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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May Activities
May has been glorious here on Vancouver Island as evidenced by this ornamental crab apple tree. It has been difficult to stay focused and in the studio when the weather is so enticing. Nevertheless we have finished our guild projects, met with our study...
Learning from the Past
The study of historical textiles is revealing in many different ways. Since every level of society used textiles, they give us a picture of life across the social structure of any given age. They illustrate how changes in technology influenced everyday...
Never Too Old to Learn
Had to read books When we are very young we participate in a formal learning process. Others determine what we learn so that we can function in human society. As teenagers our interests and abilities have more influence over the direction of our studies...