Qualicum Weavers & Spinners Guild
Supporting personal growth in the fibre arts with study groups, workshops, mentoring and sharing of experience.
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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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Playing with dyes
spring growth on shrubAn interest in dyeing is a natural extension for anyone who works with yarn or fibre. If you know how to dye you can develop complex colour patterns, match an existing yarn, or create that illusive shade of mauve (green, yellow etc) that...
Still Working on That Stash
Maggie's hand spun yarn Earlier in the year guild members were challenged to make something by the end of June, out of the yarns and fibres from the stash of a former member. There were many beautiful fibers for spinning and yarns for either knitting or...
Rugs, rugs, rugs
hand knotted prayer rug Rugs come in many different syles from the elaborate wool prayer rug in the photo to the right to simple practical rugs make from recycled materials. They are a favourite with hand weavers and seem simple to make at first glance. ...