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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Colour Isn’t Everything
spaced warp scarfThe "little black dress" was once a staple in a modern woman's wardrobe. Devoid of colour it was the cloth, the styling and tailoring that made it a stand out as a sophisticated classic.So what happens when we reduce the role of colour in our...
Plain Weave isn’t Plain or Easy
The looms available to hand weavers have advanced in technology so that they can weave complex patterns and even pictures. There are dobby looms and, compu-dobby looms with 16 to 64 harnesses, draw looms, and jacquard looms. But we still can be blown...
Plain Weave isn’t Plain or Easy
plain weave on a painted warp The looms available to hand weavers have advanced in technology so that they can weave complex patterns and even pictures. There are dobby looms and, compu-dobby looms with 16 to 64 harnesses, draw looms, and jacquard...
