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild has been part of the Oceanside artisan community since 1991. The guild evolved from a small group of students of noted local weaver Elaine Duncan to over 60+ members.
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Cloth Napkins ?Going Green?
There was a time when a starched, crisply pressed, snow white damask linen napkin was the sign of fine dining at home or in a restaurant. It was a time when silver, crystal and bone china were essentials for an elegant table service. But, silver...
From Craft to Art
Maggie's felted pictureThis scene of a country landscape was "painted" with wool. It has a quiet peaceful feeling reminiscent of a lazy summer with bees buzzing in a meadow and a cozy shelter in the distance. flowers in feltThe picture of flowers starts...
Workshops, Rug Weaving and More
rags to riches matRag rugs were once utilitarian floor or bed coverings that could be made at a minium cost using recycled materials. When yarn and fabric were scarce, worn cloth could be cut and sewn into strips to create weft "yarn". The warp was...